“Boundaries are the distance at which I can love you and me simultaneously.” – Prentis Hemphil I’ve been talking a lot about boundaries this week, and that’s because we all struggle with them at some point. Even us therapists. What makes it hard to set and adhere to our own boundaries? How about a different…
I remember my first time going to therapy as an adult. While sitting in the waiting room for my appointment, I could feel my anxiety rise with the uncertainty I was experiencing around the whole process. My thoughts ranged from “how much should I share?”, “what will she think of me?”, and “is this going…
As per a new report, almost 24 million individuals in the United States misuse unlawful medications, nearly 18 million individuals misuse liquor. In 2012 alone, 22,114 individuals kicked the bucket of professionally prescribed medication glutes. At some random time, roughly 10% of the US populace is manhandling medications and liquor, with large families, companions, neighbors,…
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects adults, too. ADHD is a brain condition that includes distractibility, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. It causes problems with self-control, relationships, and managing daily tasks at home and work. If you’re an adult with ADHD or if you’re the parent of someone with the condition, you’ve probably noticed that your symptoms…
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, which is a designated time each year to pay attention to and prioritize our mental health. 1 in 5 Americans report experiencing symptoms related to mental illness, and that number is growing. One of the best, yet stigmatized, ways to care for our mental health is engaging in therapy….
Are you scared to ask for therapy from your parents or guardians? Are you wondering how to ask for therapy? Or are you asking yourself when should a teenager see a therapist? It is OK to have these questions, and you’ve come to the right place. You may be worried about how your parents or…
This Psychologist With Chronic Depression Aims To Find Out. I’m a psychologist, and I’ve tried these six research-backed ways to cope with my own chronic depression. Here’s how they worked. What is Chronic Depression? Chronic depression is also called dysthymia and/or persistent depressive disorder. The symptoms of chronic depression are the same as those of…
How often have you experienced this scenario? You have a rough morning with your kids. Your oldest can’t find their homework, your middle child refuses to get dressed, and then when you’re finally almost out the door, the baby poops. You take a pause to change the baby, the middle child kicks off their shoes…
Today I am going to share an exercise for calming down. Let’s be real, life is crazy sometimes. Between appointments, work, childcare, friendships, responsibilities, and all the rest…. it sometimes feels as if you cannot keep up with it all. Sometimes it helps to just calm your mind so you are able to pause and…
Gal Pals The importance of close friends, especially female friends is the purpose to today’s blog! Women (and men) are created for connection. Connection to one another and connection to ourselves. I have been lucky that in every different time in life I have been surrounded by powerful and trustworthy ladies. This addition to my…