Mental Health for Moms: Using Social Media Well
It is becoming almost cliche to acknowledge the fact that social media can negatively affect our mental health. We all seem to feel the negativity on some level and yet…
Mental Health Portrayals in Hollywood: Examining the Depiction of Mental Illness in Film and TV
Hollywood is renowned for its movies and TV shows. It has been the epitome of the entertainment industry for decades, offering the power to entertain, educate, reveal important truths, share…
Are You Ready for an Empty Nest?
Raising children is one of the most rewarding and challenging endeavors of our lives. As a mom myself, I understand the feelings of excitement watching them grow and develop into…
Meditation 101
Why Is Meditation Good For You? Are you anxious? Depressed? Suffer from chronic pain? Do you have trouble sleeping? Do you have an overactive mind that you struggle to control?…
Coping with –Isms during Covid-19
During the Covid-19 pandemic, U.S. society has encountered many challenges... some from the way the virus has disproportionately affected certain populations; and some from issues apart from the virus itself.…
Life on a Pedestal: The Role of Therapy for Athletes, Artists, and Entertainers
“The good part about being famous is being able to help people. The hard part is every day you have to be in a good mood, because that is what…
Caring for the Little Ones Among Us
Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn. ~ Benjamin Franklin Have you ever found yourself repeatedly telling your child to complete a…
Our Search for Meaning in a Pandemic World
As mental health counselors, my colleagues and I are seeing firsthand the psychological consequences of this COVID-19 pandemic health crisis. Clients who were previously coping with psychological disorders have felt…
Coping in Hard Times
These are hard times. 2020 is working on becoming the defining year for life stress. The coronavirus is ominous, hiding around most every corner, and affecting almost every area of life…
The Paradox of Young Adulthood
College life and the post-college years can be an exciting time of independence, growth, and new opportunities. However, this unique stage of life, young adulthood, also brings its own distinct…