We all know how challenging life can be at times. These challenges may occur over a long time period, or a crisis might show up at your doorstep. These situations may cause a great deal of stress, anxiety or depression. Having psychological flexibility will help you navigate these challenges a little smoother. Learning psychological flexibility ...
When you mention the holiday season, some people feel a sense of dread. There is so much to do, parties to attend, decorating your home, holiday cards and baking. While this may be a lot of fun, it can seem overwhelming. Remember, you don’t have to do everything just because you did it last year. ...
I’m guessing most of you are ready for this election season to be over. Polarization is all around us. It leads to rifts amongst family members and friends. People wonder how anyone could vote for a candidate other than the one they are voting for. I was recently out to dinner with a friend and ...
At some point in your life you or someone you love may have thoughts of suicide. Perhaps this person even made an attempt. For most people this is a very difficult topic. September is suicide prevention month, the purpose of which is to educate the community and bring awareness about mental health and tools for ...
We all experience anxiety disorder symptoms at some point or another. Actually a moderate amount of anxiety is good as it can serve as a motivator to achieve a goal. However, if there is too much anxiety, then performance goes down. It becomes a disorder if it prevents you from living life and doing the ...
You may or may not have heard of ghosting. In case you aren’t aware of the term, it is when someone cuts you off for no reason. This term came about from the dating apps. After connecting with someone they just stop responding out of the clear blue. When this occurs you have no idea ...
People tend to say they are OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) without really understanding what it involves. Millions of people struggle and may be ashamed to admit it. If someone has OCD they have obsessive, intrusive and unwanted thoughts. As a way to neutralize these thoughts or reduce their anxiety they engage in compulsive (repetitive) behaviors. ...
You may wonder do I need therapy? Or how do I know if I need to go to therapy? As I mentioned in my last blog, you might think something needs to be seriously wrong with you to seek therapy. However, that is not true, life is hard. Most of us have been put in ...
Are you feeling a little down in the dumps after the holidays? Don’t worry; many people experience post holiday blues. It’s natural to feel sad after all the anticipation, fun and festivities. If you spent time with family, it can be difficult to see them leave as you may not know when you will see ...
The holidays are filled with fun, food and festivities. Hopefully you are able to enjoy them. However, if you have the holiday blues, you may not feel like celebrating. Perhaps you struggle with anxiety or depression and it’s overwhelming for you. You may have recently lost a loved one, or it’s a reminder of family ...
