In his book The Anxious Generation, Jonathan Haidt compares modern-day parenting to carpentry and parents to carpenters. He explains that, like a carpenter envisions the finished result of their project, parents have a clear idea of what they are trying to mold their kid into. Parents have character traits personalities in mind that they want... Continue Reading →
When summer rolls around, it often brings with it an unspoken pressure: make every moment count. Vacations, BBQs, road trips, kids’ activities, festivals—the calendar can fill up faster than we realize. And while these experiences can be joyful, the constant busyness can leave us feeling just as stressed and exhausted as the busy seasons we... Continue Reading →
Through my internship here at Olive Branch Counseling Associates this semester, I have been reading the book The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt and have written several blogs about the implications screens and social media have on our society and our youth. The most recent chapter I read from this book addressed how social media... Continue Reading →
Whether you’re a proud cat person, or a die-hard dog lover, or still undecided, there’s no denying the profound impact a furry friend can have on your life. Beyond the cuddles and companionship, owning a pet, commonly a dog or a cat, can improve your overall quality of life in ways you might not expect.... Continue Reading →
As the month of May approaches closure, many college students around the country are getting ready to finish the semester, complete their final projects, and take final exams. I happen to be one of those college students. This is my last semester as an undergraduate college student so you can only imagine how much I’m... Continue Reading →
I am writing this the day before my last ever softball game. I have been playing softball since I was 8 years old, and I am now 22. I was lucky enough to play my sport all through high school, both representing my town and playing around the country with my travel teams, and to... Continue Reading →
Have you ever experienced a strong feeling about something—whether it was a job offer, a relationship, or life decision—without being able to explain why? It’s like your stomach kind of drops and there’s a voice inside your head telling you, “Beware!” or “Go for it!”. That feeling is called your intuition. Although it might not... Continue Reading →
Picture this: you’re on a nature walk. You’ve walked about a mile or so through the woods on a sunny summer day. It isn’t too hot because the trees are shading the sun yet allowing a subtle breeze through their leaves. You see an opening in the trees along the path, and as you walk... Continue Reading →
Over the course of this semester, and during my time interning for Olive Branch Counseling Associates, I have been reading the book The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt (2024). The book is about the obvious mental health crisis going on within our youth due to the presence of smartphones and social media. The author provides... Continue Reading →
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