The Straw that Breaks the Camel’s Back, Part II
By: Bridgette W. Gottwald, LPC, NCC No matter how long you have been married, newlyweds and old married couples have one thing in common – they should never get too comfortable. The Straw that Breaks the Camel’s Back, Part II: What Are My Risks for Divorce? If you read my previous blog post, this…
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By: Bridgette W. Gottwald, LPC, NCC No matter how long you have been married, newlyweds and old married couples have one thing in common – they should never get too comfortable. The Straw that Breaks the Camel’s Back, Pt. I: What Are My Risks for Divorce? In my practice, I see and work with many…
Read MoreThe Power of The Sticky Note
Matthew Cuddeback LCSW When I am working with people on changing a behavior that has been identified as unhealthy or problematic, we often focus on two areas that help with this change, 1. Addressing the underlying issues that led to this behavior, and 2. Specific skills needed to manage this behavior change. When we get…
Read MoreIf Highly Agreeable, Are You Less Likely To Make As Much?
Steven Losardo, AMFT Negotiation of salaries is a tricky endeavor for anyone, but it can be a more complicated process for certain personality types. This dilemma is why understanding your personality characteristics can come in handy when it comes to essential decision-making processes such as asking for a raise. Agreeableness as a personality trait. According…
Read MoreI Have to go Outside Again? The Impacts of Re-Entry Anxiety
Jessica Pontis, LCSW On March 11, 2020, Covid-19 was officially declared to be a pandemic and all at once the world seemed to stand still. Countries locked down, wedding plans changed, families forced to grieve the loss of loved ones. We’ve lost jobs, connection, and precious time. Up until very recently so much of the…
Read MoreHow to Navigate Grief
Mary-Lauren O’Crowley, LPC, NCC There are few things that affect the human soul as grief does. It cuts deep and has the potential to bring even the strongest person’s life to a standstill. We all have persons whom we love deeply, and whether it is by death, divorce or any other permanent end to a…
Read MoreHow Do I Handle the Pressures To Be In a Relationship?
Andrew Castillo, LCSW, MSW We often have a picture of what our lives with look like and include; we will go to college, find a great job, and start a family, all before 30 of course. Many (not all) of us, feel a very real pressure to be in a long-term relationship, particularly if we…
Read MoreHow Do I Handle the Pressures To Be In a Relationship?
Andrew Castillo, LCSW, MSW We often have a picture of what our lives with look like and include; we will go to college, find a great job, and start a family, all before 30 of course. Many (not all) of us, feel a very real pressure to be in a long-term relationship, particularly if we…
Read MoreHow Do I Advocate for My Own Mental Health?
Matthew Cuddeback LCSW During the intake appointment, when I am meeting a client (or clients) for the first time we will discuss past experiences with mental healthcare, and this is a really important area to pay attention to the feelings this topic conjures. This is an area that is difficult to navigate, understand, and…
Read MoreHow Can I Utilize Feelings of Hope to Manage Stress?
At this time last year, we were experiencing the last few days of normalcy before all of our lives turned upside down. I think we can all agree a year is a long time and 2020 felt even longer than normal. Time and time again I’ve heard people telling others how important it is to…
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