Why Telehealth (video therapy) is important during COVID-19
As the news about COVID-19 virus continues to raise concern and worry in our communities and as local and state governments urge the population to practice “Social Distancing” as a way to reduce and contain the spread of the virus, there are ways in which you will be able to continue with your mental care needs.…
Read MorePremarital Counseling: Answering the Questions Love forgets to Ask
It’s one of the most common dreams: meet someone, fall in love, get married, and start a life together. So many people long for this. And when they do find it, it’s truly a dream come true. Unfortunately, fairytale endings aren’t always a reality for those who fall in love. As anyone in a long-term…
Read MoreFinancial Stress: How to Know if it’s impacting Your Wellbeing?
Although it’s not glamorous in any way, finances impact our wellbeing more than most people like to admit. Granted, this stress is mostly reserved for those who don’t always feel that they have enough money to cover the basics. And let’s be honest, financial stress can weigh incredibly heavy on a person. Yet, some people…
Read MoreConnection, Communication, and Comfort: 6 Key Ways to Be There for your Teen
The teenager in your life needs you in their life too. Despite the shrugs that pass for answers to your questions. Notwithstanding the rolled eyes, grimaces, or long-suffering sighs. Regardless of the embarrassing spectacle you may become whenever their friends are around. Marching toward adulthood is often an uphill climb amid an avalanche of traditional…
Read MoreFacing the Holidays Alone? Ways to Deal with Loneliness
The holidays can be a cheery, festive time of year – but if you’re feeling lonely during these long holiday months, it’s not quite so merry. Perhaps you live too far away from some of your loved ones to spend time with them. Maybe you’re strapped for cash, and you can’t go to all of…
Read MoreKey Ways to Keep Your Marriage Strong Through the Holidays
What do the holidays mean to your marriage? Do you spend the weeks tapped into the gratitude and good times of the season? Or are you both strained and stressed as holiday gatherings and obligations keep you from cozying up together to enjoy it all? The truth is, marriage needs attention no matter what time…
Read MoreHoliday Anxiety? Maintain Your Calm with These 5 Soothing Steps
Even though the holiday season is supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year, it’s not uncommon for people to experience higher levels of stress than usual. Between shopping for gifts and stretching your budget, spending extra time with relatives, traveling, and trying to manage all of your usual work responsibilities at the…
Read More5 Common Misinterpreted Anxiety Symptoms Your Teen May Be Exhibiting
Is your teen anxious? How can you be sure? Maybe they are moody, jumpy, or prone to mysterious aches and pains that keep them home from school? Is that anxiety? Or normal teenage ups and downs? If you are concerned that a mental health issue might be a factor, then a bit of investigation is…
Read More5 Key Strategies for Moving On after Your Break Up
Breakups come in many forms. Sometimes they hurt terribly. And sometimes they were such a long time coming that you can’t help but look forward to your freedom. Still, it takes time to recover. Your life changes in many ways. And you begin to see that your life shifts. You no longer need to check-in…
Read MoreOverwhelmed by Back to School Anxiety? Tips for parents on How to Stay Calm.
Parents often joke that they are relieved when the end of summer arrives and are eager to put their children back into the routine of the school year. Yet, most of us know that the transition often isn’t an easy one. In fact, your family’s return to the classroom may be fraught with all kinds of…
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