Helpful Ways to Improve Efficiency and Productivity
Productivity and efficiency are things individuals strive for in both their work and home environments. It’s frequently thought that the more productive you are the more successful you’ll be. Or the more productive you are the more leisure time you’ll be able to have at the end of the day. It can be frustrating when…
Read MoreWhat Are Signs of Childhood Emotional Neglect?
Hannah Hopper, LPC, NCC “I don’t know why, but I often feel so empty and numb inside.” “I had a good childhood, so I don’t know why I can’t just be happier.” “I’m not sure who I am, what I like, or what I want.” Do any of these statements above hold true for you?…
Read MoreWhat Are Love Maps and Why Are They Important?
Kyle Lawell, Licensed Professional Counselor Your partner asks you to pick up some groceries on your way home from work: ice cream, paper towels, cereal, eggs, and flour. You go to the store, quickly breeze through the aisles and grab these groceries before making your way home. Upon putting the groceries away and settling down…
Read More7 Overlooked Forms of Domestic Abuse Beyond Physical and Sexual Abuse
An emotionally healthy connection grows through trust, respect, and shared responsibility. Domestic abuse disrupts that foundation with behavior rooted in control. These patterns appear in many relationships and take several shapes. The physical and sexual aspects receive the most attention, yet several other forms of domestic abuse impact people every day. Domestic abuse involves a…
Read MoreWhat Are 7 Forms of Domestic Abuse Besides Physical & Sexual? Part 1
By: Ashlee Stumpf, LPC COVID-19 has caused countless issues for us this year; some directly, some indirectly. One indirect consequence of this virus is the rise of domestic violence. To be clear, domestic violence has been at epidemic levels for years, but with recent stay-at-home orders, job losses, and lack of out of the house…
Read MoreThe Importance of Mental Health and Its De-Stigmatization
Mary-Lauren O’Crowley, MA, NCC Roughly one in five Americans is living with a mental illness. Despite its pervasiveness, however, ⅔ of these Americans will not receive help. Whether this stems from reluctance due to widespread stigmatization or the inaccessibility of affordable care, the underlying premise remains the same: mental health care is incredibly important to…
Read MoreRemedies to the Four Horsemen
Hannah Hopper, LPC, NCC In my last blog I described what the Four Horsemen are, and how they can show up in romantic relationships. To recap, the Four Horsemen are unhealthy patterns that couples can fall into with communication, and once these patterns are identified they can be replaced with productive and respectful ways of…
Read MorePlanes, Trains, Automobiles, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Matthew Cuddeback LCSW This is part II of a series about mental health in media. If you are so inclined, please be sure to read Part I- They Really Were on A Break: Couples Therapy with Ross and Rachel. Planes, Trains, and Automobiles, the perennial holiday classic by John Hughes is a classic for many…
Read MoreProductivity Methods: Which Work Best for You?
By: Bridgette W. Gottwald, LPC, NCC Have you been struggling to stay productive or get things done recently? Well, you’re not alone! This time of year when temperatures continue to drop, we spend countless hours of the day inside. As we continue to work remotely amidst the global pandemic, it can be particularly challenging to…
Read MoreThey Really Were on A Break: Couples Therapy with Ross and Rachel
Matthew Cuddeback LCSW It can be fun to discuss the ways in which mental health is portrayed in pop-culture, but it can also provide insight into the national psyche as well as lift up positive and healthy portrayals of mental health issues and knock down those that are not. One such interesting example worth…
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