By Sarah Ligon, LCSW Do you ever find yourself chasing the ideal life? The picture-perfect happy life we often see on social media that leaves a pang in your stomach and a wanting for more? I myself am guilty of getting caught up in this race to find happiness from time to time. But what I have realized is, the… Continue Reading »
Could Your Communication Style Be Improved?
By Jessica Dillon, MS If you sometimes wonder why it’s so hard to get through to others, you’re not alone. Relationships are hard work, and so is communicating effectively. We can all find ways to improve our communication style, and doing so can be a lifelong process. Here are some common themes in communicating less effectively. Do you recognize any… Continue Reading »
Five Books That Transformed My Life
By Dana Donahue, LCSW When I was younger, I enjoyed reading all genres of books from mystery and adventure to historical fiction and biographies. No topic was off limits, as reading became a way to relax and separate from the daily stressors of life. When I entered into motherhood and began years of sleepless nights, my love affair with books… Continue Reading »
Living a Values-based Life
By Krystal Glassman, LPC Did you know that examining your values can change your life? In recent years, mental health practitioners have become increasingly aware of the importance of working with an individual’s values and the ways in which doing so can help people live more meaningful lives. “Values” can be an abstract, sometimes confusing concept. Values can be… Continue Reading »
Five Things Your Therapist Wants You to Know before Your First Counseling Session
Almost everyone knows someone who has been in counseling, but that doesn’t mean they’ve talked openly about what the experience was like. If you’ve never had therapy and haven’t been talking to the people in your life who have, you’ve probably got some preconceived ideas about what it will be like, from movies and TV. As a therapist, I’d like… Continue Reading »
Forgiveness, Part 1: Forgiving Others
By Dana Donahue, LCSW Love and forgiveness is not for the fainthearted.—Meher Baba What is forgiveness? The formal definition of forgive is to stop feeling angry or resentful toward someone for an offense, flaw, or mistake. We hear this word so often as being the key to living a happy life, but how can we achieve something that we don’t… Continue Reading »