There’s a common misconception out there that making yourself feel better is as simple as finding a fix. If you break your arm, all you have to do is put a cast on it and wait for it to heal. And if someone breaks your heart, all you have to do is buy a pint of ice...
This above photo is my personal copy of Saving Normal by Allen Frances, MD. I love this book because it really explains how we have come to medicalize ordinary life. Dr. Frances goes into account firsthand with direct experience of the development of the DSM-IV to the...
At one point or another, most people have the unfortunate experience of being in an unsupportive relationship. These relationships can make us feel unheard, unseen, and unloved. There are times when we want our loved one to celebrate our successes and others when we...
Life’s minutiae can be overwhelming. For some of us, there can be so much to worry about, handle, or stay on top of on a daily basis that it can be hard to stay motivated and energized every day. Daily routines start out as systems to help us move through life more...
Making the decision to begin therapy takes a lot of courage. Now that you’ve taken such a brave step and made the decision to attend therapy, you have the task of trying to find the right therapist. Finding the right counselor can sometimes be an ongoing task,...
Workplaces are an environment where individuals and teams can thrive or become very dysfunctional. People can gain a lot by working in a positive workplace and excelling in areas of their career where they felt limited before. Negative environments can create...
Your employees don’t need to have a diagnosed anxiety disorder to be experiencing anxiety at work. When employees are showing symptoms of anxiety, it creates complications for both the employee and the company. Workplace Anxiety Symptoms Can Include: Overreacting with...
The leap from high school to college is significant. It’s well-known as a milestone in the lives of many young people. The academics aren’t as markedly different between the two, but the workload is. There are other factors which carry noticeable differences as well....
“He was my best friend, my everything. I just wish I could get past the heartbreak and pain to enjoy the happy memories.” “My heart aches for her every day. I still reach for her at night, but the bed is empty. I don’t know if life will ever have meaning for me again....
“It’s been a year. Shouldn’t you be over her death by now?” “I can’t believe she’s already going out with her friends. That should tell you how much she really cared about him.” Have you ever heard statements like these? If so, you’ve had an encounter with the grief...
