Evoked

Evoked The topics surrounding mental wellness aren't spoken about enough and when they are, they usually bring a stigma with them.

Brandon Paxton and Bracken Lovell bring you an unbiased platform to share your story and listen to others.

26/11/2025

Gratitude not only transforms the way that we think and act, it also builds positive rapport and opens the door for connection. Show gratitude this Thanksgiving holiday!

05/09/2024

An angry mind is a weak mind. When we become emotionally flooded, we lose control. Physiological self-soothing helps bring us back to normal. Ascend Counseling & Wellness

02/02/2024

Stonewalling can look a lot like apathy to a spouse, but the act of shutting down typically happens due to being flooded with emotion. Take time to gather your thoughts and take care of your emotions before the conversation turns ugly.

30/01/2024

We get defensive when we feel the need to protect ourselves. The best thing we can do in that situation is de-escalate and validate the other person, even if we don’t wholly agree. Arguing our position most often continues the fight.

25/01/2024

Contempt is a personal attack on someone stemming from hurt feelings and often resentment. Although it is a major predictor of divorce, the solution is simple, create an atmosphere of positivity and connection through small, simple acts and gestures.

22/01/2024

It’s easy to criticize when we are frustrated. Try sharing your gut feeling and give the listener an opportunity to hear you.

05/12/2023

Our brains create stories to strive for efficiency.
Sometimes, these stories can be wrong. By discussing them in a non-threatening way, we can use them to connect rather than accuse.

22/09/2023

Overthinking can be miserable. Avoiding these thoughts, they often become more loud and intrusive. By introducing this seemingly counterintuitive approach, you allow brain time to do its job.

01/08/2023

Some of the most underrated advice I have ever received was from an assistant wrestling coach in high school who said that it’s the little things in life that matter. Although this applies in so many areas I have seen how crucial this concept is in regards to our self image. If we can do the little things right, we can do the big things right. Sometimes we just have to stop and focus on those little things.

02/05/2023

Similar to the way in which we care for plants by ensuring they get adequate water, sunlight, and nutrients, we must care for our relationships by doing the small things right each and every day.

“Successful long-term relationships are created through small words, small gestures, and small acts.”
-Gottman

21/03/2023

Plato said that the first and best victory is to conquer the self. In order to do this, we have to train our survival instincts to know that we are in charge. Mindfulness practice helps us to do this by utilizing the frontal part of our brain to overcome the fight or flight response.

04/01/2023

Emotions can cloud our judgement and rob us of our ability to think clearly. They are, however, very normal. We have this little peanut shaped structure in the middle of our brains called the amygdala that triggers fight or flight emotion for our survival. Sometimes we feel the fight or flight emotion without being in danger. This is where our frontal brain helps us work through problems, but this takes work. Try this 5 step DBT skill to work through your overwhelming emotions! Find me at .counseling for more questions or concerns.

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