For most people, myself included, social media is a huge part of our everyday lives. It connects us to friends and family, keeps us informed on news and world events, bring us humor via funny videos and memes, and serves as a healthy distraction from everyday stressors. But as you likely know, it can also be draining and isolating. Recent… Continue Reading »
Why I Love My Messy House
As I sit here entering deeper into the black hole of Instagram, scrolling through pictures of people who I don’t even remember, I find myself feeling progressively worse with each passing post. I frequently discuss with clients the dangers of comparison and how it impacts our sense of self-worth and confidence, yet in this moment I realize how hard it… Continue Reading »
Vitamin L
By Krystal Glassman, LPC Being raised in a health conscious environment by parents who had an extensive background in nutrition and alternative medicine, I had the opportunity to learn quite a bit about the body, nutrition, and physical health. At age 6, I began taking a variety of vitamins and supplements that I was told would make me strong and… Continue Reading »
Feelings are Hard
By Felicity Dineen, LPC As a therapist I feel like I say, “What does that feel like for you?” at least 100 times per day. Usually the response is actually not a feelings word at all but rather an explanation or justification of what led me to ask that question in the first place. There’s a simple answer for why… Continue Reading »
Nurturing Courage in Children
By Dana Donahue, LCSW A few months ago, my youngest son surprised me with a decision to run for a student council position in his elementary school. If you knew him, you’d understand my reaction: Of all my children, he is the most cautious and hates to be the center of attention. He enjoys putting himself out there in the… Continue Reading »
The Four Horsemen in Couples: Stopping the Apocalypse
By Kelsey Miller, LPC You might be familiar with the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse from the New Testament that symbolize the evils to come at the end of the world – conquest, war, famine, and death. Dr. John Gottman, an expert on couples relationships and couples counseling, applied this idea to our relationships. Through extensive research and clinical studies,… Continue Reading »