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 »
Worried about Poor Sleep? Counseling Could Help
By Sarah Ligon, LCSW Insomnia is a concern that comes up often in therapy. In fact, one in three people have difficulty sleeping at least one night per week. The story line often goes something like this: “I just laid there staring at the clock last night, counting the hours and minutes I had left before my alarm went off…. Continue Reading »
The Practice of Gratitude
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 »