Evan Parks

Your guide for chronic pain rehabilitation--because knowledge is treatment.

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We often assume trauma leads people to avoid stress. But what if, for some, it does the opposite?

When chaos is the baseline of childhood, calm can feel unfamiliar—or even unsafe. This article explores an overlooked trauma response.
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Why screening tools for depression fail for men—and how to recognize the behaviors that signal risk. Cultural pressure, disconnection, and overlooked behaviors mask emotional distress in men. Learn more in @PsychToday https://t.co/jfbbPGohc3

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Chronic illness can lead to social isolation and loneliness. Grieving hidden losses and pursuing meaning and connection are key to moving forward. Learn five ways to rebuild meaning, identity, and connection: https://t.co/Ayo5b4MORI

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Just signed a book contract with Our Daily Bread publishing. I am excited to be a part of their ministry that reaches so many people around the world!

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I am excited to see another Discovery Series piece published by Our Daily Bread! So many young adults are stuck at the threshold of life. Many fail to finish college or engage in adult life. You can read it here: https://t.co/gdXINUrEFR

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You're up at midnight, staring at your bank account. It doesn’t look good. You’re worried about car repairs, paying rent, and keeping food on the table. Earlier today, you heard talk of layoffs at work. The pressure is building. What will you do next? https://t.co/CyGPaZaBfU

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Anxiety is best managed by helping the brain become less reactive to threats. Learn how benzodiazepines can interfere with the learning process necessary for making new neural connections that lead to better anxiety management. https://t.co/z8VCHjANZB

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While trauma leads to PTSD for some, others are left feeling unsafe, unsure, and guarded. Learn the five subtle signs that trauma has left its mark and what you can do to change. Learn more @PsychToday https://t.co/5pXBzHLCVS

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Millions of people go to the emergency room with chest pain and many feel disregarded and dismissed by healthcare professionals. Understanding the mind-body connection can help. Learn more at #PsychToday https://t.co/vL8hiBDUwi

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With emotional distress on the rise, we must change our perspective on how we view our thoughts and emotions. Learn how to let go of the power of destructive thinking. Learn more in my article @PsychToday https://t.co/yjMqDGSQLJ

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Understanding how the emotion of regret occurs in response to failure is key to taking steps that transform regret into a force for growth and change. Learn more in my recent @PsychToday article.
https://t.co/lQD1a7ifHJ

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Autoimmune diseases have increased over 300% among youth ages 12 to 19. What are we to do when our immune system turns against us? Learn how some are demonstrating the ability to directly influence their autonomic and autoimmune nervous systems. https://t.co/SMTDHI2Vq2

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How understanding readiness for change and embracing imperfections can help you break free from old habits, overcome resistance to change, and create a better life for yourself. Learn more in my recent @PsychToday article. #Resilience https://t.co/e1KehXsyYo

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It is never too late to build a foundation for a resilient life. To do this, we must learn to turn toward problems, not away. Here's how to get started, explains @DrEvanParks https://t.co/R80TGUrZdY

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It is never too late to build a foundation for a resilient life. To do this, we must learn to turn toward problems, not away. Here's how to get started, explains @DrEvanParks https://t.co/R80TGUrZdY

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Find links to books from @DrZoffness, @DrEvanParks, @paintoolkit2 , @painphysio, @monty_lyman, @DeepakRavindra5, @adfurlan, and other great authors in the resources section of my website.

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If life has only taught you how to survive, it is never too late to learn how to thrive. Follow these evidence-based steps to rebuild your resilience. Learn more in my recent @PsychToday article. https://t.co/82Od0u5ERJ

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What if the struggle you face changes you forever? Resilience in the face life altering circumstances does not meaning "bouncing back" or hardly being affected. In this podcast interview, I provide a better understanding of what it means to be resilient. https://t.co/EsozkSkDHk

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Do you know someone who struggles during this joyful time of year? Learn how to defuse the triggers that bring up painful thoughts and feelings during the holidays. Find out more in my recent @PsychToday article. https://t.co/AksCczego7

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Put yourself back in charge of your life by engaging your mind, heart, body, and behavior to manage the waves of distress that come with intense anxiety and panic. Learn more in my recent @PsychToday article. https://t.co/81u42xyQG2