Nov 22, 2019 | Coping Skills, Depression, Postpartum, Stress Management
Seasonal depression is a more common term for a condition named SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder). SAD is a recurring depression that often occurs in the late fall and winter months. Here are some tips to help with symptoms of seasonal depression: 1. Mimic the...
Oct 30, 2019 | Depression
We’ve all experienced a sadness, perhaps brought on by a breakup, or the death of a loved one. However, depression occurs when those sad feelings continue, even after circumstances have changed. Oftentimes individuals will notice the most common signs including...
Oct 23, 2019 | Stress Management
Reprinted with Permission from Author: Stephanie Reilly, MSW, LCSW Autumn has swept in with changing leaves and a crispness in the air. Whether or not you are a fan of the cooler temperatures, you may be feeling stressed lately. It could be fewer hours of day light, a...
Oct 14, 2019 | Family Counseling, Couples Therapy
Relationships can present many challenges. Having a counselor to help navigate feelings and emotions can be tremendously beneficial. And counseling does not need to be a last resort. Counseling has the potential to make good relationships great. It’s a time for...
Oct 11, 2019 | Feelings, Emotional Awareness
How can you manage your feelings if you don’t know what they are? Only about one-third of adults can accurately identify their emotions, according to the bestselling book Emotional Intelligence 2.0. Maybe you were discouraged from expressing your feelings when you...
Aug 20, 2019 | Postpartum, Coping Skills, Depression, Family Counseling, Parenting
Adjusting to motherhood can be a stressful time as you learn to care for your new baby. In addition to stress, many new moms also experience feelings of sadness, anxiety, fear, and depression. These feelings are not unusual. In fact, the “baby blues” and postpartum...
Jul 30, 2019 | Family Counseling, Mental Illness
What happens when someone you love is diagnosed with a mental illness? How does it affect your life and the life of your family members? Whether it’s your child, your parent, your sibling, or your spouse, caring for someone with a mental illness can really take a toll...
Jul 13, 2019 | Family Counseling, Anxiety, Children, Parenting
The prevalence of anxiety in children under 12 is estimated to be between 15-20%. That means that around one in every six kids experiences diagnosable symptoms of anxiety. Many more children suffer from anxiety, but may not meet all of the criteria to qualify for a...
Jul 2, 2019 | Trauma, PTSD
Many couples struggle with PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) and don’t even know it. While there many common causes of marital tension, there are times when the root of the tension can be an undiagnosed and untreated mental illness, such as PTSD. It can be easy...
Mar 28, 2019 | Stress Management, Coping Skills
The strain of life — from everyday conflicts to major losses — can stretch our well-being to the breaking point. Here’s what scientists know, and still don’t know, about the stress-illness connection. ———By Tom Siegfried...
