Anxiety
Amanda Ann Gregory, LCPC, EMDR Certified Financial abuse occurs in many relationships. It can persist in romantic relationships, friendships, and family relationships. The impact of financial abuse can be devastating, and therefore it’s important to be aware of the signs of financial abuse so that you can protect yourself. To determine whether you are experiencing financial abuse, consider whether these situations describe your own: You have limited or no access to your financial information.…
Life can be pretty hectic sometimes. Especially with COVID restrictions ending, life seems to be getting busier day by day. We are able to meet up with our friends who we may not have seen in quite a while, or we may be returning to the office. As life is seemingly returning to “normal” (whatever normal really is!), it may impact those whose relationships were affected by the global pandemic. Couples who may have worked from home…
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…
You may ask yourself at times, ‘Why am I so self-critical?’, especially when small mistakes spark outsized frustration. A slip in judgment or a minor oversight can trigger guilt that lingers far longer than the moment itself. Thoughts race. Tension rises. Pressure builds. A single mistake suddenly defines the whole day. This pattern feels familiar because the mind often magnifies shortcomings and ignores successes. We tend to fall into habits that punish us far more than the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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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