The Importance of Patience & Self-Forgiveness During the Holiday Season to Counteract Anxiety
As the holidays season approaches, therapists and clients alike mentally prepare for a change in the direction their therapy sessions might take. During this session, patience and self-forgiveness become ever more crucial when focusing on maintaining a healthy mental state and limiting anxiety. The holiday season is notorious for causing stress and anxiety, but it […]
Telemedicine -Counseling from your couch
Telemedicine has been around for a while. Breaking barriers for those who did not have a facility close enough or could not physically go to the office. After Covid, the world opened the doors for providers to see clients from home using video and audio technology that is HIPPA compliant. Based on last week’s census, […]
When A Relationship Ends
It REALLY hurts! But what can a person do to handle it emotionally? If the couple has been living together, whether married or not, it’s a very sticky situation all readers of this can agree, because there are so many, many details to deal with (practical ones added on top of the emotional upheaval).. But, even if it […]
Reduce Your Loneliness
Theresa May, the British Prime Minister, is having her government address what is called a “modern health scourge.” She states that her country is not the only one whose health and welfare are being affected by loneliness. Yes, loneliness doesn’t only affect your mental health but may affect your physical health and longevity as well. […]
“just Do It” In 2019
Each New Year makes us think about ways to improve our future. What would help you to be happier in 2019 and beyond? Start with one way in which you would like to see your life different and try to figure out how to make it happen. Plan the steps and be sure to include […]
7 Gifts You Give To Yourself While Giving To Another
Opening vividly-wrapped packages of varying sizes and shapes can be exhilarating and festive. That is typically what gift-giving is like for most of us. But there are gifts that you can receive while you are giving usually without the pretty wrapping. The following are some that would fit in an envelope: Theater tickets for […]
Holiday De-stressing And Blues-reducing (Making Holidays More Like The Fantasy Ones You Think Others Have!)
MYTH OF THE HOLIDAYS — Everyone else has the perfect, warm, loving family with whom they share great cheerfulness. TRUTH — some families have ideal holidays but most people have disappointing ones at best — dreadful for many. For more pleasant ones that minimize disappointment you might want to try the following suggestions. 10 Ways […]
Why Are Holidays So Difficult For So Many People?
The two main reasons are: 1) Past holidays were unpleasant (especially while we were growing up) so each one reminds us of past ones. This is often based on Hollywood glamorizing family life making us think we are missing that perfect happy family who hugs, kisses, talks gayly and caringly with each other and gives […]
Thanksgiving Thoughts
By Terry Hefter, LCPC The first thing we think about is the turkey, right? Or, maybe the family togetherness? For some it’s the historical value that makes this day special. For many the essential feature of this holiday is the spiritual overtone. These people give thanks for the food on the table — not only […]
Resolving Division Of Labor Disagreements For Couples Who Live Together
First, address ways each partner can understand self and other as it relates to this topic: 1. Each make a list of who did these tasks in family-of-origin (or maybe someone was hired to do them): a. laundry b. grocery-shopping c. loading and unloading the dishwasher (or washing the dishes by hand) d. making the […]