Depression-Proof Your Lifestyle
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Great Places to go in Denver if you have Social Anxiety
When you have Social Anxiety, meeting new people is always a challenge. Going out and mingling can feel like a minefield. Some people think those with Social Anxiety are naturally introverts or not interested in making friends and finding partners, but that can’t be further from the truth. One of my clients with Social Anxiety …
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Ever Wanted to Ask A Therapist a Question?
Have You Ever Wanted to Ask A Therapist a Question? Any question. Maybe about your boyfriend. Or your roommate. Or your family. Have you ever thought to yourself “Am I just weird? Or is this normal?” Lots of people have wondered these things, and really want an answer. But often they don’t know where to …
A Beautiful Video of What it’s Like to Live with Anxiety
A Beautiful Video of What it’s Like to Live with Anxiety Meghan Rinks knows what it feels like to deal with anxiety every day. She channeled her emotions into the beautiful short film about a day in the life of someone with anxiety. Great job Meghan!
The Connection between Depression and Marijuana
Is there a connection between depression and Marijuana. Since weed is legal in Colorado, we get asked often about the effect of marijuana on depression, and if marijuana use can cause depression. We also get asked a lot if marijuana can help depression. Let’s look at each of these questions one at a time: Is …
Is Marijuana Good or Bad for Anxiety?
Is Marijuana Good or Bad for Anxiety? Thrive Counseling is in Denver, so marijuana is everywhere. I think it will be legal is most states very soon, and it’s widely used in varying levels. I personally think it should be legal, and it’s not incredibly harmful. But if you struggle with anxiety, you probably want …
How to Cope with Shame and Develop Shame Resilience
*Today’s post is a Guest Post from the wonderful folks at Lincoln Park Therapy Group in Chicago. Check them out here. “Ugh, I can’t believe I did that! I’m so dumb!” Have you ever said that to yourself? If so, you were probably feeling something called shame. Whether we like to admit it or not, …
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How Depression Looks Different in Men and Women
Unfortunately, depression has become a very prevailing part of our day-to-day lives. The stress of work and finances builds up on top of personal matters, like family crisis, low self-esteem, and other disturbances. Thankfully, psychologists and mental health professionals have gone in-depth into the study of depression and its symptoms, and if you’re currently facing …
How To Make Your New Year’s Resolution Stick
This is a post from the American Psychological Association with great ideas to make your New Year’s Resolution stick. Lose weight? Check. Start exercising? Check. Stop smoking? Check. It can be daunting when your list of New Year’s Resolutions is as long as your holiday shopping list. In addition to the post-holiday slump, not being able …
The Denver Health Trend that Leaves Us All Hating Our Bodies
Denver is an amazing city. I love it, and you probably do too. Ever since I moved here in 2009 I’ve made the Mile High City my home. I initially loved the focus on health, exercise, and outdoor activities. But over the years working with my clients at Thrive Counseling, I’ve noticed a trend that, …
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Using a Professional Counselor to Help With the Emotional Aspects of Divorce
Guest Post: This is a guest post from the wonderful professionals at Divorce Matters in Denver, CO. They can help guide you through a pain-free divorce. If you are getting divorced in Denver, CO you are far from alone. According to data provided by the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), approximately …
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Was I Sexually Harassed? How to Tell and How to Move Forward
The Effects of Sexual Harassment, and How To Moved Forward if You Were Harassed at Work. There’s big news going around about the predatory behavior of Harvey Weinstein. Multitudes of women has come forward about being harassed by him and having their boundaries violated. Unfortunately, sexual harassment is really, really common. Just look through you …
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