Are You Too Accessible To Distractions?
Are you consistently on your phone, iPad, or laptop? Do you have push notifications on for each application on your phone? If you do, you are definitely not alone. While I was on vacation overseas this month, I recognized that I was consistently checking to see if I had Wi-Fi to check work emails, or…
Read MoreAdvice: A Helpful Life Tool
Life is one big learning curve. As we go through the trials and tribulations of life, we hopefully come out at the end a bit stronger, wiser, and more compassionate (towards ourselves and others). There is no right or wrong way to live your life (besides perhaps following basic human rights principles such as being…
Read MorePainting Something New in Life – Developing a Beginner’s Mind Perspective in Life
Do you ever find yourself feeling stuck? Or feeling like you can repeat the same day over and over again? If you’ve ever seen the movie “Groundhog Day” (Ramis and Albert, 1993), you can relate to the idea of feeling like you’re going through the same motions over and over again or repeating the same…
Read MoreHow to Find Happiness at Your Job
I work with many clients who are unhappy at their job. Whether they are unhappy due to the work they’re doing, the environment they work in, their coworkers, or maybe for some, all three of those things at once. As their clinical therapist, I help the clients both understand reasons why they are unhappy at…
Read MoreFinding a Therapist
Shannon M. Duffy, MFT, LCPC Making the decision to find a therapist can be intimidating and at times overwhelming. The decision alone to start talk therapy is a major step and finding the best therapist for yourself should not have to be complex. It is however essential to take the time to find a competent…
Read MoreA New Approach for Managing your Child’s Anxiety
Parenting is one of the most complex journeys that an individual can experience in their lifetime. As people begin their parenting journey, they likely have ideas and hopes for what their children will be like and how they will fit into the world. If you are a parent, you can maybe remember a time when…
Read MoreUnderstanding Deaf Culture
Amanda Gregory, LCPC, EMDR 1 out of every 1,000 people in the United States becomes deaf before age 18. In addition, a larger number of people report developing hearing loss that impacts their daily lives. Yet, Deaf culture is a concept that many hearing people have not encountered or do not understand. Here are some…
Read More6 Ways to Practice Self Care in the Workplace
Amanda Gregory, LCPC, EMDR Deadines, travel, long hours, conflicts with colleagues, changing company culture, and challenging clients: the workplace is often one of the most stressful environments. Practicing self-care at work can help to improve your mood and increase and/or sustain your productivity and job satisfaction. Here are 6 methods to try in order to…
Read More4 Things You Should Know About Adoptees
Amanda Gregory, LCPC, EMDR Babe Ruth, Nelson Mandela, John Lennon, Faith Hill, and Superman were all adopted. Adoptees and their families are often misunderstood by those who are not familiar with the impact of adoption, and most of these misunderstandings can be prevented. In order to better understand adoptees and their families, consider these points.…
Read MoreTaking Time Apart
Madissyn Fredericks, Licensed Professional Counselor When you fall in love with someone you just can’t seem to get enough of them. Before you know it you are spending most of your free time going on dates, visiting family or friends, running errands, or staying in together. After awhile one or both of you may begin…
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