How to Explain Depression And Anxiety To Someone Who Doesn’t Struggle With Them
Depression and anxiety are complicated. Everyone experiences them; however, everyone experiences depression and anxiety symptoms differently. For some, they are just temporary emotions, barely recognizing that they experience them at all – maybe they refer to it as nervousness or sadness. For many, it’s more overwhelming and persistent, with real-life, clinical implications. So, how do […]
How to Talk to Your Teenager – Why Won’t They Just Listen to Me?
Guest post by Sarah Van Meter Are you a parent of a teenager and ever wondered “why won’t my teen listen to me?” or “why don’t they talk to me?” As long as there have been teenagers there appears to have been tension or conflict between parents and their teens. Even as a therapist who […]
Trauma Bonds in Relationships
Guest post by Jennifer Mehochko, LCPC The turn of the clock into a new year can be exciting and an opportunity to shift toward greater health. One area of your life that you can begin to look at is your relationships. Are they healthy? And how do I know if they’re not? Learning more […]
How Do You Know if You or a Loved One Suffers from Codependency
guest post by Jennifer Mehochko, LCPC, SEP Have you heard of codependency? It is a surprisingly serious condition that usually develops in childhood, when you learn that it is not safe or ok to focus on yourself. This can create many issues later in life if you don’t develop a healthy sense of your Self. […]
How to Find a Therapist: 5 Steps
Guest post by Sarah VanMeter, LCSW Has the world felt like it turned upside down over the last couple of years? You’re not alone. Many people are grappling with the impact of the pandemic, civil unrest, political tensions, inflation, and more. The stress has created an increase in depression, anxiety, worries, and even suicidal ideation. […]