Did you know there are a myriad of ways a person can access mental health resources. If you don’t have insurance benefits or the discretionary spending to pay out of pocket, consider these options while thinking about how you can pay for mental health. Local mental health agencies- many communities, especially in larger urban areas, …
Are feelings bad, or good, or necessary? What’s the purpose of feeling sad, pain, fear? Fortunately the answers to these questions go back over 3 million years. For this exercise I want you to imagine yourself 3 millions years ago. Let’s start with the 5 primary emotions: Fear, Joy, Anger, Sadness, and Disgust. Ask yourself …
There’s nothing like a new year that brings about goals and resolutions for ways we want to improve our lives. Some common goals that people set (myself included) are lose weight, eat healthier, quit smoking, drink less, exercise more, go back to school, find a better job, work on relationships…and the list can go on. …
People can have a several reasons for seeking out a therapist or professional counselor. Difficult emotions, confusion, relationships, insecurity are few. Sometimes people just need some support, affirmation and validation. Sometimes, we can get a little crazy. There are several benefits to therapy such as: Improved communication skills Explore feelings and thoughts without judgment Develop …
Beginning July 16, 2022 the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline will switch to three digit number nationwide. If your or someone know is in crisis, or you think you are unable to be safe, please dial 988. You can call, text or chat. They have over 200 crisis centers who are available 24/7. You can …
Dear Parents, If there has ever been a more resounding request from the teenagers and adolescents I’ve worked with it’s “I wish my parents would just listen.” And I sit and listen to their fears, concerns, questions, worries, stories, humor and all the other stuff. And then I go home to my own teenagers…and I …
I get asked this question a lot along with, “how do I stop feeling this way?” and “how can I get over this?” The thing about feelings is we can’t avoid them and we can’t drink, drug, sex, workout, gamble, shop or medicate them away. Once all the fun is over, we still feel how …