You are not alone: Signs that you are battling loneliness and how to win that battle
Human connection is an energy exchange between people who are paying attention to one another. Connecting with others is more important...
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New Year’s Resolu-Who?
Let’s be real. How many of us actually accomplish our New Year’s Resolutions? (I typically forget what they are by April). Typically this...
[Pandemic] Burnout is Real
Defining Burnout The simple description of burnout is when you have reached your personal limits emotionally, mentally, and physically....
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Things Therapists Want You to Know
Therapy is not advice giving or telling you what to do. Your therapist is not meant to “tell you what to do” but rather serve as a guide...
When to Consider Marriage Counseling
It’s never too early or too late to pursue marriage counseling Yes, sometimes people are going to be in counseling for more obvious...
I Resolve to be Resolute in my Resolutions…or Not
Been there? You ever wonder why it is so hard to keep New Years’ Resolutions? Have you ever been tried to hold your breath for 2 minutes...
“I Just Want to be Heard!” How to Communicate our Emotions Assertively and Effectively
Have you ever found yourself saying these words (or even hearing these words) in an attempt to just have your feelings understood or...
Aging and Loneliness During the Holidays
The holidays are a time for gathering with friends and family to celebrate a special time of year. It’s a time to escape our hectic lives...
Recommending Counseling to a Loved One
Imagine this scenario playing out with someone you care about deeply. It is the holiday season. You and your loved ones safely gather for...
Embracing the Holidays, COVID Style
Halloween is behind us, which means we are rapidly approaching the holiday season. The season comes with so much: family gatherings,...
Boundaries, Part 2: Examples of Healthy Boundaries
There are endless amounts of boundaries, and often boundaries can be specific to each relationship and situation. There are, however,...
Boundaries: Why In The World Are They Important?
You take on the blame for something that is not your fault. You feel frustration or resentment about how others treat you. You experience...
“Positive Vibes Only”: The Danger of Toxic Positivity Culture
Positivity or optimism are not a bad concept. In fact, it is an ideal mindset that most strive to maintain. The pursuit to become the...
The Struggle Is Real: Navigating the Unknown as the School Year Approaches
As the mother of four young children, my husband and I have spent a lot of time lately considering our options, attempting to arrive at a...
Overcoming the Fear of Change
How do you respond to change? Do you embrace it with all that you have or do you avoid it at all costs? Can I be honest with you? ...
Being OK with Surviving
While these dystopian images may seem not far fetched for some, being in survival mode may encompass far more than just these extremes....
Coping: Healthy or Unhealthy?
In order to endure and triumph over stress, we naturally utilize coping mechanisms in everyday life. Coping Mechanisms are the actions...
Jesus and Anxiety: faith and struggle are not mutually exclusive
And I also struggle. I am no stranger to fear and worry and anxiety. For years I was told things like “just trust God more” and “worry is...
A New Normal? Navigating Feelings About the World Opening Back Up.
But after all the figuring out a new normal, now we are opening back up. Many of us are going back into offices, many of us are spending...
Making Mental Health a Priority in the Midst of Financial Uncertainty
Whether you are heading towards retirement, are a young person just starting out in life, or are somewhere in-between, financial...
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