By: Catherine Sangi, LPC We have all been through it before. It is that time on Sunday and we get the inevitable stomach ache and dread for the week ahead of us. The “scaries” can happen for a variety of reasons – anticipatory anxiety of all our duties and responsibilities for the upcoming week, or …
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Amelia Elkins, LCSW, CAS Why Go to Therapy? Slowly but surely, going to therapy is starting to become more normalized. Everyone knows someone who has sought out support for reasons ranging from anxiety and depression to relationship struggles. There are a variety of reasons to seek out support and things don’t need to be an …
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Amelia Elkins, LCSW, CAS “We are not working from home. We are working with home” -Esther Perel Why is Working From Home Taking a Toll? With all the changes over the past two years, working remotely has become much more popular. There are so many advantages to working from home including the flexibility to travel, …
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By: Bobby Dunham, MA, LPCC Is Your Use of Alcohol Hurting or Helping? Many of us remember the intoxicating loss of inhibitions the first time we drank alcohol. That feeling of “taking the edge off” may have allowed you to feel more comfortable in your own skin while in social settings. Using alcohol to reduce …
Men: Are You Using Alcohol to Cope? Here’s Why That Might Be Hurting More Than Helping Read More »
Three Tips to Change Your Relationship with Social Media Right Now Amelia Elkins, LCSW, CAS Are you finding yourself mindlessly scrolling on a daily basis? Does your mood negatively shift after being on social media? Do you look up and realize you’ve been lost in the feed for a whole hour? If any of these …
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Four Questions to Reset Any Type of Relationship Amelia Elkins, LCSW, CAS “Connection is why we’re here: It gives purpose and meaning to our lives” -Brené Brown Relationships serve so many purposes in our lives. Friendship, family, romance, and workplace dynamics are just a few examples of the types of relationships which help us feel …
What to know about panic attacks and how to deal with them.
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By: Catherine Sangi, LPC Do you feel as though you are always in a power struggle with your child or teen? If so, here are some tried-and-true techniques to more easily manage behaviors and get your relationship with your child back on track. Counting to 3 Count ONLY to 3, and no half numbers. If …
Managing your sobriety and mental health can be a challenge. Here are some things to consider.
By: Amelia Elkins, LCSW, CAS “Gratitude turns what we have into enough” -Aesop Gratitude can be hard to define and looks different for everyone as we all have different life circumstances. Psychologist Robert Emmons defines gratitude as “a felt sense of wonder, thankfulness, and appreciation for life” (https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2002-02382-033). One study found that writing about …
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