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People pleasing is something that’s difficult for many of us to avoid doing. We find joy in making other people happy and being there to support them when times are difficult. But when does being a good person cross over into being a people pleaser? I believe this happens when putting others first comes at a detriment to ourselves. Choosing other people’s joy over our own. Hurting ourselves to avoid hurting others. People pleasers eventually lose themselves…
Read MoreWe never know what other people are going through on any given day. At the very least, we do know, everyone is living through a global pandemic that will have lasted over a year. We know people have made accommodations in order to work from home, learning an entire new set of skills to manage Zoom fatigue and boundaries. We know people wear masks everywhere to prevent themselves from harming themselves or others. We know life feels…
Read MoreBy: Danielle Bertini, LPC Friendships are important. They can help us shape our goals, give us rhythm to our days, and even largely determine happiness. However, true friendships in adulthood can be much harder to make and maintain. Bonior (2016) offers 10 ways to make, and keep, friendships as an adult. Make it a health issue. Friendships are not only important for your mental health, but they are actually also crucial for your physical health.…
Read MoreMary-Lauren O’Crowley, LPC, NCC If you or a loved one is struggling with issues pertaining to mental health and are seeking trustworthy resources, you have come to the right place. Below, you will find a list of notable mental health websites which provide valuable, research-based information to assist you as you navigate your personal mental health journey. Online Mental Health Resources: What are They and Where can I Find Them? SAMHSA The Substance Abuse and Mental…
Read MoreHannah Hopper, LPC Neuropsychiatrist Dr. Dan Siegel has spent a large chunk of his life researching attachment, and what parents can do to help create secure attachments with their children. He has several parenting books on this, and recently I’ve been reading a book that he and Dr. Tina Payne Bryson wrote called The Power of Showing Up: How Parental Presence Shapes Who Our Kids Become and How Their Brains Get Wired. This book has so many…
Read MoreMary-Lauren O’Crowley, MA, NCC Mental health apps are software tools designed to facilitate you regarding your mental health and well-being. They are easily accessible on your smartphone or mobile devices and focus on improving different facets of your mental health. These apps are designed to work on a wide range of areas associated with your mental well-being like stress management, improving mood, relaxation, enhancing sleep, reviving your thoughts, etc. Mental health apps offer you with therapeutic activities,…
Read MoreBy: Bridgette W. Gottwald, LPC, NCC If you read my last blog post, Harry Kraemer, Pt. I: How Do I Find Purpose and Satisfaction?, some of these concepts will look familiar to you. Part one of this two-part blog series discussed Harry Kraemer’s take on living and leading through a values-based life. It broke down the four principles that values-based leadership is built upon self-reflection, a balanced perspective, true self-confidence, and genuine humility. Harry Kraemer, Pt. II:…
Read MoreBy: Bridgette W. Gottwald, LPC, NCC What if someone told you that you’d be able to live a “values-based life by identifying and committing to your values and priorities?” Perhaps what you are saying is important to you isn’t actually aligning with what you truly devote your time to. Maybe you are talking the talk but failing to walk the walk. Sound familiar? It’s okay, you’re not alone. Harry Kraemer, Pt. I: How Do I Find Purpose…
Read MoreMelanie Lustbader, LPC It is a fact that sunlight increases serotonin levels in the body that makes a person happier. This may be a reason that moods are elevated in the summer. In the winter months, the sun may come out less and therefore result in decreased mood. According to Dr. Nigel Barber, an evolutionary psychologist, “Most of us tolerate the short days of winter, although being confined at home due to extreme cold interferes with…
Read MoreBy Andrew McNaughton, LCSW, CADC Depending on your age and social circle, it certainly may seem like everyone, or nearly everyone, is drinking alcohol, whether it be the occasional drink once or twice a month or regular weekend binges. The reality is, no, of course not everyone drinks, and there are recent statistics to pour over, courtesy of the annual federal government survey. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) releases their results from the…
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