Disorganization and Anxiety
Matthew Cuddeback, LCSW A common cause of anxiety for many of us is when we are juggling too many things at a time. We are thinking about all the things we have to do and it weighs us down. This act of trying to keep all the many disparate pieces of our thoughts, feelings, and…
Read MoreWhat is Resilience?
Eric Dean Having worked with many clients who are struggling with addiction and decide to enter treatment, I have seen numerous examples of remarkable courage, strength, and resilience. When I talk with others about how they define resilience, I often hear a similar response: “the ability to bounce back.” This is partially correct. Absolutely, resilience…
Read MoreWhat to Do When You Think Therapy is Not Working for You
Shannon M. Duffy, MFT, LCPC Making the decision to enter therapy is tough enough and we intend to have an overall positive and impactful experience. However, when we get to a place where we feel it is not working for us that can cause more distress and bring on doubt about feeling optimistic towards getting…
Read MoreFour Ways to Be Realistic about Self-Care
Danielle Bertini, LPC Self-care is a topic that has received a considerable amount of attention over recent years, especially in fields like health care and human services. However, many people still struggle to not only understand the topic, but to also know how to get enough of it. Dr. King (2019) offers four rules to…
Read MoreA Reason for Being
Eric Dean JD, MBA, MA, MA, LPC, CADC Licensed Professional Counselor Many people enter therapy because of stress related to their jobs and careers, oftentimes due to being unfulfilled and frustrated in their current line of work. Career dissatisfaction is widely experienced and can have adverse consequences that impact other areas of life, including relationships.…
Read MorePracticing Self-Care in Quarantine
Prior to when all of this started, many of us found ourselves in need of a break. We were overwhelmed, and going to work for long hours, trying to tend to the needs of our friends and families, staying active and making “good” choices with food, cooking, cleaning, and commuting, all while trying to find…
Read MoreTrust and Commitment Within a Relationship
John and Julie Gottman, known somewhat as the leaders in the couples’ therapy world, created a book consisting of eight dates essential for every couple to have. Each date is a different topic consisting of varying questions for both self-exploration and conversation starters. Each topic of conversation is crucial for the continued development of a…
Read MoreHow to Embrace Uncertainty and Become Decisive
Steven Topper, LCPC On 1.3.2020, an esteemed colleague wrote a blog on the pitfalls of uncertainty. In it, Gideon describes how uncertainty can lead to self-sabotage through limiting beliefs about ourselves and offered strategies to help mitigate these beliefs. In response, it could be helpful to explore how leaning in to uncertainty may actually be…
Read More6 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Seek Out New Friends
Let’s be honest: it was easier to make friends as a child. Your life was scheduled in a way that constantly encouraged you to meet and socialize with other children. Now, all that is gone and you’re left to find your own methods for making friends as an adult. A common question is How do…
Read MoreWhat’s Your Attachment Style?
Amanda Ann Gregory, LCPC, EMDR Certified If you want to improve your relationships, it might be helpful to identify your style of attachment. Your attachment style usually manifests in childhood and impacts your attachment patterns as an adult. The four types of attachment styles are secure, avoidant, anxious, and disorganized. Do you know which style…
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