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...
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...
Grief is a small word that conjures up big feelings. It is more than sadness or missing someone and instead can be the intense feelings of numbness, disconnection, and hopelessness that come with a profound loss. Grief often feels as if it will last forever. When you...
When you get your first pet, it can be surprising how much and how quickly it can become part of the family. It is really easy to connect with an animal – for some people, it is much easier to connect with animals than with human beings. Pets can understand you in...
Sadness is a natural part of life. It’s not the most welcomed emotion, but it is a normal response to upsetting situations. Circumstances, sickness, and even stress can cause us to feel sad. Have you felt the weight of sadness at a loved one’s funeral? What about a...
Depression doesn’t choose a day to visit then swiftly decide never to leave. Instead, it worms its way into your daily life through mundane activities. These activities are typically the hustle and bustle of adult responsibilities. You can’t stay away from your adult...
Often, when you look around it seems like everyone else has a better life than you. That things just come easier for them and everything goes their way. They have more to show for themselves with their high-paying jobs, beautiful homes, loving families, and fancy...
