Have you heard about the concept of mindfulness? It involves being aware of the thoughts, feelings, and physical sensations that you’re experiencing at any given time (this is commonly referred to as “present moment awareness”). Practicing mindfulness offers numerous benefits, including: Reduced stress, anxiety, and depression Increased sense of well-being Enhanced cognitive abilities Slowed brain […]
Managing Anxiety in the Workplace
Anxiety can affect every aspect of our lives, including our employment. And if workplace anxiety isn’t properly managed, it has the potential to negatively impact our careers. For example, if a promotion would require you to interact more with clients, give more presentations, or take more business trips—and you feel stressed at the prospect of […]
Telehealth Therapy
A while back there was a very funny television show starring Lisa Kudrow (ditzy Phoebe from Friends) called “Web Therapy.” It was an improvised show and Lisa played a therapist who treated her patients over the Internet. Hence the title of the show. Well, back when the show was on, the idea of treating mental […]
What Are the 5 Stages of PTSD?
You’ve likely heard of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a mental health condition that can cause someone to experience anxiety, flashbacks, nightmares, and other symptoms after living through a traumatic event. But did you know that the mental health community commonly divides PTSD into five stages? They are: Impact – This stage occurs immediately after someone […]
Ways to Monitor Your Progress
If you’re looking to improve your mental health wellness, outlook and overall well-being, one of the best things you can do is track how you’re feeling. Not only does this allow you to identify any issues you might be experiencing and set goals for how to resolve them, but it can also help you analyze […]
How To Cope With The Psychological Trauma Of A Shooting
When tragedies like shootings occur, most of us struggle to make sense of it. How could something so terrible happen? What would cause another human being to do such a thing? And how can we move on with the knowledge that this latest mass shooting most likely won’t be the last? After a traumatic event, […]
Why Some Therapists Don’t Accept Insurance
I get it, it’s not easy finding a therapist. You’ve got to search for someone who is licensed, has experience treating your particular concern, and someone with whom you feel comfortable opening up about your pain. Many know the frustration of finding someone who checks all of these boxes, only to realize that they don’t […]
Rumination: What It Is & How to Stop Doing It
Rumination involves obsessively thinking about negative experiences and feelings. Some people replay events that occurred in the past, while others worry about situations that could potentially occur in the future. Rumination tends to have a snowball effect—certain mental health conditions (including generalized anxiety disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder) can cause someone to ruminate, and rumination can […]
3 Types of Boundaries
You may have heard about the benefits of setting boundaries with family, friends, and coworkers. By communicating your needs and wants, you can boost your self-esteem, prioritize your mental and emotional health, and improve your overall well-being. In the long run, boundaries can also enhance the relationships you have with those around you since they […]
Adults: How Childhood Emotional Neglect May STILL be Impacting You
For many, childhood is a time of wonder and adventure; a time when all needs are met and comfort is merely a whimper away. And yet for others, childhood never felt quite safe or secure. Emotional neglect was something that colored their early years and can continue to affect them as adults. Childhood Emotional Neglect […]
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