After 29 years on this earth (leave me alone, I can be 29 if I want to be ;-)) You would think I could create New Year Resolutions that last beyond the first 15 days of January. For most of us, creating lasting resolutions continues to be a challenge. As years pass, I tend to feel more pressure to accomplish the goals I have in life. After all, according to...
When couples present to therapy with a challenge they are working through, one question I often ask is “what have you already tried to work on this?” Often, they list the tools and strategies they’ve tried that have been unsuccessful. Their ideas and attempts are good and are many of the same interventions I would have explored with them. Despite good tools and a desire for change, the growth is...
Love isn’t in the air? When a relationship isn’t working as expected thinking about breaking up or deciding to stay is pretty common. According to research, breaking up is considered a major stressor. Ending a relationship is usually painful at least for one of the parties involved and the fear of making the wrong decision can be very confusing. People change and evolve as do relationships. Sometimes people in a...
Why is it that we have to deal with emotions? When someone reacts angrily or shows any negative emotion it seems to be uncomfortable for those around. Then, avoiding emotions may be a way to escape from being criticized or not accepted. However, according to a research article about dealing with feelings, personal suppression can have a negative impact on your social life and well being. The more a person...
Coping with life’s daily stresses can be hard. Sometimes it can feel like once you get through one storm, the next one is right there waiting for you. One of the most frequent recommendations I give to clients who are struggling with anxiety, depression, or feeling overwhelmed, is journaling. There is a wide range of benefits to journaling and it can be very effective. It isn’t just writing in a...
We all have stress and different ways of managing it. Some people handle stress in a healthy way – exercising, talking, reading. Other times we may not handle stress so well. We revert to unhealthy habits instead. Stress eating is one behavior people engage in that can be a harmful attempt to cope with stress. Consuming food may cause a temporary relief from distress, but doing this in excess can...
We’ve all seen the headlines announcing diet fads, telling us which chemicals to avoid, and foods presenting with a new health-stamp of approval on the daily. It can be difficult to keep up with the latest in health and diet, making trips to the grocery store a stressful event. It’s no secret that feeding the body means fueling the brain, and what we eat affects not just physical, but mental...
Many mothers around the world suffer from depression during or after pregnancy. You have probably heard the phrase “Postpartum Depression”. Some people call it “baby blues” and may state that this is something normal. However, there are some types of depression during and after pregnancy that has severe ramification to the mother carrying the child. What are the symptoms? Some of the symptoms that may manifest are crying spells, lost...
The month of August brings a lot of thought and activity. There is a push to get last-minute vacations. School is starting, which requires new supplies and adjusting to new sleep patterns. August also brings stress as September is one of the top months for weddings. With all these changes and challenges, it is no surprise that August is also National Wellness Month! The National Wellness Institute defines wellness as...
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