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Why Feeling “Fine” Isn’t Always the Same as Feeling Well
The Answer We Give Without Thinking Most of us don’t even pause before saying it. “How are you?” “Fine.” It’s a habit. A polite one. A convenient one. And usually, it’s not a lie, at least not entirely. But “fine” often just means nothing is actively on fire.
How to Cope with the Challenges of Caregiving
Caring for a loved one can be rewarding, but it can also be physically and mentally exhausting. Here are some tips to help you navigate your journey and avoid burnout.
Effective Coping Strategies for ADHD
If your child has difficulty paying attention, is hyperactive, or displays impulsive behavior, they may have ADHD. The good news is that there are coping strategies parents and children can learn to help them succeed.
Why Men Seek Counseling
In our society, the male population is taught to be masculine and to show strength and emotional resiliency. However, this belief can cause men to suppress their vulnerability and emotions. Here are some common reasons men seek counseling and how it can help.
When to Seek Counseling for Life Transitions
We all go through changes during our lifetime. Many of them we can deal with on our own, but some can be challenging to handle. Here are a few practical tips to help you make it through.
Counseling Can Help You Navigate a Major Life Transition
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 […]
Steps You Can Take When Anxiety Starts to Take Over
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 […]
Gen Z and the Communication Gap: What’s Normal and What’s Not
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 […]
What to Do When Your Adult Child Could Benefit from Counseling
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 […]
Why Telehealth Counseling Can and Does Work
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 […]