As we begin to enter April of 2021, who would have ever thought after the tumultuous year of 2020 we would be somewhat in the same place. Yes—things have gotten better but the pandemic isn’t over as most would have expected. Covid cases continue to increase, unemployment rates, and most importantly depression and anxiety rates […]
Letter To Self
Dear self: for you to read whenever you forget. Hi there, I hope this letter finds you well and warm, safe and happy, and I want you to know that you deserve those things very deeply. It is January and you have done so well and I am so immensely proud of you. […]
Study Tips For The NCMHCE
Well, it’s been a while since I’ve made a post. For the past several months I was focusing all my extra time (and brain power) to studying for the National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Exam (NCMHCE). (For those of you who are not familiar – the NCMHCE is a nationally used exam that is used […]
Is Therapy Really For Me?
If you grew up in a family anything like mine then you were unfamiliar or unaware of the importance of taking care of your mental health. There were no daily, weekly, or monthly check-ins for feelings and it was completely abnormal for a man to be “weak” or show emotions. Women were always reminded to […]
What is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)?
Do you notice feeling more down and having less energy when the weather changes and the days are shorter? You’re not alone! Many people go through these short periods of time where they notice a change in their mood and behaviors typically during the colder months. It is called Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and it […]
Recognizing Chronic Negative Patterns in Relationships
As creatures of habit, most of us enjoy patterns and routines. We especially love when things go RIGHT because we knew what to expect, we planned, or it happened out of habit and was a simple reaction. Now, all of these things are fine, habit formation can be a good thing, but what about when […]
It’s Okay to Take a Break! Tips for New Moms on Asking for Help
As a new mother. you’ve probably noticed that taking care of yourself and a new baby at the same time is next to impossible. How are you supposed to make sure you are getting what you need to thrive when you are on call 24/7. responsible for keeping a new human being alive and happy? […]
I Have Nothing Else To Feel But Anger
In the past year and already in the first couple of weeks in January, a new chapter in our grandchildren’s history books continue to write itself. The history of constant publicized racism, social injustices amongst minorities, a pandemic, and now a domestic terrorist attack on the US Capitol. These events muster up so many feelings […]
Polyamory: What is it? How Does it Work? Is it for you?
There will be other forms in addition to our classic marriage. One is already looming on the horizon: polyamory, or having more than one intimate partner.” – Volkmar Sigusch While statistics show that the majority of people in the western world continue to seek monogamous relationships others are finding that this type of relationship […]
What Determines Gender Identity and How Can Parents Help?
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 […]
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