9 Tips to Reduce Test Anxiety
Whether you are currently a student or in a career that requires exams to add a certification or advancement in your specific career, taking exams can be an incredible stressor. For some people, it can create a form of anxiety that can be very overwhelming. I can remember not too long ago taking an exam…
Read More4 Methods to Promote Your Mental Health at Work
Amanda Gregory, LCPC, EMDR Practitioner Work environments can be stressful, exhausting, and depressing—and that’s a problem. Supporting your mental health at work is not optional; it’s required. Mental health issues can lead to decreased productivity, conflicts with coworkers, low job satisfaction, and even an inability to keep your job. If you dread going to work,…
Read MoreSave a Penny, Spend a Penny
All around us is the news about the economy looks at growth—more jobs, more money, more freedom! With all that growth also comes the realization that more money typically means that people are spending more, which is great for the economy but can greatly impact our own reality about how much money we really have…
Read MoreIt’s Okay Not To Be Okay
Have you ever felt depressed or anxious and asked yourself, “Why do I feel like this? This is uncomfortable. I don’t like this feeling, and I want to make it go away right now.” While many people do not enjoy the feeling of not being okay, it is important to reflect on the relevance it…
Read MoreBreakups Don’t Have to Be So Bad
Madissyn Fredericks, Licensed Professional Counselor, Symmetry Counseling Most of us are familiar with the hurt of a heartbreak. When you think of previous breakups, you most likely remember all the negatives associated with it such as the sleepless nights, many tears, disagreements, and pain. While we never assume the relationship we are currently in will…
Read MoreSunday Night Blues
Madissyn Fredericks, Licensed Professional Counselor, Symmetry Counseling It’s Sunday afternoon and an intense feeling of dread may begin to overwhelm you. This anxiety is often accompanied by racing thoughts of what lies ahead in the work week and all the responsibilities that come with it. Some of these responsibilities include emails, meetings, deadlines, and late…
Read MoreWhat to Do When Feeling Low
Do you ever feel yourself feeling really low and having low self-esteem often? Have you ever felt unable to connect with people around you due to differences that you might experience? Have you been able to identify why you are feeling that way? Low-self esteem can manifest from many ventures in our lives, including experiences…
Read MoreNavigating Early Sobriety
Kaitlin Broderick, M.Ed., LCPC Early sobriety from alcohol and drugs can be a difficult time. When addicts and alcoholics begin to emerge from the dark and erratic experience that led them to hit their bottom, a stretch of clean living can make them feel like they’re floating on a “pink cloud.” This “pink cloud” is…
Read MoreMental Health Benefits of Being a Sports Fan and Playing Sports
Are you a sports fan? Do you feel connected to the players when watching sports on television or live? Do you feel happier after watching a game? How do you feel while getting ready to grab a few friends and head to play some ball? How do you feel after throwing a ball around or…
Read MoreUnderstanding Your Partner’s Love Languages
Have you felt that you have tried everything possible for your relationship to feel “normal” again? Have you tried time and time again to connect with your partner by doing things for them, attempting to cuddle at night, or trying to spend alone time with them? While your efforts may be meaningful for you, you…
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