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…
Have you ever considered Group Therapy? The thought of sharing your challenges with others may seem daunting at first, but Group Therapy has distinctive advantages and can be just as effective as individual counseling. What is Group Therapy? Group Therapy usually consists of a small number of people coming together on a scheduled basis and…
Choosing the right psychologist can be a difficult, lengthy process. You may look for a provider based on whether you think you’d feel comfortable talking to them about your deepest emotions, or it may be very important for you to find a psychologist who shares your value system. Perhaps you’re Christian, or you were raised…
Help Your Loved One See The Truth The pain of addiction hurts family members and extends to those who do not live in the same household. An entire family will suffer together, emotionally, physically, and environmentally. Children usually endure the most damage, but work and home duties, along with other relationships are affected according to…