By Krystal Glassman, LPC “I’m sorry, but…” These three words…well, I hear them way too often in my work as a couples counselor. While they sound harmless on the surface, they actually are three of the most harmful words that can be said to a spouse or partner. They allude to an apology, but they really just offer up… Continue Reading »
Want to be a better parent? Go play tennis.
By Marilee Feldman, LCPC, CADC If there’s one demographic group I most feel for right now, it’s parents of young children: stay-at-home moms, as well as moms and dads trying to work from home “in this era of coronavirus.” I put that phrase in quotes because it’s really getting on my nerves. I suppose it serves its purpose, reminding us… Continue Reading »
Learned Helplessness
By Krystal Glassman, LPC Learned helplessness is a concept that has been around for some time. After working with many clients who exhibit depressive and or anxious symptoms, I began to see that many folks, to some degree, describe feeling helpless, making it difficult for them to live a productive, meaningful life and leaving them feeling “less than,” unmotivated, and… Continue Reading »
Softening Your Inner Critic
By Kelsey Miller, LPC As a therapist I often hear my clients describe having an ever-present, critical, nit-picking inner critic. They struggle with self-doubt and shame, unable to see a promotion, a productive conversation, a good grade, or any type of achievement as a win. Whether we’re aware of it or not, we all have an inner critic. It’s harsher… Continue Reading »
But First, Coffee! Creating Morning Self-Care Routines
By Sarah Ligon, LCSW It’s still dark out. The bed is warm. The covers are comfy. The dog or cat is cuddled at your feet. You hit the snooze button for the third time. At this point, you’re thinking self-care means staying in bed! I totally understand. Mornings are hard, especially in the winter when the last thing you want… Continue Reading »
Have You Examined Your Life “Job Description”?
“We think our job as humans is to avoid pain, our job as parents is to protect our children from pain, and our job as a friend is to fix each other’s pain. Maybe that’s why we feel like failures so often—because we have the wrong job description of love. People who are hurting don’t need Avoiders, Protectors, or Fixers…. Continue Reading »