Author Archives: Jan Madura

All too often we are reminded that life can change in an instant. Whether online, on TV, or in a newspaper, we often witness tragedies that make us stop and think how grateful we are that nothing like that has happened to us. Unfortunately, there can come a time when our life is turned upside […]

Anxiety is a very overused, yet misunderstood word. Some forms of anxiety are even healthy and can even help us stay safe, adapt or manage stressful life situations. But what happens when anxiety starts to take over your life in unexpected ways and start to affect how you live each day? When you start to […]

There’s a growing concern about the ways in which the Gen Z generation communicates, and as a parent it’s very hard to discern what is normal and what is not. That’s what makes parenting particularly tricky right now. It’s sometimes hard to not only understand your child’s behavior, but also distinguish if there is something […]

As a parent, navigating adolescence with your child is one thing, but when your child becomes a young adult, things can get very tricky. When you try to stride the fine line between promoting their independence, yet stepping in when you feel like there are underlying issues cropping up, it can be a very difficult […]

If there was one positive that came as a result of the pandemic, it’s the widespread acceptance of telehealth services. We have bene pleased to see that the scope of our online care continues to expand, and if anything, it has enabled us to assist more people than we previously thought possible. The fact that […]

Let’s face it. There are some days where things don’t go as planned and can leave us feeling down. But what if those feelings continue to linger and start to affect all aspects of your life? It may mean that it’s time to talk to someone other than a family member or trusted friend and […]

It’s no secret that there should be a rebranding of the words and concept of mental health. It’s time to reframe the conversation and begin to address the critical issues that can affect a person during their lifetime. Fortunately, the stigma about mental health is slowly dissolving now that well known leaders and even celebrities […]

We’ve entered a new era of treating mental health issues and it revolves around the fact that mental health counseling is no longer confined to a one on one discussion between a counselor and a patient. Just like we have discovered that adults, teens and even young children can benefit from counseling services, we also […]

There are now a variety of factors that are contributing to more people feeling various degrees of social anxiety. Both young and old, many are feeling disconnected, whether at work or socially. While employees have enjoyed the flexibility of working from home, most will now agree a better balance is to go to the office […]

Full time caring for a loved one can be one of the most stressful situations you will encounter in your life. Whether it’s day to day caretaking for an aging parent, a loved one with a disability or someone dear to you with a chronic illness, it can take a hidden toll on you. Many […]