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Tween & Teens | Work Burnout
I’m sure we can all reflect upon the times that we fell as kids and scraped our knees or elbows, forming open wounds on our bodies. As the wounds began to heal, the wounds tend to leave scars as subtle reminders of the tumbles we once took.
Read MoreSelf-care. Had a hard week at work? I’m going to have a glass of wine. Self-care. Long day, and overly exhausted? I’m going to take a bath. Self-care. Feeling overwhelmed and just need to check out for a little while? I’m going to sit outside and read today. Self-care.
Read MoreInsecurities. We all have them. Insecurity simply means the feeling of uncertainty. These feelings of uncertainty can manifest themselves in the physical form as well as emotional uncertainty.
Read More2020 brought tremendous change in how we live, congregate, and work. It’s no wonder that we are seeing an increase in depression. Depression can often be misunderstood.
Read MoreWhen someone confides in us and explains that they are having a tough go of things, it is natural for us to want to change their circumstance and switch their frame of thought. You’re sad? Let’s work on being happy! You’re upset? Turn that frown upside down! What’s so wrong with that?
Read MoreI have overheard the conversation of whether or not addiction is truly a disease or if it is a choice honestly too many times to count. The idea is that you have physical control over your ability to pick up a habit that can lead to addiction so therefore, it was the person's choice and the decisions that those people make following their addiction are a direct result of the initial choice that they made to engage in whatever habit they picked up. It sounds super simple.
Read MoreOctober’s highlighted position of the month is the Rock Bottom. With COVID variants continuing to spread, please keep healthy sex practices in mind - please remain cognizant to wash your hands (and use the restroom) before and after a sexual experience!
Read MoreI was listening to a podcast the other day and the question that was presented was how are we supposed to go about showing empathy for those with who we know that we do not agree? The context in which this question was presented was not specific but it got me thinking of all the situations that this dynamic presents itself.
Read MoreI was listening to a podcast the other day and the question that was presented was how are we supposed to go about showing empathy for those with who we know that we do not agree? The context in which this question was presented was not specific but it got me thinking of all the situations that this dynamic presents itself.
Read MoreI can’t tell you how many times a client tells me, “I think I was depressed?” You might think it is obvious when you are depressed, but often you don’t realize it until you come out of depression’s fog. Further, most people think that depression looks like staying in bed all day, not seeing friends, or not laughing or having fun anymore. While those can be indicators, my experience is many people are experiencing high functioning depression. Many people with high functioning depression can hide and mask their symptoms. They go to work, achieve success, have friends, and from the outside look like they have everything together. Rates of depression are rising during the pandemic.
Read MoreTalking about sex still tends to be a taboo topic and we aren’t sure who to go to when we’re experiencing painful sex, delayed or early ejaculation, or which sex toys to use alone or with a partner. We get embarrassed, shy, and even shameful just thinking about our wants and desires for the bedroom.
Read MoreI can think of many situations where I thought to myself, “I wish this person could just read my mind.” That way, I am able to escape the responsibility of having to tell them myself because that feeling is not always the most desirable. How is this person going to respond to my request?
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