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How to Beat the Holiday Blues
Jessica Pontis, LCSW While the holidays are typically portrayed as something uplifting and joyous for many people this may not be the case. For some the holidays may be a time of stress and heightened perfectionist tendencies, for others a time of grief over a family member who passed away, a few may feel the…
Read MoreHow to Handle the Stress of the Holidays
Danielle Farmer, LPC When the weather shifts, the holiday season looms, and the end of the year approaches it can be easy to look at all the things you weren’t able to accomplish or focus on the relationships that do not exist in your life. There are several tips and tricks on how you can…
Read MoreHow to Prepare for the Holidays With An Eating Disorder, Pt. II
By: Zana Van Der Smissen, LPC (TW: Eating Disorders. This article does contain content that might be triggering for some. If you find yourself feeling uncomfortable, please step away from the article and take time for yourself or reach out for help at Symmetry Counseling) Hello again and welcome back to the second part of…
Read MoreSelf-Sabotage, Part III: How Do I Deal With Uncertainty?
By Andrew McNaughton LCSW CADC Part One of this three-part blog on Self-Sabotage described the pattern and characteristics. In Part Two, we took a close look at using the ABCs of REBT to catch and dispute our irrational beliefs with which we cause ourselves anxiety. In Part Three, we will apply this to our second…
Read MoreSelf-Sabotage, Part II: How Do I Overcome It?
By Andrew McNaughton LCSW CADC Part One of this three-part blog on Self-Sabotage described the pattern and characteristics. In Part Two, I will present a rational approach to overcoming this tendency. Let’s go back to the first of our two scenarios. SCENARIO #1 Remember in Scenario #1, I have convinced myself to not ask a…
Read MoreSelf-Sabotage, Part I: Why Do I Do It?
By Andrew McNaughton LCSW CADC Self-sabotage is as common for people as it is a mystery. Why would anyone do this to themselves? The short answer is that it assures an outcome, even if it is unfavorable, and this spares us of short-term anxiety even if we cause ourselves long-term self-loathing. This is the pattern…
Read MoreWhat’s the Difference Between Sleep and Rest?
By: Zana Van Der Smissen Feeling tired is one of the most common things that come up in the therapy space whether or not that means you are physically or emotionally tired, it happens to all of us. So how do we restore and recharge when we feel that way? In this blog, I will…
Read More5 Red Flags To Be Aware of in Your Intimate Relationship
Steven Losardo, LMFT No one wants to be in a relationship with someone who is domineering, manipulative, and cruel. Most of the time, the spouse appears to be alright at first. They may have a few flaws, but their good exceeds their flaws. While you may not be able to see your partner’s true face…
Read MoreHow Do I Model a Healthy Body Image?
Meg Mulroy, LPC We are constantly receiving messages about body image from the media, family, and friends. Sometimes, diet and exercise talk seem inevitable and unavoidable. These messages often become internalized and we unknowingly pass them down to our own children, friends, or even clients. It is important to model a healthy and positive body…
Read MoreBoundaries are Mean… Right?!
Written by Kara Thompson, Licensed Social Worker Boundaries have been quite the hot topic in the mental health and wellness space recently. Maybe you are familiar with Nedra Glover Tawwab, therapist and author of the New York Times bestseller “Set Boundaries, Find Peace.” A prominent voice on social media platforms such as Instagram, Nedra speaks…
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