Recent Blog Posts
Do I have PTSD? How is PTSD treated?
As a specialist in treating trauma, many people ask me if they or someone they know could have post-traumatic stress after going through something difficult. Sometimes people appear to be coping just fine until the anniversary of the event occurs, or they see footage of a traumatic event on television, such as we have recently [...]
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New Location April 29th, 2013
As of April 29th, 2013, Courtney Armstrong’s counseling practice will be moving to The Greystone Building, 5010 Austin Road, Suite 120 in Hixson, Tennessee. The new office is just 1.5 miles up Hixson Pike from her former office. Courtney is excited about the move where she’ll be joining her colleague Mary K. Radpour, LCSW. We aim [...]
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The Lasting Effects of Trauma
Most people think you can only develop post-traumatic stress symptoms if you’ve been through a war, rape, or some other type of horrific violence. Yet, people can develop anxiety or PTSD symptoms after car accidents, surgeries, betrayal by someone they love, and other events that threaten their sense of emotional safety. Wellness Times featured an article about [...]
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Erasing Fear Memories and Phobias
Exciting research suggests that we can completely eliminate fears and phobias. The key is to bring up the fear for just a moment, then teach the brain to unlearn the fear within a specific window of time. During this window of time, you can actually “update” the memory with new information, kind of like you [...]
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OCD: What causes it and is there a cure? Watch this video clip.
Do you or a loved one suffer from obsessive-compulsive disorder? You should know that it is a genetic condition that is based in the brain chemistry and has nothing to do with a person’s character or will. Catch this video where Jed Mescon and I discuss what causes OCD and how to find relief.
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Courtney talks about how to deal with grief on WRCB Channel 3
Courtney had the pleasure of meeting with Jed Mescon on WRCB’s Three Plus You a couple of weeks ago. Click below to view the video segment where they discussed ways to heal through grief and loss that are contrary to what people think!
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Mind of the Matter Radio Show
Recently, Dr. Susan Hickman invited me to co-host some shows on her internet radio program called Mind of the Matter. I’m very excited about this opportunity because it gives me a chance to interview experts from around the world on a variety of topics that I believe will interest you. We have some really interesting [...]
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In Your Right Mind
Is there really such a thing as a left-brained thinker or a right-brained thinker? Is the left-hemisphere about all things logical while the right-hemisphere inspires creativity? Not exactly. Most of the things we think and do draw from specialties of both hemispheres simultaneously. Yet, in recent years scientists do believe each hemisphere has distinct preferences [...]
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Clearing Feelings of Resentment
Resentment about the past feels awful. Many people will tell you the only way to clear it is to forgive… let it go… make peace… and a lot of other well intentioned, but rather trite statements. I’ve learned a more liberating and simple way to move beyond resentment. Did you know that resentment isn’t caused [...]
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Courtney’s video for Open to Hope
Courtney had the privilege of being invited to share a short video on six steps to heal from grief to peace with the Open to Hope project. Open to Hope provides resources to grievers of all types. Started by Drs. Gloria and Heidi Horsley after their son and brother Scott was killed in a car [...]
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