The Journey of Mental Health Recovery: Why It’s a Good Thing

The Journey of Mental Health Recovery: Why It’s a Good Thing

We are a society that likes results fast. We went from drive-thru lanes at fast-food restaurants to having Uber Eats bring our meal to us. Now, we can pull into a parking spot at the grocery store and have people bring our groceries right out to our car at the designated time. Or, we can just have our groceries brought right to our house. Two-day shipping has become the norm and we can obtain entire degrees online without having to inconvenience ourselves with going to class. There’s no denying, we like things done fast. But, when it comes to mental health, recovery is a journey, not a sprint. It’s full of ups and downs and twists and turns. However, while we are on the journey, we can make plenty of discoveries and find hope along the way.

How to Overcome Infidelity in a Relationship: Is it Possible?

How to Overcome Infidelity in a Relationship: Is it Possible?

What do most people want out of marriage? A partner they can love, trust, and enjoy their life with. Unfortunately, there are many problems and obstacles that come along and break up that perfect image of what we want our marriages to look like. The website Trustify recently conducted a survey that found that over half of the people surveyed (both men and women) had cheated on their spouses. If you are living in this situation right now you might be wondering if it’s even possible to overcome infidelity.

How Yoga Can Reduce Stress and Anxiety and Help You Find Serenity

How Yoga Can Reduce Stress and Anxiety and Help You Find Serenity

There are so many reasons why people experience stress and anxiety. It could be due to health problems, work problems, finances, or relationship challenges. It can be from one situation in your life or a mix of many. While the variables are different from one person to the next, the thing that is the same for everyone is that stress and anxiety are not going to just go away. We will all continue to face situations and challenges that cause us to worry. However, yoga can help you learn how to reduce those feelings of stress and find serenity in your life, even in the midst of difficult times.

The Spirit of Christmas is Giving

The holiday season can result in an influx of new clients seeking out therapy. It is common for emails and voicemails to be left on Christmas evening looking for an upcoming appointment, as the holiday just brought on too much and became overwhelming. I cannot help but picture where these individuals are physically, on a day of giving and cheer, where their internal functioning is not matching their surroundings. Part of me also understands. Holidays can bring on sadness, amplified by grief, loss, among other stressors. When people are able to reach out for help, from a therapist’s perspective, it is such a brave choice, and is a display of the courageous hope they hold, even if they aren’t feeling very hopeful in the moment.

How to Manage Stress and Anxiety Over Holiday Break with the Kids

How to Manage Stress and Anxiety Over Holiday Break with the Kids

It’s that time of year again. Your child is anxiously awaiting the arrival of the holiday break. They can’t wait to be home from school, have freedom in their schedule, and are super excited about the upcoming holidays. However, while they are so excited about it, it might be causing you a lot of stress and anxiety. And, their excitement can quickly disappear as they deal with this right alongside of you.

Perfectionism: A Growing Challenge for College Students

Perfectionism: A Growing Challenge for College Students

Colleges around the country are experiencing an increasing problem with the mental health of their students. The number of students seeking counseling while in college has increased over the years. In fact, a study by The American College Health Association found that the majority of students had experienced “overwhelming anxiety”. The study also showed that 40 percent of college students admitted they had experienced such high levels of anxiety in the prior year that it was difficult to function. Those are alarming statistics. It’s important to pinpoint where this increase in mental health challenges is coming from. While there are several different reasons one of them is the struggle with perfectionism.