Ways We Avoid Healing
“If I journal, then I have to THINK about my husband having an affair,” stated my client flatly. “Why would I want to do that?” That may sound a bit silly to you, but as human beings we are always finding distractions from our issues that need...
Treating Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, and Couples Issues
Have you ever wondered about all of the types of counseling or therapy providers out there? All of the issues in this title can be treated by several different kinds of licensed professionals. The key word to look for is “Licensed,” because it means a...
Assessing Your Healing: Signs of Progress in Therapy
Do you know that you can focus on various areas in your life to see if you are feeling better in specific ways? This is a fun, informal quiz to use for this purpose. Rate your improvement from 1 to 4, with 4 being the most improved. Leave it blank if it doesn’t...
An Attitude of Gratitude: Tips for Tough Times
“In the depth of winter, I finally realized that deep within me there lay an invincible summer.” A. Camus Let’s face it, life throws us curves sometimes. We all experience the ups and downs that lead some of us to seek a counselor’s help:...
Signs of Depression in Adults
PLEASE NOTE: this list is NOT intended to diagnose or treat you. See a licensed mental health provider or medical professional for proper diagnosis and treatment. Most people get “the blues” sometimes that last a day or two. However, Major Depressive...
When the Holidays Aren’t So Merry
When the Holidays Aren’t So Merry—Making it Through the Season “What’s wrong with me?” my patient (fictional) asked, shredding the tissue in her hands as she wept on my couch. “Shouldn’t this be a happy time of year? Why...
Regular Checkups: The Value of Maintenance Care
“The depression symptoms are just so bad again,” my patient...
Signs of Codependency
You Won’t Change, So I Must Be Doing Something Wrong: A Quick Look...
Tips for Coping with Panic Attacks
Always begin with a visit to your doctor or health care provider to...
Healing The Past: Children of Narcissistic Parents
“Why is getting along with my mother so hard?” said my...
Healthy Self-Talk: Be Your Own Cheerleader
“I just can’t do ANYTHING right,” my client sighed...
How to Handle Divorce: Ten Quick Tips
1. Protect the children. Children have a deep psychological need to...
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