Welcome to CounselingMatters.live and to our first post! I am honored you are taking the time to visit and read on. This blog will have many contributors on many different mental health subjects and topics of interest for people interested in living an emotionally healthy lifestyle. I hope you find these entries helpful. This entry... Continue Reading →
In a society that enforces positivity and Good Vibes Only and Stay Positive, it makes it difficult to make room for emotions that are seen as "unpleasant," “bad,” or “unwanted. Susan David's TED Talk. “The Gift and Power of Emotional Courage” offers profound insights into why embracing all of our emotions, not just the good... Continue Reading →
Part 3: Writing for Strength - How Positive Psychology Uses Writing to Build Well-Being Welcome to the final part in our series on therapeutic writing. Parts 1 and 2 explored how writing helps us process difficult emotions and make sense of our life story. Part 3 focuses on writing for self-development. Positive psychology writing exercises... Continue Reading →
Grief is a complicated and complex process that often shows up in subtle, unconscious emotions and, at other times, in more direct, noticeable ways. A feeling that can linger is guilt. Guilt can be confusing, heavy, and isolating. Yet guilt in grief is common, and understanding it can be an important step to understanding your... Continue Reading →
Part 2: Different Ways to Write - From Emotional Expression to Life Stories Welcome to Part 2 of this series on the therapeutic benefits of writing. In Part 1, we explored why writing heals. We learned that it can help us process emotions, regulate thought, and gain perspective. In Part 2, we’ll consider how writing... Continue Reading →
Part 1: Writing Can Heal - Understanding the Therapeutic Power of Putting Words on Paper In my recent blog, Handwriting Literally Rewires Your Brain, I explained how the process of handwriting can enhance comprehension, increase recall of information, sharpen cognition, and literally, reshape the brain. In this new 3-part blog series, I will expand on... Continue Reading →
In a world that often rewards the loudest and boldest personalities, Susan Cain’s TED Talk, The Power of Introverts offers a much-needed pause. Her message is both simple and profound: there is extraordinary power in quiet. Cain reminds us that being reserved or introspective is not a weakness to overcome, but a strength to be... Continue Reading →
Do you ever feel like there are not enough hours in a day? Between work, family, school, and other responsibilities, it is easy to feel overwhelmed by life’s demands. But time management is not about cramming more into your day, it is about using your time intentionally and creating structure and awareness so you can... Continue Reading →
Have you ever walked into a room and forgotten why you went there in the first place? Or realized you missed an appointment that was on your calendar? You are not alone. Forgetfulness happens to all of us. And while it can be frustrating, it is also a normal part of how our brains work.... Continue Reading →
Anger is one of the most powerful and misunderstood emotions we experience as humans. In the book by Harriet Lerner, The Dance of Anger: A Woman’s Guide to Changing Patterns of Intimate Relationships, Lerner explores the complexities of anger and offers a shifting framework for using anger as a tool for growth, empowerment, and healthier... Continue Reading →
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