Office Address
2295 S. Hiawassee Rd, Suite 309
Orlando, FL 32835
Phone: 407-278-1598
Fax:407-203-0803

Dr. Darlene Treese
PO Box 547
Windermere, FL 34786
Cell/Text (480) 296-3358

Spirituality and Mental Health

• Spend some time before you go to sleep being grateful, reliving the good things in your day.
  
  
• Settle yourself into a state of meditation a few times a day to allow the brain to quiet.
  
  
• Breathe in, imagining the air cleansing you. Breathe out, releasing toxins and negativity from your body and spirit.
  
  
• Sit with a journal and get in touch with what you are feeling. Ask your therapist for a "Feelings List" if you are having trouble.
  
  

Spirituality is defined as experiencing a deep sense of meaning, purpose, and belonging in life. It's a connection that is deeply personal and yet is enhanced by belonging to a community of like-minded believers. Some research shows that people who have a personal spiritual practice have better mental health. Self -examination, meditation and prayer are part of a spiritual practice as well.

We Gotta Laugh

Patient: Doctor, Doctor! I keep thinking I'm a set of curtains!

Doctor: Pull yourself together, man!
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Patient: Doctor, Doctor! I keep thinking I'm invisible!

Doctor: Who said that?
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Patient: Doctor, Doctor! I keep thinking I'm a pack of cards!

Doctor: I'll deal with you later.

... and Dream!

Recognizing a Strength outside of yourself that you can call on for help and comfort can make you feel less alone and more connected to others.

I can help you examine what you feel your meaning or purpose is in this life and look at the emotional stress that has affected these feelings. Do you know what you want the rest of your life to look like? What are your fears about the future that might be holding you back? Let's gently explore these questions together.