There is truth to the statement “you are only as good as you feel”. For individuals suffering from a chronic illness, feeling good is a daily struggle. Many have to face their diagnosis, long lists of prescription regimens, constant doctor appointments, and a multitude of other challenges. Throughout all of this, their mental health can…
Children need stimulation in order to be engaged, and to interact with the world around them. However, it’s important to make sure that kids also get the opportunity to take stimulation at their own speed, because it’s entirely possible to have sensory overload, which will make them feel anxious and overwhelmed. Whether it’s meeting too…
Marriage counseling can become necessary when a couple is in crisis and their ability to communicate begins to deteriorate. One of the many reasons this can happen is when one partner is suffering from past trauma and has a hard time expressing the needs and issues that arise from it. Recognizing this failure in communication and its…
Depression affects people all over the world, many you would never suspect. Merriam-Webster describes depression as a mood disorder that includes sadness and a difficulty concentrating or thinking. When depressive states occur, they look very different from person-to-person. For many people, depression is something they struggle with for a majority of their lives, making life that…
Grief comes in many sizes and shapes. Our personalities, background, religious beliefs and relationship with the person we’ve lost all play essential roles in how we come to terms with grief. One of the helpful steps in working through grief is to take stock of your loss. What I mean by this is that when…
A committed marriage between two individuals is one of life’s biggest pleasures. Unfortunately, not every marriage remains in a monogamous state. Infidelity that occurs in a marriage, whether it is sexual or non-sexual, often leaves deep emotional and psychological wounds in its aftermath. Life as you knew it with your spouse no longer exists. Your…
You may know all the common symptoms of anxiety, such as overthinking, excessive worrying, and asocial behavior. These are good to keep in mind, but there are also many other, less frequently discussed symptoms. These can impact your life as much as their classic counterparts. Here are a few unusual signs you can keep an…
Every school year, many kids deal with a range of emotions and one of them is anxiety. And it’s not just teens and middle schoolers who deal with anxiety about their confidence to do well in class. There are also kindergarteners and first graders who sometimes feel anxious and experience burnout academically. If your child…
It’s always important to listen to your child, but it is especially important to listen to your child after they experience trauma. By having supportive parents, the child will able to feel safe again. They will open up and be vulnerable which will allow them to assess the trauma they have endured. It will allow…
Anxiety can strike anyone at any age at any time. Traumatic events can set it off when it is least expected. Years of living with an overwhelming amount of stress or facing a catastrophic event can allow anxiety to rear its ugly head to disrupt a person’s life. Well, the good news is there are…