COHERA COMMENTARIES

Grief is a universal experience, we all share it, yet no one talks about it. It is uncomfortable and a topic we tend to keep to ourselves, not wanting to burden others with our pain.

We all experience stress—but how we handle it can make or break our emotional well-being. In this insightful post, Lauren Lucas, LCSW, explains why avoiding emotional discomfort (think: binge-scrolling, numbing out, or staying “busy”) might feel good in the short term but can actually rewire the brain to become more sensitive to stress over time. Instead of avoidance, distress tolerance offers a science-backed approach to working with your brain and nervous system.

Hey there, Glen Ellyn! I’m Myriam Sanchez, a licensed clinical therapist and proud owner of Cohera , your local hub for healthcare,...