mental health
Mary-Lauren O’Crowley, MA, NCC The notion that exercising can be relaxing is hard to grasp, but it is accurate. At first, you may have to tolerate it, but then as your physique improves and your mental capacities get the hang of it, it becomes pure bliss. A study established that exercising increases beta-endorphins in your blood. The presence of these neurochemicals causes psychological and physiological changes. One change echoed by many researchers is exercise-induced euphoria, which can…
Read MoreSteven Losardo, AMFT As we try to adjust to life challenges, it is crucial to maintain both physical and mental health. Today, the drastic increase in remote work requires changing our wellness habits to adapt to our current surroundings. That said, the idea of elevating or even beginning at-home wellness can be easier said than done. Suppose for you this adjustment is not only tricky, but it also seems impossible. Further, you have been here before. A…
Read MoreSteven Losardo, AMFT You may have seen a lot of anger as of late, but did you know it can be a strength? You probably did not, as only about 13 percent of those who admit to serious trouble controlling anger get help (Barnhill, 2015). Anger is a range of frustration to severe fury. The emotion is also understood as a state of readiness and results from a sense of injustice (Clinton & Langberg, 2011). This feeling…
Read MoreMary-Lauren O’Crowley, MA, NCC Before I start telling you the details of what this “perspective” deal is all about, I would like all of you to answer a simple question first: Do you view a half-filled glass of water as being half-full or half-empty? This may have sounded silly to you, but believe me, this can tell us a lot about how someone views the world. I am confident that most of you are familiar with this…
Read MoreBy: Bridgette W. Gottwald, LPC, NCC You want festive, you want fun, you want fa-la-la-la-la. However, when it comes to celebrating the holidays (and doing pretty much everything else in the world), things look a bit different this year. Coping with the holidays and the COVID-19 Pandemic isn’t an easy adjustment for anyone. On top of that, we’ve never done this before, so we have to adapt and learn as we go. To do this, we have…
Read MoreMatthew Cuddeback LCSW We all come to moments in our lives in which we just don’t know how to address the problem that has arisen. You look at all your options and some seem terrible, some seem good, some seem out of reach. Maybe there are too many and that itself can be overwhelming. It can be helpful to simplify this situation by utilizing the therapeutic principle that states there are four problem solving options to…
Read MoreBy: Bridgette W. Gottwald, LPC, NCC “The pursuit of achievement distracts from the deeply ordinary activities and relationships that make life meaningful.” The Relentless Pursuit of Booze The relentless pursuit of booze – this title likely makes you think about a depressing story of an alcoholic amidst a downward spiral. With alcoholism, physical dependency keeps a person “committed to their vice” even though it takes away their happiness. However, drinking is a “relationship, not an activity.” Caroline…
Read MoreBy: Danielle Bertini, LPC You can probably think of a situation where a person just bugs you. Maybe you just don’t see eye to eye on things, and every time you have a conversation, your blood boils. The sad thing is that when you first met this person, you really thought there was a connection there. Before you make the decision to cut off all communication, maybe you end up in a situation where you are…
Read MoreBy Eve Brownstone, LCPC This a friendly reminder and encouragement to take care of ourselves and each other. I know we are tired of this lockdown. Enough already. It’s keeping us safe. I am looking forward to the vaccine, picnics with friends, swimming in a pool, hugs, and going for coffee at the local coffee shop. Coffee! What are you looking forward to? Wanted to offer a few creative ideas to help sustain our mental health. Lately,…
Read MoreAmanda Ann Gregory, LCPC “Self-care” has become a buzzword, and for good reason. Many people have discovered that practicing self-care benefits their physical and mental health. As a therapist, I often encounter people who fear that their self-care practices might be “selfish.” Many clinicians will say that self-care is never selfish, but I don’t think it’s that easy. There can be overlap between these two concepts, and it’s important to explore whether your own practices of self-care…
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