Life can be full of twists and turns, and there are times when we may feel inundated and uncertain as to how to move on. Individual therapy provides a confidential, safe space where people can explore what’s going on in their inner or outer world with the help of a qualified mental health professional.
Read MoreSkillful communication is at the heart of healthy relationships whether in the workplace or in your personal relationships. If it was so easy, why do so many individuals, including couples, get it wrong and blame each other for everything?
Read MoreConflict is a part of life and happens in most relationships. When approached the right way it can lead to personal growth and can help to strengthen your relationships. Conflict can be a healthy part of most relationships and can be viewed as mostly normal.
Read MoreHow does your personality affect your coping skills? When looking at different types of personality characteristics, something called the Big Five was developed to help understand the different personality types. Dive in to learn more.
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Feeling more forgetful than usual? Feelings of depression and signs of depression can affect your memory in the long run. It appears the reverse is also true in that loss of memory can lead to greater depression. Depression not only affects how you feel, but it affects how you think.
Read MoreArt has existed for thousands of years. Different art mediums have been used to promote healing such as singing, painting, drawing, and knitting to name a few.
Read MoreFood. A fundamental basic need that unites everyone yet many struggles with it. Traditional diets are based on restricting calories, and there have been and are different types of weight loss recipes or eating only one of the same thing such as fruits.
Read MoreSpirituality can be defined as a belief in something greater than ourselves, for some that have a difficult time with the concept of God the term higher power or divine force can be used.
Read MorePregnancy and post-pregnancy is a time of particular vulnerability in a woman’s life with the possible emergence of mental health issues and depression. Post Partum Depression, otherwise known as PPD is a common condition for mothers who have recently given birth and can cause great feelings of distress.
Read MoreArchetypes can be defined as an image, a character, or pattern of circumstances that recurs throughout literature and thought consistently enough to be considered a universal concept or situation.
Read MoreWhat makes for healthy interpersonal relationships? Healthy relationships are based on the principle of cooperation. As I thought about this and how it might be helpful to different people in different contexts, for example, work, family, The Seven Habits Flew off my bookshelf.
Read MoreIs it time for a digital detox? Spending time in nature has many therapeutic benefits, from reducing feelings of depression and anxiety, to promoting the calm needed to get through exams or increase overall resilience in the face of stress.
Read MoreIt can happen to you. It can happen to me. The loss of motivation in setting any new goals and losing the momentum that keeps you going. There are times when this can happen to everyone.
Read MoreIn today’s fast-paced world mental health days are not optional but an essential part of menta health and well-being. The concept of mental health days was introduced in the 20th century with the sensitization of mental health and well-being getting more attention; menta
Read MorePost traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can emerge after being involved in or witnessing a traumatic event. The condition evolves into an acute sense of danger and has an effect on an individual's fight or flight response.
Read MoreAnyone who has experienced depression understands how debilitating it can feel. The lack of energy and motivation to go about your daily activities and work. Walking around feels like you’re walking under a constant dark cloud or are constantly on edge.
Read MoreYou are what you eat, so they say. For ages, people have been told to eat healthy and have adhered to a variety of different diets for health reasons, most often for weight loss and maintaining an ideal weight. Lifestyle habits such as diet, physical exercise and sleep all affect mental and physical health and poor lifestyle habits can trigger mental health problems.
Read MoreHappiness has for the longest time been known to be the essential ingredient to a life of health full of vitality and mental health and well-being. The Pursuit of Happiness is so embedded in the American mindset that it is an inherent part of The Declaration of Independence.
Read MoreGet creative and find your happy place. Creativity is underrated, yet it has many benefits and supports mental health in many ways. Creativity enhances cognitive, mental, physical and social functioning and balances the emotions. There is a definite link between creativity and mental health.
Read MoreAre you constantly scrutinizing your appearance and nitpicking every detail? I once had a client who spent hours in the mirror making sure she got her hair parted the right way to get it just right.
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