“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 […]
Symptoms of Adult ADHD
A lot of discussion is given to childhood attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). But this behavioral issue greatly affects adults as well. While the exact cause of adult ADHD isn’t yet understood. recent research seems to indicate that genes and heredity, the foods we eat, and our environment play key roles. Symptoms of Adult […]
Understanding Drama Triangles-Boundaries in the Family
In the previous article on Boundaries, we learned that problems with boundaries can begin with attachment issues in our family of origin. Our family is where we learn about relationships and begin to develop our identity. Many things can affect a family’s ability to maintain healthy boundaries. For families marginalized by issues such as inequality, […]
Types of Impostor Syndrome
Impostor syndrome is extremely common and is estimated that 70% of people will experience it at least once in their lives. This can look like, feeling like you are a fraud or an imposter, attributing your success to luck or external factors, or downplaying your own expertise. Impostor syndrome can appear in various different ways. […]
Signs of Narcissistic Personality Disorder in Mothers
A heavy diet. The Great Depression. and jumbo shrimp are all examples of oxymorons that are often used. These terms. characterized by two conflicting ideas being presented side by side. are sometimes humorous. In other instances. such as that of the narcissistic mother. this juxtaposition paints a dark picture of the potential for harm that […]
What To Expect In Your First Counseling Session
Well, you’ve made the decision. It’s time to stop letting anxiety, negative thoughts, depression, etc. have control over your life and you’re wanting to start therapy! The more we think about it though…the more nervous we can get! Coming to therapy for the first time can be an intimidating experience, as many therapists know first […]
3 Things to Know Before You Self-Diagnose
In an age where information is readily available for us to absorb, therapists often find themselves sitting in a room with a new client who is attached to their own self-diagnosis. More often than not, clients will google search their symptoms because they are tired of not knowing why they feel or behave the way […]
Let Go and Let God – Faith-Based Therapy for Christians
Can spirituality and religion be used as a therapeutic strategy? More and more mental health professionals are finding that God can offer some of their clients more direction than they can. In the past, many Christians have neglected to get the help they need from a counselor because they were afraid their belief in […]
Boundaries Start with YOU
What images come to mind when you think of boundary setting? Most people think of symbols such as a fence (or possibly even a brick wall if you are thinking of more unreasonable people in your life). In practice however, healthy boundaries are actually a much more flexible idea that can add to your resiliency […]
Lean on Me: Why People with a Mental Health Crisis Need a Support Network
Human beings have a need for social connection. It stems from our ancestors needing to stick together to stay alive. Back in the day, those individuals who strayed from the group had a harder time surviving the elements and not starving to death. While it is far safer to be an individual these days, […]
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- Next Page »