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What is talk therapy?

What is talk therapy?

About a year after my mother passed, I was noticing more and more how my father was self-destructing. He was not eating well, wasn't working out, would avoid social gatherings, and would just hide from the world.  Having just been through therapy to address my own...

The Role of Therapy in Overcoming Depression: A Comprehensive Guide

Depression, a common yet serious mood disorder, affects millions worldwide. It’s more than just feeling blue; it's a deep, persistent state that can significantly impact one's life. Therapy offers a beacon of hope in this struggle, providing tools and support to...

Anxiety in the Digital Age: Managing It with Online Counseling

In today’s fast-paced world, anxiety can sneak up on us. But the good news? Online counseling can be a game-changer in managing it. Let's dive into how it can help.   Understanding Anxiety: Anxiety isn't just feeling stressed or worried. It can be a persistent...

What to do when someone is suicidal.

What to do when someone is suicidal.

*** TRIGGER WARNING, DISCUSSES SUICIDE*** The short of it is, my brother has always struggled with depression. Some times are easier to navigate than others. We've always been just a little worried about him, but never to the point that we were worried for his life....

What is talk therapy?

What is talk therapy?

About a year after my mother passed, I was noticing more and more how my father was self-destructing. He was not eating well, wasn't working out, would avoid social gatherings, and would just hide from the world.  Having just been through therapy to address my own...

How To Deal With A Pandemic That Won’t End

How To Deal With A Pandemic That Won’t End

Early March 2020. We all know where we then. At home. We all remember how we felt. Uneasy, nervous, even scared.  And here we are now. Still sending our kids to school with masks on. Will this pandemic ever end??? The truth is that pandemics always end.  If you want...

How To Deal With A Political Breakup

How To Deal With A Political Breakup

Family gatherings can be crazy. There are a lot of people and a lot of opinions. Usually, to keep the peace, while we wait for my Aunt June's roast to be done and keep my mischievous niece Cindy from running away with the blueberry pie, we avoid topics like politics...

Why go to a therapist when you could talk to a friend? Here’s why.

Why go to a therapist when you could talk to a friend? Here’s why.

My last relationship was turbulent, to say the least. Even so, I didn't speak of word of any of the chaos to my close friends or family in fear of them forever hating my significant other (SO). They all thought our relationship was perfect. It was so lonely.   ...

The 5 Things Keeping Me Sane This School Year

The 5 Things Keeping Me Sane This School Year

What if you could wake up in the morning and not stress about your child’s safety at school? What if you lived in a world where, even though Covid might be raging, your sanity is intact and your kids are thriving in school.  Sound too good to be true?  For most of us...

Crying: Why do we do it, sometimes for “no reason”?

Crying: Why do we do it, sometimes for “no reason”?

Crying. Did you know that humans are the only animals to cry tears? Seems bizarre because I could swear I've seen at least one animal get teary-eyed. But it's true. To add to it, some people never cry while others seem to be "overly" emotional and cry quite a lot. Why...

Anger & Grief

Learn more about anger management and dealing with grief.

What to do when someone is suicidal.

What to do when someone is suicidal.

*** TRIGGER WARNING, DISCUSSES SUICIDE*** The short of it is, my brother has always struggled with depression. Some times are easier to navigate than others. We've always been just a little worried about him, but never to the point that we were worried for his life....

How To Deal With A Political Breakup

How To Deal With A Political Breakup

Family gatherings can be crazy. There are a lot of people and a lot of opinions. Usually, to keep the peace, while we wait for my Aunt June's roast to be done and keep my mischievous niece Cindy from running away with the blueberry pie, we avoid topics like politics...

Why go to a therapist when you could talk to a friend? Here’s why.

Why go to a therapist when you could talk to a friend? Here’s why.

My last relationship was turbulent, to say the least. Even so, I didn't speak of word of any of the chaos to my close friends or family in fear of them forever hating my significant other (SO). They all thought our relationship was perfect. It was so lonely.   ...

Crying: Why do we do it, sometimes for “no reason”?

Crying: Why do we do it, sometimes for “no reason”?

Crying. Did you know that humans are the only animals to cry tears? Seems bizarre because I could swear I've seen at least one animal get teary-eyed. But it's true. To add to it, some people never cry while others seem to be "overly" emotional and cry quite a lot. Why...

5 Love Languages and the Benefits of Learning Yours

5 Love Languages and the Benefits of Learning Yours

Father's Day is a great reminder of how much we love the dads in our lives and how much they mean to us. It helps us to stop and take a minute to reflect on our relationship and everything they do for us. Therefore, in order to celebrate Father's Day, not just on the...

5 Types of Breathing and Why You Should Try One

5 Types of Breathing and Why You Should Try One

The more self-help articles you read, the more you will notice a common thread, breathing. Whether you are trying to calm yourself down or merely trying to relax, breathing is a technique that experts swear by. Some people even set aside time in their day where they...

5 Things to Know About Grief Counseling

5 Things to Know About Grief Counseling

Grief is an inevitable part of life, whether it be a loss of a job, loss of normalcy, or the loss of a close person in your life. The situation is challenging, to say the least. There is no real way to prepare for grieving or to know exactly how it will affect you. ...

5 Ways to Copy with Coronavirus Grief

5 Ways to Copy with Coronavirus Grief

Coronavirus has affected every aspect of our lives, from our jobs to the food we put on the table. You’ve lost the normalities of your daily life and, therefore, the outlets that bring you joy and structure. The virus has changed the way you interact with people, feed...

3 Things To Know About Your Angry Teen

3 Things To Know About Your Angry Teen

Anger during the teenage years is not completely unlike anger during the toddler years. There are a vast amount of changes going on in their body and their lives, of which they might not always fully understand or feel control over. Hormones are raging while they are...

