Depression
When you think of being an introvert or an extrovert, what do you think of? Do you think of once referring to yourself, as “I am an outgoing introvert,” or speaking of their friend who is the “life of the party” and they are “the most extroverted person I know.” I have realized that we have begun to think that the difference between the two dimensions of personality are that extroverted people are outgoing, and introverted people…
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Online dating is now a way that many people are meeting their spouses. There are many different dating apps for our phones and then ones that are more computer based. There are ones that you can meet based on looks, or GPS of the way you travel to work, personality, etc. I cannot even keep up with all the ones that are out there. Online dating is normal and with society today, it is a great way…
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Danielle Bertini Worrying is a part of human nature. If people didn’t have the ability to worry, they wouldn’t be able to anticipate and prepare for life’s challenges. However, for some people, worrying gets to be overwhelming and can even lead to depression due to such a negative outlook on life. In this day and age, it can be easy to get wrapped up in anxiety and a negative outlook with recent world and domestic events. Nevertheless,…
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Matthew Cuddeback, LCSW Mental health has become a major talking point recently as a result of people trying to make sense of the terrorist attacks in Texas and Ohio. These sad and all too frequent acts of violence are rife with areas worth discussion and understanding, but the area that I feel is crucial for mental health professionals to discuss is that it is patently false and extremely harmful to blame such violent acts on a person’s…
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There are times in our lives where we feel like we’ve hit a wall – where something about our life or situation feels stagnant. Feeling “stuck” in a place that feels less than optimal can be frustrating. In these moments we are quicker to respond with irritability, anger, sadness, and pessimism. If you feel like you’re stuck and can recognize it, the next step is to do something about it. Being willing to change stagnancy takes a…
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Amanda Ann Gregory, LCPC, EMDR Certified Self-care has become a phenomenon. We hear about the importance of self-care everywhere we turn. You might know the self-care methods of your loved ones or of your favorite celebrity. But do you know what self-care practices work best for you? Self-care isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach. Something that works well for your friend may not be beneficial for you. It’s important to know which self-care practices work the best for you.…
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Amanda Ann Gregory, LCPC, EMDR Certified Would you rather avoid conversations which may involve conflict? If so, you’re not alone. Conversations involving conflict can be intimidating and difficult. Yet, it’s important that we participate in these discussions, as conflict is a natural ingredient of a healthy relationship. It might be easier for you to engage in these conversations if you felt confident in your communication skills. Consider using these skills when discussing conflicts. Remain Calm. If you…
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Danielle Bertini Many people know all too well the feeling of joy from something positive in their life being contaminated by the stress of feeling like it’s only a matter of time before the pendulum would swing the other way. Unfortunately, this is a very common occurrence. When driven people care about something and finally experience whatever they have been striving to achieve, they’re unable to savor the good times. However, taking yourself out of the moment…
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Hannah Hopper Do you ever have those days where work feels completely overwhelming to the point where you aren’t able to get anything done? Maybe it’s the long meetings going over the same project again and again, that one really difficult email that you don’t want to reply to, or the boss or client who keeps changing their project requirements. Whatever it is for you, we have all felt a lack of inspiration at work before. The…
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For many individuals, career identity and job status is a major defining feature of who they are. Many of us feel important through the type of work that we do and we are quick to hang on to our career as an important aspect of our identity and our life. Because of this, a lot of folks tend to become “workaholics” to some degree. However, letting your work take over other important areas of your life is…
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