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Mary-Lauren O’Crowley, LPC, NCC The importance of mental health awareness cannot be emphasized enough. We are lucky to live in a time where people are more eagerly promoting the significance of mental and emotional wellbeing. One such gesture is the observance of mental health awareness month in the month of May. Why Mental Health Awareness Is Important Since 1949, May has been observed as Mental Health Awareness Month or Mental Health Month in the US. As…
Read MoreBy Eric Dean JD, MBA, MA, MA, LPC, CADC The first time John drank alcohol he felt the effects after 2 drinks. The 300th time John drank it took 12 drinks to achieve similar effects. After many years of heavy drinking John has built up a tolerance to alcohol. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAA) alcohol tolerance generally means “…that after continued drinking, consumption of a constant amount of alcohol produces a…
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Hannah Hopper, LPC Most of us would like to think that if we were in a relationship that was abusive, we’d be able to notice it and get out. But verbal abuse is a bit more subtle, and some people experience regular verbal abuse without even knowing it. So what is verbal abuse? It’s a verbal interaction that causes the target emotional damage, usually causing the person to doubt and question who they are. After experiencing verbal…
Read MoreMary-Lauren O’Crowley, NCC, LPC Do you view people who get easily angered to be obnoxious and unreasonable? Well, in that case, you may want to continue reading. While we may dislike how people react to various situations when they are triggered, it is important to remember that anger is often a secondary emotion. What does this mean? Simply put, people resort to anger because it may be the emotion they are most familiar with or most comfortable…
Read MoreMatthew Cuddeback LCSW The Stages of Development is a fascinating psychological theory created by Erik Erickson that states we go through a specific set of stages at different ages in our lives. We have to navigate the challenges of these stages to come out with a healthy understanding of ourselves. There are many theories that utilize this theory, and it has had a large impact on the field of psychology. However, perhaps more interesting is how…
Read MoreSteven Losardo, MFT You may have heard of gaslighting before- the term originated from a 1938 theater production called Gaslight. Wilkinson (2017), highlights the play is based on a young woman whose husband repeatedly tells her she’s forgetful, acting unusual, and he even tells her she’s imagining things. She begins to doubt herself over time and feels like she is going insane. This is essentially what happens to someone who is being gaslighted. The play is an…
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By Eric Dean JD, MBA, MA, MA, LPC, CADC Addiction is a disease with no cure, but there are numerous treatment options available that you may not be familiar with. In my practice working with clients who are struggling with substance abuse, I oftentimes receive questions about Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)*, which I will summarize in this post. AA is a support group that helps folks who want to stay sober from alcohol. It was created in the…
Read MoreSteven Losardo, LMFT Similar to the anxiety that you may experience after posting a selfie on social media, putting yourself out there on dating apps can also be nerve-wracking. At times, using a dating app may lead to few matches and result in feelings of rejection. Dating apps such as Bumble, Plenty of Fish, and Tinder are popular with millennials and have sparked many healthy relationships. However, this isn’t always the case. Remember, when using a dating…
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Steven Losardo, MFT Returning to the office after working from home or being unemployed during the pandemic can be an adjustment. The change may be adding stress and negatively impacting your relationships, but there are paths to relief. Together with your spouse, you can help each other relieve stress by using various exercises. Tip 1: The Gottman Stress Reduction Conversation One of the best ways to reduce stress with your spouse is the Gottman Stress Reduction Conversation,…
Read MoreSteven Losardo, AMFT The creation of online dating apps has been the start of love stories for millions of people. However, getting to know someone can be risky when you are not face-to-face. Some people shy away from online dating apps for the fear of getting catfished or being the victim of a romance scam. The fear of being catfished causes anxiety, but there are ways to avoid it. What is a catfish? A catfish is someone…
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