Relationships

Learn more about marriage and divorce.

What to do when someone is suicidal.

What to do when someone is suicidal.

*** TRIGGER WARNING, DISCUSSES SUICIDE*** The short of it is, my brother has always struggled with depression. Some times are easier to navigate than others. We've always been just a little worried about him, but never to the point that we were worried for his life....

How To Deal With A Political Breakup

How To Deal With A Political Breakup

Family gatherings can be crazy. There are a lot of people and a lot of opinions. Usually, to keep the peace, while we wait for my Aunt June's roast to be done and keep my mischievous niece Cindy from running away with the blueberry pie, we avoid topics like politics...

Why go to a therapist when you could talk to a friend? Here’s why.

Why go to a therapist when you could talk to a friend? Here’s why.

My last relationship was turbulent, to say the least. Even so, I didn't speak of word of any of the chaos to my close friends or family in fear of them forever hating my significant other (SO). They all thought our relationship was perfect. It was so lonely.   ...

5 Love Languages and the Benefits of Learning Yours

5 Love Languages and the Benefits of Learning Yours

Father's Day is a great reminder of how much we love the dads in our lives and how much they mean to us. It helps us to stop and take a minute to reflect on our relationship and everything they do for us. Therefore, in order to celebrate Father's Day, not just on the...

What to Know for Your First Therapy Session

What to Know for Your First Therapy Session

Making the step to get therapy is a big one. You've noticed you need help with your addiction, grief, depression, or maybe you just want to unlock your full potential as a person. You've researched therapists and picked one that makes you feel comfortable. You've made...

3 Major Mentality Shifts to Bring More Positivity into Your Life

3 Major Mentality Shifts to Bring More Positivity into Your Life

We've all heard the phrase, "life is what you make it". But what does that really mean?  Maybe you've been working your butt off for years but still haven't reached your full personal, financial, or career goals? Maybe they seem even farther away than when you...

4 Types of Love to Help Us Heal

4 Types of Love to Help Us Heal

There is no question that love is powerful. It can make us do crazy, amazing, sometimes questionable things. One thing that love can be powerful for is healing. There are many types of love that can help us heal.  What are those types of love? 1. Love through...

9 Tips To Help Children Through Their First Divorced Holiday

9 Tips To Help Children Through Their First Divorced Holiday

HOLIDAYS 9 Tips To Help Your Children Through Their First Divorced Holiday Going through a divorce can be rough enough without having to think about co-parenting during the holiday season.  Thinking about sending the kids off to your ex's during a pivotal holiday...

11 Ways To Spread Joy This Holiday Season

11 Ways To Spread Joy This Holiday Season

HOLIDAYS, JOY 11 Ways To Spread Joy This Holiday Season The holidays, specifically this week of the holiday season, many people experience joy, frustration, and even rage as they try to find the perfect gift for their loved ones.  But what are gifts really for?...

Caregiving & Empty Nesters

Learn more about adult caregiving and empty nesters.

How to Host an Empty Nester Halloween Party

How to Host an Empty Nester Halloween Party

With the kids celebrating their own new type of Halloween, it’s time for you to as well!    Chances are that if you are now empty nesters, that your friend is too. So what better way to celebrate your empty nests than with an empty nest Halloween party!  ...

New Holiday Tradition Ideas for Empty Nesters

New Holiday Tradition Ideas for Empty Nesters

Is your home feeling a little extra empty this year? Have the kids have gone away and the old traditions just aren’t the same?   This is the perfect time to reconnect with your spouse and breathe new life into the holidays.    The holidays were amazing with...

Why Your Empty Nest Needs a Pet

Why Your Empty Nest Needs a Pet

With an empty nest can also come a feeling of a void of love. You showered your little person with all of your love and attention for years upon years. Although that love will continue, there is a void for that love on a daily basis.  As an empty nester, one great...

7 Quotes to Help Rebuild Your Empty Nest

7 Quotes to Help Rebuild Your Empty Nest

Whether you had one or six little birds leave your nest, an empty nest is still an empty nest. It can feel quiet and lonely as you get used to your newfound freedom. Some wonder what they will do with their time, while others wonder what they will do with all this...

Top 5 Myths: Being a Caregiver

Top 5 Myths: Being a Caregiver

According to Caregiver.org, about 43.5 million caregivers have provided care to an adult or child within the last 12 months, unpaid. This most likely means that a substantial amount of the caregiving community is giving care without financial compensation. They are...

How to Care for Yourself as a Caregiver

How to Care for Yourself as a Caregiver

Caregivers provide help to others in need. These people may include children with special needs or an adult family member or friend. Whoever the person is, however much you love them, caregiving is hard. Caregivers are often plagued with feelings of isolation and...

11 Inspirational Quotes for Dementia Caregivers

11 Inspirational Quotes for Dementia Caregivers

If you are caring for a loved one with dementia, you know how rough it really is. To help you through the journey, we've compiled our favorite quotes that are relevant to all caregivers.  With your loved one's memory and agility fading, you may feel detached....

5 Ways to Rekindle Your Marriage as Empty Nesters

5 Ways to Rekindle Your Marriage as Empty Nesters

Here we are. The children have all left home. You and your spouse are finally alone after two decades as parents. Now what? How do you cope? What lies in store for the two of you? These are questions faced by millions of married couples worldwide each and...

4 Tips for Empty Nesters

4 Tips for Empty Nesters

The kids have grown up, they’ve moved on with careers, relationships, and even family and now the house has become eerily quiet. It's easy to feel a sense of loss, nostalgia, and maybe sadness that all those years of a busy household are a thing of the...

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