When you build a fire, whether to warm your home or to add a bit of ambience on a cold, winter’s night, you know you’ve got to tend to the fire to keep it going. Relationships are no different. They, too, begin with that initial spark, but you both have to tend to the relationship […]
Continue readingConflict Resolution Strategies for Couples
Conflict is natural, and every couple will experience it at some point in their relationship. The difference between a couple who can navigate this conflict and those who allow conflict to break their bond comes down to proven conflict resolution strategies. The following are highly effective strategies every couple can use to get to the […]
Continue readingHow to Stay Active When Working from Home
Since the Covid lockdowns, more and more people have begun to work from home. While working remotely definitely has its benefits (wearing pajamas all day comes to mind), there are also some drawbacks. In addition to less social interaction each day, there’s also less movement. And this lack of movement can greatly impact your health […]
Continue readingSetting Nutritional New Year’s Resolutions the Healthy Way
It’s that time of year when most of us think about setting our New Year’s resolutions. If you’re like a lot of people, you may have a goal of “losing weight” or “getting healthier.” These are obviously great goals to have, and making changes to your diet is one of the best ways to reach […]
Continue readingCan EMDR Therapy be Done Online?
When the pandemic hit, many people began to work with their therapists online. But there were many skeptics who did not believe the benefits of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy, also known as EMDR therapy, which is traditionally a hands-on therapy, could translate to online platforms. But as the pandemic unfolded and more and […]
Continue readingBenefits of Counseling for College Students
College students deal with a lot of stress. Sadly, not many reach out for support or help. Eventually their stress turns into anxiety and depression. To have a positive college experience, good mental health is required. Counseling offers numerous benefits to college students. Here are only a few: Counseling Helps with Problem-Solving You can learn […]
Continue readingHow to Cope with the Stress of Inflation
Unless you’ve been living under a proverbial rock, you no doubt are aware that inflation is the highest it’s been in decades. From gas at the pumps to food and utilities, most of us are struggling to make ends meet. And without question, this is causing massive stress. If you are feeling intense stress from […]
Continue readingHow Counseling Can Help You Reach Your Goals in the New Year
If you struggle to set goals, let alone reach them, you are definitely not alone. In fact, it is thought that roughly 92% of the population has a hard to stick to goals. And this constant cycle of trying to set beneficial life or health goals, but never quite reaching them, can ultimately lead to […]
Continue readingSobering Information: The Effects of Alcohol on the Body
The holidays are just around the corner, and that means many of us will forego our diets – and common sense – and indulge in a variety of food and spirits. And while it may seem harmless to “live it up” once in a while, drinking too much alcohol can have some pretty dramatic effects […]
Continue readingHow to Prevent Back Pain While Traveling
You wait all year for that two-week vacation, so you don’t want to spend it rubbing a sore back from traveling. There’s no doubt that driving long distances or flying in ridiculously cramped quarters can give anyone back pain. Here are some things you can do to prevent back pain while traveling: Move Your Body […]
Continue readingTips to Help Bond with Your Teen
When our children are young, they come to us, it seems, innumerable times throughout the day wanting to share something with us. An idea they had, a discovery, questions about life. At times these visits aren’t so helpful or desired, like when we’re on an important conference call or having… private time with our spouse. […]
Continue reading10 Steps to Achieving Your 2023 Goals.
Are you struggling to stay motivated and achieve your goals? You’re not alone. Even when we want a result so bad that we can taste it, it can be hard to keep ourselves going toward new habits that feel hard when the comfort of the familiar is so available. Motivational science is an entire […]
Continue readingSigns you Need to Take a Mental Health Day
Do you ever get up in the morning and wonder if it would be okay for you to take a mental health day? If so, you’re definitely not alone. In fact, research from the American Psychological Association shows that today’s workforce is experiencing job burnout at alarming rates. What are Mental Health Days Exactly? The […]
Continue readingHow the Nervous System Affects Your Health
Your nervous system runs and powers every organ and every other system, from your brain to your digestion, breathing and beyond. But what many people don’t consider is that the natural aging process, toxins and diseases can damage your nervous system, and therefor your overall health and well-being. What does the nervous system do? Your […]
Continue readingGive the Gift of Mental Health: 5 Present Ideas
The holidays are just around the corner, and many of us are struggling to come up with gift ideas our friends and family will love. With so many people dealing with stress and anxiety these days over the recession, layoffs and threat of nuclear war, the best gift you can give this season is the […]
Continue readingSleep Positions to Ease Back Pain
Do you suffer from lower back pain? If so, you’re definitely not alone. In fact, a Global Burden of Disease study named lower back pain as the leading cause of disability around the world. What may be surprising to some is that lower back pain is often brought on by the stress and strain of bad […]
Continue readingInternational Survivors of Suicide Day
November 21st is International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day, an event that brings together survivors of suicide to share their experiences and offer hope and encouragement to others. Loss is never easy, but losing a loved one to suicide is particularly painful. Sadly, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that roughly 800,000 people die from […]
Continue readingTips To Stay Healthy During Holiday Meals & Parties
The holidays are just around the corner, and that means singing carols, giving gifts, and eating copious amounts of fat and sugar! While it can feel perfectly fine and fun to be decadent over the holidays, before you know it, January first rolls around and you’ve put on 10 extra pounds! If you have been […]
Continue readingDealing with Family Trauma Around the Holidays
The holidays are often a complex time for many people. On the one hand, there is a sense of joy in the air, while on the other hand, sorrow and grief because of either a loss or dysfunctional family dynamic. The following are some ways you can deal with family trauma around the holidays. Have […]
Continue readingAnti-Bullying Awareness Week
According to the National Center for Educational Statistics, one out of every five students reported being bullied in 2019, with slightly more female than male students reporting being a victim. 41% of students who reported being a target said they believed the bullying would continue. Anti-Bullying Awareness Week occurs each November as a reminder that […]
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