This year has finally come to an end and the new year is right around the corner! It is usually the time where we begin to reflect on how 2017 was like for us and to create our resolutions and goals for the upcoming year. Most of the time, some people choose resolutions and goals... Continue Reading →
Expectations are a set of beliefs that a situation will have a specific outcome in the future. Another example of this is the conviction that a person will react in a certain manner. Lastly, we can have expectations of ourselves, having faith that one might defy all odds in tricky situations. How often do the... Continue Reading →
The holidays are upon us, and another year is coming to a close. Time seems to keep speeding by, and yet one can’t help to sometimes wonder….am I living the life I want to live? It is so easy to get buried... Continue Reading →
The holidays are soon approaching which can mean lots of stress on many people. Stress from decking the halls and getting ready for family visitors to stress from dealing with the holidays emotionally. For some people, the holidays can be a struggle, especially when they have lost someone so dear to them. After a family... Continue Reading →
Do you find yourself struggling with a depressed mood nearly every day during the winter? Do you feel sluggish, agitated, or lacking the energy to do activities you once enjoyed? Are you having trouble sleeping throughout the summer nights or maintaining a steady appetite? These are a few symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder to make... Continue Reading →
With veteran’s day approaching in about two weeks, I think it is important to share some of the things counselors and counselors in training can do in preparation of working with veterans/ veteran families currently or in the near future who may cope with symptoms of PTSD, depression or anxiety; related to their military experience... Continue Reading →
Hello, my name is Marla and I am one of the undergraduate interns here at Olive Branch Counseling Associates. So far in the internship I have been able to work with children ages three to five at Acorn Child Care. Serving as a behavioral specialist, it’s a tough job when trying to communicate with little... Continue Reading →
If you’ve ever flown on an airplane, you have experienced the pre-flight instructions provided by the flight attendants for flight safety. Besides telling passengers where the emergency exits are, the staff also advises passengers to put their oxygen mask on first before helping others in the event of a change in air pressure in the... Continue Reading →
Summer time often brings people out of their comfort zone to get out, get social and start new relationships. If you are dating or are in a relationship where you really like someone and want to see where things go, remember effective communication with your partner is always something to work on. Effective communication with... Continue Reading →
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