Self-care is a term that gets thrown around often today in the counseling/psychology world. I have listed 5 questions to ask yourself to achieve better self-care practices. 1. Ask yourself “Is this healthy?” Knowing whether something is healthy or not is extremely important. Sometimes we might think something is healthy for don’t really take the…
The second major obstacle in transcending awareness into action is timing. Yes, our own, individual, unique timing can be a major obstacle in transcending awareness into practice. When the “timing is right”, we do not have to move a finger, we do not have to put any effort at all. Something we have been aware of for years,…
In a nutshell, anxiety is the fear of uncertainty. It is simply human nature to feel anxious when we do new things. Whether this is a new relationship, a new position at work, a new skill that we are building, and even when our plans change when we didn’t expect them to. Anxiety will show…
It seems we are always searching for work-life balance, more so around the holidays. It’s hard to balance wanting to spend time with family and friends and at the same time trying to get everything done at work on a regular basis and the added pressure of holiday gatherings can make it even more difficult….
The truth is like a lion; you don’t have to defend it. Let it loose; it will defend itself. -Augustine of Hippo Big sigh…. you try really hard to stay positive and keep those rosy-colored glasses on. But sometimes, it seems like no matter how rosy your glasses are, you’re always on edge. Stressed, anxious,…
An acquired brain injury (ABI) can be a life-altering event. For many people, it feels like they are on an emotional roller coaster. There may be times when you feel great, and then suddenly you experience intense emotions for no apparent reason. This can be very confusing and frightening. It is important to understand that…
Image Description: black heart with hand silhouette Image Credit: www.canva.com In November we Honor National Family Caregivers Month. I had the privilege of being the caregiver for both of my parents through their illness and eventual deaths from cancer. I recall one of my friends remarking, “ I cannot tell anymore which one of…
Co-occurring disorder is a condition where people suffer from both addiction and mental health disorders simultaneously. Another term for this disorder is “dual diagnosis.” People with mental health disorders are more prone to getting addicted. Many people dealing with this condition may also develop mental health issues. In order to treat addiction in individuals who…
This is becoming an increasingly common statement from adults who are seen in therapy and also just in daily life. While in a lot of ways, it’s a positive thing that people are becoming more aware of ADHD/ADD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder/attention deficit disorder), and they are asking their doctors and mental health professionals about…
EMDR can be used for a variety of concerns, experiences and memories. It can also be used effectively for codependency! Read on to learn more about how EMDR is used for folks who struggle with codependent behaviors or people pleasing and get to the bottom of what these behaviors are attempting to do for you….