5 Tips on How to Face Negative Feedback in the Workplace
Workplace feedback can bring up more than professional concerns. Conversations about performance often stir up stress, self-doubt, frustration, or even symptoms of anxiety and depression. Learning to handle negative feedback at work can improve job performance and emotional well-being. At Symmetry Counseling, we work with clients ages 10 through adulthood who struggle with criticism from…
Read MoreHow to De-Clutter Psychological Clutter
If you like to “Netflix-and-chill”, it’s likely that you have watched (or at least heard of) the popular show Tidying Up with Marie Kondo. This show is gaining a lot of attention because the premise hits close to home for many people – de-cluttering your cluttered life. Marie Kondo, the adorable mastermind and host of…
Read MoreA Dynamic Duo: How to Work with Two Therapists
Amanda Gregory, LCPC, EMDR Many people have benefited from receiving concurrent mental health services from two therapists. Each therapist may provide a different service such as individual therapy, couples therapy, or group therapy. For example, you might see one therapist for individual therapy and another therapist for couples therapy. You could also work with two…
Read MoreBeyond Inkblots: The Benefits of Psychological Testing
Amanda Gregory, LPCP, EMDR Have you considered psychological testing? You may want to. Psychologists perform psychological testing (also referred to as assessment) by providing a variety of standardized instruments or tests. Many people have found testing to be helpful for a variety of reasons. Here are ways that you might benefit from psychological testing. Diagnosis…
Read MoreStonewall Stonewalling
Madissyn Fredericks, Licensed Professional Counselor, Symmetry Counseling Tension and disagreement are part of close relationships, yet patterns like stonewalling in relationships can quietly create distance over time. Heated moments may leave one partner raising their voice while the other withdraws, scrolling on their phone, walking away, or going silent. Repeated withdrawal can lead to resentment…
Read MorePrioritizing Time To Unplug
Madissyn Fredericks, Licensed Professional Counselor, Symmetry Counseling When it comes to a healthy work-life balance, the term “unplug” is one that is often thrown around. Designating some time for yourself to unplug from work is a critical part of psychological self-care yet many find it difficult to fully disconnect. The number one reason for the…
Read MoreCollaborative Care
Shannon M. Duffy, MFT, LCPC When we seek out help from medical providers, we are putting trust in that the provider can “fix” or “solve” our presenting concerns. This is also seen within the mental health field, in how individuals will enter therapy for answers to what is “wrong” with them. Finding these answers cannot…
Read More7 Ways to Challenge your Birthday Blues
Many people struggle with birthday anxiety or depression as they get older. You might remember celebrating with friends, family, cake, and laughter as a child but as an adult, your birthday may feel like a reminder of unmet goals or disappointments. As a licensed therapist, I help clients realize some of the reasons why their…
Read MoreUsing Communication Styles to Increase Effective Communication
Whether I am working with couples, families, or individuals, one topic never fails to come up in therapy. Communication. Communicating is something that we are constantly doing, either verbally or nonverbally. Communication may be challenging with others when you are not communicating clearly and effectively. It would be important to note that what is clear…
Read MoreSupporting Someone Who is “Coming Out”
In more recent times, it has become more prevalent for individuals to come out and express their sexuality. For some, this may be a simple process, but others may experience obstacles such as mixed emotions with their loved ones and support systems. They may also have a difficult time with expressing their emotions and feelings…
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