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Why Do I Lack Self-Confidence?

August 20, 2021
Why Do I Lack Self Confidence

By Eric Dean JD, MBA, MA, MA, LPC, CADC A common concern I hear from clients is that they lack self-confidence, constantly doubting themselves at work and in relationships. After many attempts to fix the problem, they find themselves unable to identify and implement a sustainable solution. In many cases, this is a consequence of lacking a clear understanding of what self-confidence is and where it stems from. In this post, I will define self-confidence, identify common…

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Why Am I My Own Worst Enemy?

August 19, 2021
Why Am I My Own Worst Enemy

By Eric Dean, JD, MBA, MA, MA, LPC, CADC For many of us it is true that we are incredibly hard on ourselves. We feel upset, frustrated, and guilty when we make mistakes or fall short of expectations and consequently punish ourselves via harsh self-criticism. While moderate self-criticism may be helpful, the severity of the self-criticism that we unleash on ourselves is disproportionate to the perceived mistake. In other words, the “punishment” does not fit the “crime”…

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What’s Self-Reparenting? (And Do I need it?)

August 18, 2021
Whats Self Reparenting

Amanda Ann Gregory, LCPC, EMDR Certified  Reparenting is a therapeutic intervention that’s often used in trauma treatment. It’s the process of experiencing parenting as an adult as a way to heal the parenting needs that you did not receive as a child. This is usually accomplished by a therapist acting in the role of a parent. Reparenting can also be accomplished outside of the therapeutic relationship by another person acting as your parent. An example would be…

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What Is Substance Use Disorder and How Is It Treated?

August 17, 2021
Substance Use Disorder

Mary-Lauren O’Crowley, NCC, LPC  Substance abuse is not just about using illicit drugs and drinking alcohol excessively. It is the dependence on any substance that alters mood. That is why reliance on substances like marijuana and prescription medication is also part of this disorder. Most known substances that lead to abuse have psychoactive elements which stimulate the central nervous system (CNS). They interfere with both mood and cognition. Examples include alcohol, cocaine, heroin, tobacco, and prescription medications…

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What Is So Impactful About Receiving and Accepting Compliments?

August 16, 2021
What Is So Impactful About Receiving and Accepting Compliments

The nature of compliments and people’s responses to them is interesting and potentially counter intuitive. As humans we crave validation from others and human connection. We want people to like us! Interpersonal connections and social interactions are vital to our well-being. However, despite the desire for external validation from others, whether in our personal lives or at work, we tend to shy away from compliments. When people in our lives compliment us, tell us what they like…

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Is Dating App Rejection Causing You Depression and Anxiety?

August 7, 2021

Steven 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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5 Tips to Decrease Work Stress with Your Spouse

August 6, 2021
5 Tips to Decrease Work Stress with Your Spouse

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,…

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Is Your Grandparent Depressed? Part I

July 26, 2021

By Megan Mulroy, LPC            While destigmatizing mental health has a long way to go, there have been many improvements in recent years. Most of my millennial and gen z friends have therapists and talk openly about their mental health, but I can’t say the same for my grandparents’ generation. Seniors are such an asset to our society! They have years of knowledge and wisdom and are unburdened by the social media façade that plagues many of…

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I Have A New Mental Health Diagnosis, Now What?

July 25, 2021
I Have A New Mental Health Diagnosis Now What

Matthew Cuddeback LCSW             The topic of diagnostics is a whole world unto itself in mental health. There is so much to unpack in this incredibly complex area. We will dig into the many different pieces of information that are important to consider as well as how best to manage your feelings about this impactful situation.            The first thing I discuss when giving a new diagnosis is that it is important to consider how important this…

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How To Recognize If You Are In An Abusive Relationship

July 24, 2021

By: Olimpia Wesley While most relationships begin with the parties demonstrating their best behavior and viewing each other with rose-colored glasses, some relationships may progress into abusive patterns with time. Abuse is a dynamic concept that could be physical, emotional, sexual, and/or financial, and are forms all harmful to the victim. According to the National Domestic Violence Hotline (2021), relationship abuse is a pattern of behavioral conduct by a partner to maintain unfair control and dominance over…

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