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Mary-Lauren O’Crowley, NCC, LPC What’s the real difference between stress and anxiety? As close as they may seem, they greatly differ, as stress is characterized by external short- or long-term triggers. When we undergo stress, it can cause both mental and physical symptoms. Interestingly enough, these symptoms are often overlooked. Some of these symptoms include anger, fatigue, aches and pains, sleep difficulties, and digestive troubles. On the other hand, anxiety is characterized by persistent and overwhelming episodes of worry that are difficult to control, even…
Read MoreMary-Lauren O’Crowley, NCC, LPC The inner critic is an opinion or inner voice, that has a negative and critical pattern of thoughts about ourselves and others. Inner critics are the distressing and disturbing thoughts or voices that lead to self-destructive and maladaptive behavior. Inner critics are like dialogues in head that only criticizes and notices faults of own self and others. The gushing of self-damaging thoughts makes an anti-self that demoralizes and disheartens the individual from giving…
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Mary-Lauren O’Crowley, NCC, LPC A person’s wellbeing is not only physical but is an integration between physical (body) and mental (mind) health. There is a strong connection between mind and body. The connection between physical and mental health can be better understood with the help of an example. When you continuously stress over something like job or finances then it can yield stomach problems, muscle pain, and headaches. Similarly, if you have a chronic health problem then it can…
Read MoreSteven Losardo, LMFT When seeing your friends get married or in a happy relationship, it can be hard not to hate being single, but there are better ways to look at it. Use this time of being single to enjoy your freedom, work on yourself, and try new hobbies or interests. You may have not found “the one” yet, but you will in due time. It is always better to be single than be in an unhealthy…
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Steven Losardo, MFT Are you currently in a relationship that seemed promising initially but recently has become not so fun or satisfying anymore? Are you beating yourself up about it, or are you starting to secretly wonder if maybe this new, tougher phase is not entirely your fault? And are you feeling afraid to face some of your own deepest fears about the future of the relationship? The very fact that you are reading this article suggests…
Read MoreBy: Zana Van Der Smissen, LPC, NCC The reality that we face as humans is that the earth is warming up and with that, severe weather such as flooding, heat waves and natural disasters will be more frequent. Now, how these things might affect people will be different depending on where you live, your experiences and your demographics. However, according to the Institute for Economics and Peace, 141 countries will be faced with an ecological threat by…
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By Shannon M. Duffy, MFT, LCPC I love the Olympics, the competition, the drive, the teamwork, the perseverance, all of it. This year at the Olympics all of those were on display along with the honesty on how each athlete has dealt with their own mental health. Front and center were discussions of how the athletes are handing their personal struggles. The pandemic was especially impactful for those Olympic hopefuls who were forced to postpone their dreams…
Read MoreMegan Mulroy, LPC If you work in a helping profession, chances are that you enjoy being of service to others and probably like helping your friends. Maybe you play the ‘mom,’ ‘dad,’ or even ‘therapist,’ in your friend group, or are the first phone call when a friend needs to vent. If you have made a career out of this very special skill, like nurse/doctor, teacher, social worker, or therapist, there might also be a good chance…
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By: Danielle Bertini, LPC Rejection hurts. And we’ve all experienced it at one point or another. Perhaps you didn’t get the job offer you wanted, were ghosted by a friend or a romantic partner, or weren’t invited to a social event—only to see them posting about it all over social media. It hurts! We feel rejected when we’re not included, accepted, or approved of, and it involves the loss of something we had or wanted. This can…
Read MoreHannah Hopper, LPC You’ve already had several talks with your ex about the end of your relationship, you’ve cancelled future plans, and given back the things they had at your place. But all the feelings are still there on your end and you had no idea the relationship would end like this. So now what? You might be wanting closure with the relationship but are having trouble figuring out how to do that. Here are some things…
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