Does this happen in your home? Your child starts having a hard time with something; maybe they don’t like what you made for dinner, their brother took their toy, or they’re overwhelmed by a homework assignment. If your kid is anything like mine these things can lead to an immediate meltdown, and then your own…
Many people take months or even years to make up their minds and schedule their first counseling session. Once you have taken the big step and you are ready for your first appointment, it is natural to feel anxious or even intimidated. However, by preparing yourself better for the first appointment, you can manage your…
Stress is going nowhere. The global prevalence of stress, anxiety, and depression increased by 25% during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. One reason why stress is increasing is the lack of stress management. Many people don’t know what stress is, let alone how they can start managing stress. If you want to figure out…
According to NAMI, 64% of people that have struggled with mental illness report the holidays as having a negative impact on their symptoms. Some of the biggest stressors reported include: finances, loneliness, unrealistic expectations and comparisons to the past. Navigating holiday stress can be hard but creating an action plan to get through it all…
As the holiday season approaches, life starts moving quicker, and there doesn’t seem to be much breathing room. Around this time, I hear clients share how overwhelmed they feel going into the holidays and their struggles to balance time resting and connecting with others. The holiday season can be particularly challenging for those who identify…
I don’t know about you, but since the beginning of the pandemic and ongoing, I’ve had an explosion of articles about self-care come across my feeds. All of them pretty much suggest we do the same things: get a good night’s sleep, exercise, meditate, eat healthy, go outside, etc. Sound familiar to you too? At…
Highly sensitive people are often overlooked in conversations about mental health, but they are particularly prone to developing mental health issues. Highly sensitive people are often sensitive to environmental and social stimuli and can easily become overwhelmed by their environment. If you are a highly sensitive person, it is important to take steps to protect…
Mental health is an important issue for people of all ages, but it can be especially difficult for young adults. This age group is often faced with a variety of unique challenges that can cause them to struggle with their mental health. Here are some of the reasons why young adults may experience mental health…
During the holiday season, many families spend more time together than usual, at meals and other seasonal activities. That means more chances to notice a teenager’s mood, attitude, and general level of well-being. For parents, taking a pause from the whirlwind school-year schedule to closely observe their teens’ behavior can turn out to be a…
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that develops in people after they have undergone traumatic life events. It was initially called ‘shell shock’ when it was first diagnosed in war veterans. There are often misconceptions regarding PTSD that the person suffering from it is dwelling on past events, or is not…