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Erin Vandermore is a licensed clinical mental health counselor and founder of Helene Therapy Network. Drawing on her personal experiences with trauma and her work as a therapist, Erin shares insights to inspire healing and resilience. When not working on mental health initiatives, she loves hiking in the mountains of Western North Carolina. You can connect with her on @mindcircuitapp, or read more of her work at mindcircuit.org.

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Shifting Out of Survival Mode: Healing Happens One Choice at a Time

“When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” ~Viktor Frankl

It started as a faint hum—a sense of unease that crept in during the isolation of the pandemic. I was a licensed therapist working from home, meeting with clients through a screen. Together, we were navigating a shared uncertainty, trying to cope as the world shifted beneath us.

I could feel the weight of their anxiety as they talked about their spiraling thoughts and struggles to feel grounded. What I didn’t realize then was how much of their turmoil was a reflection …

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