As the events of COVID-19 continue to unfold, many of us are focusing on how we can keep ourselves and our families as healthy as possible. While social distancing and increased hand washing can be very effective at stopping the spreading of the Corona virus, it is equally important to keep our immune systems strong. […]
How to Set Healthy Boundaries
Relationships can only be healthy when both people have the space to be themselves and maintain their personal integrity. Sadly, many people find themselves in relationships, romantic and otherwise, with people who do not respect boundaries and feel entitled to have their needs met regardless of the other person’s. These people most likely grew up […]
How to Spot Passive-Aggressive Behavior
There was a time when the phrase passive-aggressive was rarely uttered among non-psychologists. But it’s a phrase that is mentioned often these days. The problem is, passive-aggressive behavior is almost so common, that it’s hard for people to pinpoint what that behavior looks like exactly. Do you know any passive-aggressive people? Chances are you do. […]
Do I Have PTSD? Recognizing the Signs
As shocking instances of mass shootings continue to occur all over the United States, we often hear people talk about Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD. Frequently associated with post-war veterans and victims of mass violence, PTSD is a psychiatric disorder that can develop in people who’ve experienced or witnessed a traumatic or life-threatening event. However, […]
4 Things You Need to Know About Adolescent Anxiety
Anxiety is like fire: It can keep us safe and warm, or completely devastate our property and our lives. It’s good to be a little anxious at times. When walking down a deserted street at night, anxiety keeps us on alert and ready to fight or take flight should a dangerous situation arise. But for […]
5 Warning Signs It’s Time to Try Couples Counseling
When you first fell in love, you could never imagine that someday the sound of your partner chewing could make you want to scream. It’s inevitable that once we are out of our honeymoon phase and reality sets in, we realize that all relationships take work and compromise. But while some couples may hit bumps […]
Do You Have C-PTSD?
You have most likely heard the term Post Traumatic Stress Disorder – also known as PTSD. It is used to describe the mental and emotional anguish suffered by those who have experienced sudden trauma. PTSD is often experienced by soldiers as well as those who have been victims of rape and other crimes, and even […]
6 Ways to Practice Mindfulness without Meditating
By now you’ve probably heard about mindfulness and its many benefits. Mindfulness—a way of paying attention to our present-moment experience without judgment—can help us focus and live in the now. A regular mindfulness meditation practice can be a wonderful thing, but it’s not the only way to practice mindfulness. There are many different ways to […]
3 Ways Art Therapy Unlocks Your Authentic Self
Art making has a way of tapping into the deeper parts of ones self and bringing them forward. How can this powerful process be used to help you unlock your authentic self and hidden potential? Learn what an art therapy session looks like and ways you can explore personal meaning in art.
14 Reasons Why You Could be Feeling Anxious
Hint – it’s not all work causing your anxiety… Trouble sleeping. Racing thoughts. Difficulty breathing. These are a few of the horrible symptoms caused by anxiety. If you suffer from anxiety, you are not alone. It affects over 40 million adults in the U.S. (ADAA). Anxiety can be caused by traumatic experiences, though many times […]
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