Archive for February 2023
Mistakes to Avoid When Managing Difficult Life Transitions
Life changes can be stressful, but they’re also unavoidable. When you’re facing difficult life decisions, there are things you can do to make it easier on yourself, such as focusing on the things within your control. anxiety-treatmentUnfortunately, far too many people think about things out of their grasp, which can lead to “what ifs,” extra…
Read MoreGroup Therapy for Families: Learning and Applying Skills to Cope with Anxiety
Anxiety is a more common problem in families than most people realize. In fact, about 50% of children who have a parent with anxiety also develop it, themselves. Unfortunately, that’s only half the battle. The life experiences family members go through in the home can also contribute to anxiety. If there are a lot of…
Read MoreWhen Back to School Isn’t Back to Normal: 6 Tips to Help Your Child Cope
Back to school can be a stressful and even nerve-wracking time for kids. This year, however, things are different. While most schools have already started, it’s clear that things aren’t “normal” across the country. parent-counselingSo, if your child is having a hard time going back to school this year, they aren’t alone. As a parent,…
Read MoreHow to Cope When People Judge Your Parenting Choices
Being a parent is the most important job you’ll ever have. It’s also the type of “career” that causes you to learn more as you go. Many of the choices you make will be based on instinct. There are times, however, that your decisions will have more to do with your personal beliefs. You might…
Read MoreMisconceptions about Depression & the Holidays – What Are the Facts?
Despite what we’ve heard, there are currently no systemic reviews that show an increase in depression during the holiday season. On the contrary, according to the U.S. Center for Disease Control (CDC), depression that leads to higher rates of self-harm and suicide often seems to occur in spring and summer. Most years, in fact, December…
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