As adults, we can usually tell when another adult human being is depressed. As adults, we also can more easily identify when we, ourselves, are depressed. Typically, when adults are depressed, they identify feeling sad, hopeless, and possibly empty. Many depressed adults can become easily angered or irritated. And often, depressed adults lose interest in... Continue Reading →
Are there situations in your life that trigger the memory of something else whether it is good or bad? Have you even found any correlations between your past and your present? I came across a podcast called Breaking the Cycle by Celeste the Therapist that truly changed my perspective on pain and the effect it has on... Continue Reading →
I remember being really embarrassed about going to therapy when I first started. I was 14 when my mom told me that she had signed me up and I remember even being angry at her for doing so! It’s not because I thought therapy was silly or trivial, but rather because I thought anyone who... Continue Reading →
Often, when I am sad or angry, I know of a million and one things I can do to make myself feel better. But I’m not in the mood. I could go on a walk with my dogs, but I am not in the mood. I could call up a friend, but I am... Continue Reading →
Hustle and bustle seems to be all the rage these days. The popularization of the lifestyle affectionately deemed the “grindset” has led many people to feel stressed about, well, everything. There always seems to be more to do at work, the living space can always be cleaner, the food can always taste better, and so... Continue Reading →
“A walk in nature walks the soul back home.”- Mary Davis, social activist With Earth Day being April 22nd, we can think about how nature corresponds to mental health. In our everyday lives, we constantly hear that being outside in nature will benefit our mental health because we are not cooped up inside and we... Continue Reading →
It can be challenging to encourage a friend to seek counseling, especially if they are resistant to the idea. However, as a friend, it is essential to support them and encourage them to get the help they need. Here are some tips on how to encourage a friend to seek counseling: Express your concerns: Start... Continue Reading →
Have you noticed the days are getting longer? Just look outside at 5:30pm and you’ll see that the sun is still on the horizon and it is still light outside. Turning the corner on having more daylight is such a welcome change each winter. More daylight brings the hope of spring and warmer weather. However,... Continue Reading →
In the world that we live in today, there are many areas where we can start to feel burnt out. We begin to feel that we are just exhausted and we do not want to do anything. For job burnout specifically, it is a state of physical or emotional exhaustion that involves a sense of... Continue Reading →
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