There are few things that can make a person feel more helpless than watching a loved one suffer. When someone we care deeply about is experiencing depression or anxiety it can often feel as though they are a million miles away, or at the bottom...
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Can I create a therapy journey on my own? When do I need professional help? One of the things I hear from people when they have difficulty starting in therapy is, “I know what to do so I don’t need to see a therapist right now.”...
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Combating Stress Using the Stress Continuum* Although your inner distress is normal, it is important to keep in mind stress can fluctuate over time. The key to combating stress is not to avoid stress but not to expect to jump in and solve all...
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Even as technology increases exponentially, with the ever-present goal to simplify our lives and ease our task load, it seems our lives just become more complicated and busy somehow. With all we have at our fingertips, life can feel very...
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People recovering from addictions find their own path through the change process. For many, relapse occurs somewhere along the way. Learning from your relapse can be part of your change process, but if not properly addressed, could...
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When you are looking for the right help, it can sometimes feel daunting. Here are some tips on getting the right help: If paying through insurance, have insurance information available if possible to make it easier to schedule initial...
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Social media can be an enjoyable pastime, and serve our mental wellbeing in several ways. It can enhance our sense of connection to others, especially if we don’t live near those we know or if we are unable to go out to socialize as often as we’d...
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Stress. It is common for people seeking counseling to mention it as a primary symptom. Experiencing stress and being overwhelmed for a prolonged period of time can contribute to, cause, or exacerbate many mental health and physical health...
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So What Can I Do? Managing Risk Factors for Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders The previous two articles about Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMAD) dealt with myths and risk factors. This article will focus on what to do with all this...
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1) The person has to be motivated for treatment to work. I have been an addictions therapist for over 15 years. Nothing irks me more than to hear that a person has to be intrinsically motivated to change, for counseling to work, prior to...
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Research findings have been quite consistent: the risk factors for developing a mood or anxiety disorder during or post-pregnancy are universal, and can be readily identified. While there seem to be many risk factors on the list, the good news is...
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There are a lot of misconceptions and myths surrounding the mental health of pregnant women and new mothers. This is unfortunate, because misinformation can lead to a delay in or avoidance of treatment, which can be detrimental to both parents...
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