Can Depression and Anxiety be Cured?
Originally posted in August, 2021 If you’ve had depression, anxiety, or even both, chances are you’ve wondered “Can depression and anxiety be cured?” Wouldn’t it be a relief to have the symptoms gone? The psychological and medical communities believe these common disorders unfortunately can’t be “cured.” However, your symptoms of depression and anxiety can be […]
Why Does Therapy Progress Feel Slow Sometimes?
Guest blog by Rebecca Muir, LSW Just because you have a bad day, a bad week, or even a bad year, this doesn’t mean your progress is lost. Challenges, slips, backsliding into old behaviors, or a resurgence of unwanted symptoms do not nullify therapeutic progress. It just doesn’t work that way. Thinking all progress is […]
5 Coping Strategies to Help You Deal With the Grief and Loss of a Relationship
Guest blog post by Martha (Marty) Dennen MA, LCPC, SEP originally published in 2019 At some point in life, you will experience a loss. Unfortunately, no one is excluded from experiencing losses in life. One of these will likely be the loss of an important relationship. Experiencing this grief and loss of a relationship can […]
Why You’re At Greater Risk For Depression And Anxiety In Menopause
Jokes about menopause used to bring a smile and a chuckle. But when it was finally my turn, it was no longer so funny. While menopause is a natural part of every woman’s life, every woman’s experience is different. Beyond the hot flashes and night sweats, a greater problem is unexpected, sometimes severe, mood changes. […]
Preparing College Students to Maintain Their Mental Health
Guest blog by Sheri Leasure, LCSW Stores across the country are stocking aisles with storage bins, twin XL sheets and teen-friendly snacks in readiness for the onslaught of parents preparing their college kids to head away from home and move into their dorms. For many first-year college students and their parents, this season is […]