Counseling and Mediation Services of Oklahoma, PLLC

08/29/2026

Learn how the slow building of resentment can impact your relationship.

Resentment rarely enters a relationship loudly. More often, it slips in through small moments that seem too minor to fight about: your partner forgets to say thank you or dismisses your concern. Y

08/14/2026

One way people cope with trauma is to minimize its impact. Learn why.

When an experience is too painful to fully process, your mind may look for ways to reduce the emotional impact. One way it does this is by making the event seem smaller, less serious, or less worthy of attention.

07/31/2026

Learn how anxiety can make it difficult to rest and relax.
www.counselingandmediationok.com/blog/why-rest-can-feel-uncomfortable-for-anxious-people

07/18/2026

Your social connections are an important part of stress reduction.
www.counselingandmediationok.com/blog/the-power-of-social-support-in-stress-reduction

07/04/2026

Frustration and irritability are not just about stress. They can be a sign of depression.

When you think of depression, you may have images of deep sadness, withdrawal, or lack of energy. But depression can also appear as irritability, impatience, and a lower ability to cope with everyday frustrations.

06/20/2026

Discerning what your partner really needs in the moment.

When your partner shares a stressful experience, your first instinct may be to fix the problem, offer advice, or explain what they should do next. While that reaction often comes from love and good intentions, it is not always what your partner needs in that moment.

06/07/2026

Simple stress reducing practices that can make a difference any time of day.

When stress hits in the middle of a packed day, the usual advice—take a long walk, book a massage, or spend an hour meditating—can feel unrealistic. The good news is that stress relief does not have to be time-consuming to be effective

05/22/2026

Feeling safe can feel strange for those who have experienced trauma.

For most of us, the concept of safety is inherently comforting. Safety is a state of being free from danger, risk, or harm. However, if you have experienced trauma, safety may not only feel unfamiliar but can also seem boring or even unsettling.

05/01/2026

Learn how depression can impact curiosity, an important practice in engaging the world.

04/16/2026

Emotional neglect is not the same as emotional abuse. Learn the difference and how therapy can help.

Emotional neglect isn’t always obvious. Unlike overt abuse, it often looks like “nothing happened”—no shouting, no bruises, no single story that explains why you feel empty, unseen, or “too much” and “not enough” at the same time.