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Can Gratitude Negatively Impact Your Mental Health?
Amanda Ann Gregory, LCPC There are many benefits of gratitude. In fact, studies indicate that gratitude improves your psychological functioning, physical health, relationships, and career (for more information on this, read my previous blog, What are the Benefits of Gratitude?). Yet, gratitude is not always beneficial. Gratitude, like most practices, can have a positive or…
Read MoreWhat Are the Benefits of Gratitude?
Amanda Ann Gregory, LCPC Gratitude has gone viral. It’s easy to find books, journals, podcasts, and social media posts about gratitude. There is a reason for this popularity, as gratitude may have a positive impact upon your mental health as gratitude benefits your relationships, physical health, and career. Gratitude could strengthen your relationships Your relationships…
Read MoreAm I Traumatized By COVID-19?
Meg Mulroy, LPC As we usher in the new year with a highly contagious new strain of COVID, it’s hard not to think about how the pandemic has affected us all. In the past two years, our daily lives have drastically changed and we as a nation have witnessed numerous traumatic events and have had…
Read MoreAre You Setting Up Dreams for the New Year
By Valarie A. Williams-Siler, Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist We are entering a new year and many of us are looking to determine what our next steps will be. Have you found yourself dreaming of starting a business, returning back to school, or perhaps entering marriage or a new relationship? The Webster dictionary defines…
Read MoreAvoiding Relationship Games In a Modern Dating World
Jessica Pontis, LCSW It’s a tough scene out there for people who are single. In a world where connecting with new people has never been more accessible, why is dating so hard? With the increase of different types of tech and apps out there aimed at helping single people connect, why does it seem like…
Read MoreHow to Choose the Best Therapist for You
Danielle Farmer, LPC Starting therapy for the first time can be intimidating. There are steps you can take before your first session to lessen the feeling of fear and ensure you have a strong connection with your therapist. Having a compatible therapist makes the transition easier and can lead to a more successful outcome. Understanding…
Read MoreHow Do We Talk About What’s Wrong?
Steven Topper LCPC Is depression something that occurs in your body or in your mind? Is it on the outside of your skin or on the inside? How about anxiety? Typically, ways of talking about these disorders use a dualistic framework: there is the physical and the mental, and they are separate entities. We think…
Read MoreCoping With the Ongoing Covid-19 Pandemic
Zoe Mittman, LSW It feels like March 2020 all over again. Quarantine. Toilet paper aisles empty at grocery and convenience stores. Difficulty finding Covid tests, canceled vacations and family get-togethers, and remote learning. I for sure did not expect us to be dealing with Covid in 2022, however, it is something that is essentially out…
Read MoreDo I Want to Be a Therapist? How to Get Started
Meg Mulroy, LPC If you clicked on this blog, chances are that being a therapist is a career that might interest you. Maybe you enjoy helping people or have a therapist that inspired you to work in this field. Maybe you’ve heard from family or friends that you’re a great listener and that you could…
Read MoreHow Can I Manage Anticipatory Anxiety?
By: Danielle Bertini, LPC We can all relate to a situation in which you dread something before it happens. Maybe you spend weeks dreading the results of a recent medical appointment, only to find out that the news is mild and manageable. This is exactly what anticipatory anxiety is—the fear and dread you experience before…
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