Keep Your New Year's Resolutions Most of us feel excited about each new year. This is particularly true for 2023 as many are still trying to put the depression and anxiety of the pandemic behind us. Thankfully, we can each make our own choices about how we live our next 12 months, just like we […]
Stress Management Stress is a normal part of life. It's something we all experience to some degree, and it can even be healthy in small doses. However, when stress becomes chronic or overwhelming, it can have a negative impact on our mental and physical health. That's why stress management is such an important aspect of […]
According to the National Institute of Health, depression affects 17 million Americans each year. Having depression means disruption to your daily life as the condition alters how you think, feel and relate to others. If you suffer from this highly common condition, you probably wonder if it will ever end. Can therapy cure depression? Thankfully, […]
Are you feeling stressed about seeing your family during the holidays? You are definitely not alone. Although we all paint a beautiful picture in our minds about how the holidays should feel, many of us actually feel overwhelmed at this time of year. For a significant percentage of Americans, visiting with family can negatively affect […]
Anyone of any age can suffer bullying. Bullying is a common social problem in schools, day care settings, workplaces, social groups, elder care environments and even at home within families. While adults have more options to deal with these negative interactions, children often feel left vulnerable and alone in front of their bully. If your […]
Cognitive behavioral therapy, CBT, is one of the most beneficial types of talk therapy available today. In fact, this type of therapy has many benefits that may surprise you. Let's explore these benefits so you can understand how it can change your life if you experience sleep problems, depression, anxiety, stress, low self-esteem or other […]
Hope can certainly seem distant when you or your spouse are contemplating divorce. But there is some hope to prevent divorce through marriage counseling. If both of you are willing to try, you may find that through opened lines of communication and with the help of a therapist, your relationship still has a fighting chance. […]
Although anxiety is present in everyone's life and serves a very important purpose, it changes how your body feels and performs. Anxiety affects you so much because it is signaling "fight, freeze or flee," innate human reactions to danger. Common effects of anxiety include changing your heart rate, breathing and blood flow to the brain. […]
Not feeling confident in yourself and your abilities affects every aspect of your daily life. You constantly fear making mistakes, leading to problems in your career, home life, physical health, socialization and relationships. At the root of these problems are your inner voice and negative thinking patterns. But you can overcome your low self-esteem through […]
Back-to-School Anxiety It is that time of the year again. Families are wrapping up their summers and getting ready to send the kids back to school. While this is an exciting time for many children, other kids suffer from back-to-school anxiety. As a parent, there are a variety of steps that you can take to […]
