All of the planning and excitement did not prepare you for the unexpected feelings that can come up after becoming a new parent. Here are a few uncomfortable ones that many moms talk about over coffee, with each other, and sometimes even in therapy sessions:
They have moments where they want their old life…
September is Suicide Awareness Month. Suicide is at an alarmingly high rate for Americans aged 10-24, as the second leading cause of death. It is more important than ever for parents to be armed with the knowledge of how to talk to their teens about suicide.
If your teen loses a friend to death by suicide,…
Relationships are an important part of our lives. Many people ask during therapy sessions - when a friend or loved one is dealing with a difficult decision or situation, how can I help them or show support in a healthy way? Here are some tips that can help your friend/loved one while simultaneously protecting your…
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'Tis the season to be jolly! And for many of us, to be stressed out. With Christmas decor out by August now, many of us are feeling the effects of the holiday season for longer periods of time. While the holiday can bring joy, fun reunions, and great memories, it can also bring stress.
Don't let…
Job burnout is a stressful situation that often comes up in counseling sessions.
What is burnout? It's when people begin to notice they feel apathetic towards their work, have difficulty controlling their emotions while at work, feel exhausted during and after work, and begin to feel hopeless about things getting better. If it is happening to you,…
We have all heard it before, and maybe even said it - "Do what you love and you will never work a day in your life," "Just major in what you love and the rest will fall in place." It will be overheard at every graduation this May. This myth has been around for as long…
As we close in on 2017, many of us are thinking about New Year's Resolutions. Some of the most popular resolutions for 2016 were to lose weight, spend more time with family and friends, spend less and save more, stay fit and healthy, and live life to the fullest. Many of us would like to…
As the holiday season approaches, I find myself spending time thinking about the gifts I would like to see my clients, family and friends give themselves.
The gift of kindness. To Yourself. I find people are brutally hard on themselves about many things, sometimes everything. Drop perfectionism and give yourself permission to be human. Humans…