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What is the “Understanding Game” and How Can it be Helpful?
Kyle Lawell, Licensed Professional Counselor It is common for people in relationships to develop routines and habits that we find familiarity and comfort in. We have Friday movie nights, scheduled Netflix dates, and other ways of connecting that can be incredibly beneficial and meaningful. Similarly, people in relationships slowly develop a cadence in how they…
Read MoreWhat Resources Are There for Adults with ADHD?
Hannah Hopper, LPC ADHD is typically diagnosed in children, but what if you’re an adult and your ADHD has been under the radar until recent years? Maybe you’ve struggled with it most of your life, but now that you’re working in the office, ADHD is showing up in new ways and beginning to get in…
Read MoreWhat to Say (and Not Say) to Someone Who’s Grieving
Amanda Ann Gregory, LCPC, EMDR When someone in your life is grieving, you want to support them. Yet, you may not know what to say to them or you might be afraid of saying the wrong thing. Consider these tips when supporting your loved ones who are grieving. Be Curious. Does your love one want…
Read MoreWhat’s the Difference Between Having Empathy and Being an Empath?
By: Danielle Bertini, LPC Most people have heard of the word empathy, maybe even using it to describe themselves. Empathy is when you are in tune to other people’s feelings and life circumstances. For example, empathy might be when you give an appropriate, understanding response when someone loses their job, or when you show…
Read MoreWho Are You To Judge?
By Bridgette W. Gottwald, LPC, NCC “Do not judge, or you will be judged. For in the same way that you judge others, you will be judged, and with the same measure you use, it will be measured to you.” Matthew 7:1-2 Who are you to judge? I often say this to myself, other people,…
Read MoreWhat is Radical Acceptance, and How Can It Help Me?
Jessica Pontis, LCSW It feels like anxiety and uncertainty are at an all-time high, and that it feels more and more unreasonable to manage. After living in our current state for months, how can we maintain hope and see the proverbial light at the end of the tunnel? One thing that may be helpful…
Read MoreWhat Is Codependency and How Can I Work Through It?
By: Danielle Bertini What do you think when you hear the word “codependency?” Many people are often very confused by this word. People often hear this term and think that it means someone who is “clingy” or “needy.” However, codependency can actually be a very harmful mental and behavioral trait. So, what is? …
Read MoreHelpful Ways to Improve Efficiency and Productivity
Productivity and efficiency are things individuals strive for in both their work and home environments. It’s frequently thought that the more productive you are the more successful you’ll be. Or the more productive you are the more leisure time you’ll be able to have at the end of the day. It can be frustrating when…
Read MoreHow to Destress When Everything Feels Stressful
I think it’s safe to assume most, if not all, of us are currently experiencing higher levels of stress than we may previously have been used to. We are living through “unprecedented” times, as I’ve heard people repeat time and time again. But what are we doing to account for these times? From my perspective,…
Read MoreWhat Are Signs of Childhood Emotional Neglect?
Hannah Hopper, LPC, NCC “I don’t know why, but I often feel so empty and numb inside.” “I had a good childhood, so I don’t know why I can’t just be happier.” “I’m not sure who I am, what I like, or what I want.” Do any of these statements above hold true for you?…
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