What makes someone feel they have been born into the wrong body? Gender identity is a prominent topic these days thanks to the transgender movement, yet many people are still uncertain about what causes this issue. What is it, exactly, that determines whether an individual thinks of themselves as “male” or “female” or something […]
Diagnonsense
Hello and Happy New Year! With 2020 behind us, it’s time to move forward, grow, and live our lives to the fullest. Part of my job as a counselor is to help educate and orientate my clients to the world of mental health counseling (I truly believe that an understanding helps with the process and […]
Incompetent No More: Learning To Challenge Self-Defeating Beliefs
Before we get into anything deep and reflective, let me just tell you something—You are COMPETENT, you are CAPABLE, you are CONFIDENT, and most importantly you are COMPLETE. Now that you have been affirmed with positive affirmations, let’s be honest, it has not always been easy to feel all of those uplifting adjectives. If you […]
Counselor Burnout and Prevention
For several years, the concept of burnout has been widely discussed among counseling professionals as an occupational hazard, with recent studies indicating that this phenomenon continues to be a major concern. In a survey among counselors, those experiencing burnout not only reported giving less than satisfactory services to their clients, they also reported a loss […]
Boundaries Part 3: Boundaries in Romantic Relationships
We have learned about what healthy boundaries are, and that boundaries start internally rather than externally. We have also learned that in some families, healthy boundaries are difficult to maintain, due to a variety of issues. Our final discussion topic regarding boundaries is focused on creating healthy boundaries in romantic relationships. While each person’s relationship […]
What Postpartum Depression Can Feel Like
It’s a few days after you’ve given birth. the celebratory phone calls are still coming in all you feel is sadness all the way down to your gut. Although the emotions are unexpected and less than welcome. Postpartum depression can be common among new mothers. Up to one in seven women experience PPD after their […]
Coping With The Holidays After Loss
For many people, the holidays are about spending time with loved ones. But for those who have suffered a recent loss, the holidays can be painful and isolating. Here are some ways you can cope with the holidays after a loss: Recognize You are Not Alone It’s easy to feel as though you […]
How to Practice Self-Care as a New Mother
While there are many surprises and challenges that await you in motherhood. one of the biggest shocks may be time management. or the feeling of being overwhelmed. No matter how happy and fulfilled you may be as a new mom. if you don’t take time out of your busy day to take care of yourself. […]
Hangover Depression and Anxiety: What To Know and How To Ease The Symptoms
Although we drink responsibly much of the time, occasionally we can over do it and wake up with the dreaded hangover. Symptoms of nausea, fatigue, headache, shakiness, and many more that can last from a few hours to a whole day. Although the common hangover has its classic symptoms, most people can have a more […]
Dear Diary: Words From Your Therapist’s Heart
“I have reached yet another milestone in my life. On September 5th, 2012 I began a journey that came to me unexpectedly, unplanned, and out of the blue. It took my breath away, and for a moment I thought it took my dreams away. As I traveled down this unfamiliar road, I was forced to […]
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