4 minMy Therapist Told Me to Be More AngryAnger is a naturally intense emotion. It is often depicted as a raging fire or violent storm. So then, why would a therapist say...
3 minTravel AnxietyIt's summer time! Now, to enjoy your hard-earned vacation time and take a break from the hustle and bustle of the 9 to 5 grind. You just...
4 minExposing Core BeliefsI recall a client who always believes that everyone he knows is against him and that everything he does will result in complete disaster....
4 minAvoiding Divorce During Wedding SeasonDivorce is such a disheartening concept. One moment you are vowing to spend the rest of your life with another person who vows to spend...
4 minWhat to Do for Burnout: 3 Principles of Self-CareYou're heading toward burnout, or you know someone who is—which is why you might be reading this article. Burnout is all too common...
4 minWant to Achieve Your Goals? Follow These 5 Tips!We all have goals of some kind––the question is, do you know what it takes to achieve your goals?
6 minAre You Taking Care of Yourself? Distraction Vs. Self-CareDistractions provide temporary relief and instant gratification. That is why we tend to lean on them. We wait until...
3 minEaster Sunday & Family TraditionsEaster is a Christian holiday that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Many families celebrate this holiday by attending church...
3 minGood GriefGrief is the process by which we come to terms with a negative event or outcome. Grief is most commonly associated with death, but grief...
6 min12 Questions to Ask Yourself (and Your Spouse) Before Marriage Counseling If you have seen any reality shows like The Bachelor(ette) or Love is Blind, you know that many couples can ignore major issues or red...
4 min5 Tips to Improve Your Wellbeing Looking back at the past two years so much has changed due to the impact of COVID-19. We were faced with many changes, so fast...
5 min5 Ways to Recognize Toxic Friendships (and What to Do About It)Good friends add joy and fulfillment to our lives in many ways. They enhance our wellbeing and meet our innate need as human beings to...
6 min5 Reasons to Speak to a Therapist Online (And 3 Reasons Why Online Therapy May Not Be Recommended)Are you wondering if it's worth giving online counseling a try? It is important to understand the benefits, as well as things to be...
3 minDeck the Halls not Your Relatives: How to Have Peace and Compassion This Holiday SeasonWe all have that one relative that seems to like to "rock the boat" amidst a rather quiet and quaint family gathering. You can recall...
5 minPeace...The Rarest and Most Elusive CommodityWhen was the last time you experienced a deep sense of inner peace? I want you to recall a time you felt the most relaxed you have ever...
6 minBurnout and Compassion Fatigue: What You Need to Know to Prevent ItBurnout and compassion fatigue can be difficult to navigate once they are in full swing because there are no quick fixes like taking...
5 minThe Perfectionism ParadoxWhen we think of something being perfect, we usually think it is a great thing. On the contrary, when we think of being a perfectionist...
4 minAs I Was Saying…As mentioned in the previous blog, addiction was an epidemic before the COVID pandemic was declared a national emergency in early 2020...
3 minCaring for Loved One's with Severe Mental IllnessMental illness is very common with anxiety and depression being the most prevalent. We may know someone who struggles with anxiety or...
6 minTips to create an Ideal support system (that you can depend on)When you think of a support system, often what comes to mind is what you see in movies, television shows such as Friends, or even photos...