5 Myths About Relationships and Couples Counseling
5 Myths About Relationships and Couples Counseling Michelle Washburn-Busk Ph.D., LMFT If you are wondering whether you are alone in having difficulties in your marriage or relationship, look no further than a quick open-ended Google search. Enter “Does every relationship….” and you will probably see a list of commonly searched questions that looks something like this: […]
Keeping Your Spirits Up When the Holidays End
Ways to strengthen your psychological well-being during a tough holiday season Thanks to psychologist Mary Alvord, PhD, Michi Fu, PhD and David Palmiter, PhD, who assisted with this article. We hate to see them struggle and we know how it feels to have our world fall apart, in one way or another. But because depression […]
Ways to strengthen your psychological well-being during a tough holiday season
Ways to strengthen your psychological well-being during a tough holiday season Thanks to psychologist Mary Alvord, PhD, Michi Fu, PhD and David Palmiter, PhD, who assisted with this article. We hate to see them struggle and we know how it feels to have our world fall apart, in one way or another. But because depression […]
How to Help a Friend with Depression
How to Help a Friend with Depression Medically reviewed by Danielle Wade, LCSW — By Hilary I. Lebow We hate to see them struggle and we know how it feels to have our world fall apart, in one way or another. But because depression is so complex, it can be difficult to know exactly where […]
4 Tips for Managing Anger
4 Tips for Managing Anger Rubin Khoddam Ph.D. The Addiction Connection If you tend to have a short fuse or have intense anger outbursts, it may feel easy to judge yourself for your reactions. But there is an important difference between feeling angry and acting on it. You can be justified in feeling angry and […]
Hate The Holidays? Here Are 8 Ways to Cope and Find Joy This Year.
Hate The Holidays? Here Are 8 Ways to Cope and Find Joy This Year By Morgan Mandriota The holidays are hyped up to be “the most wonderful time of the year.” And for some, they are. But the pressure to be merry and jolly alongside the rest of the world becomes extra heavy when you […]
When Is It Time to Seek Marriage Counseling?
When Is It Time to Seek Marriage Counseling? Medically reviewed by Jennifer Litner, PhD, LMFT, CST — By Madelyn Brown Marriage and conflict often go hand-in-hand. Here are some signs that it’s time to seek marriage counseling. There are many reasons why people might experience strife in a marriage: stretched finances, differences in parenting choices, […]
Mindfulness at Work: Setting Intention to Maintain Calm
Mindfulness at Work: Setting Intention to Maintain Calm Medically reviewed by Vara Saripalli, Psy.D. — By Jenna Fletcher Mindfulness is being present at the moment without judgment and acknowledging your emotions without feeling overwhelmed or critical. It allows you to focus on what you’re doing and block out obsessive thoughts or distractions. But these descriptions […]
“How to Talk to Kids About Anxiety”
How to Talk to Kids About Anxiety Daniel Flint Ph.D. Behavior Problems, Behavior Solutions Have you ever wondered if your child has anxiety? Or noticed their anxiety increasing since the COVID-19 pandemic? If so, then you’re noticing what the data already bears out. But while a licensed mental health professional will be able to help provide you […]
‘Courtroom Brain’: Is Your Partner on Trial?
‘Courtroom Brain’: Is Your Partner on Trial? Ken Fremont-Smith, MAC, LMHC Don’t let resentment turn your partner into the defendant in your relationship It’s easy to listen to your partner when you’re happy with each other. When trust is strong, even criticism doesn’t hurt. It’s not as easy when you are in conflict. Your wonderful partner is […]