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Taking care of aging parents

Caring for an Aging Parent

Caregiver stress is extremely common. Although caring for an aging parent can be rewarding, it can also be emotionally and physically demanding, often leading to feelings of sadness, anxiety, guilt, and anger.

Boundaries and saying NO to others

Do you struggle with saying “no” to others?

Do you struggle with saying “no” to others, even when it is something you don’t want to do? For many people, the fear of saying “no” or engaging in “people-pleasing” begins in childhood. Boundaries in a relationship are the limits and guidelines you set to protect your emotional, mental, physical, and personal well-being. As a child, you had little or no power to establish your own boundaries. Instead, your boundaries were either respected by others or they weren’t.

Finding the right therapist

How Do I Find the Right Therapist?

Choosing the right therapist can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re not sure what to look for. Many people start by Googling “therapist near me” to find someone local, but beyond that first step, it’s common to feel unsure about how to narrow down the options.

Coping with divorce

Coping With Divorce

January through March is when most people research and/or file for divorce. People who have been thinking about divorce often wait until after the holidays to file for divorce, especially if they have children. Thinking about or even going through a divorce can be extremely stressful and traumatic for many people.

ADHD

ADHD Symptoms and Treatment

I have often seen many people diagnose themselves with ADHD usually because “I took a test online.” It is important to not put too much stock in online tests as many mental health disorders can have the same or similar symptoms of ADHD.

Winter blues

Hate winter? Learn about Seasonal Affective Disorder

Do you hate winter? If so, you are not alone. A poll conducted by Ipsos in 2015 found that winter is America’s least favorite season. Only 8% of the 1,005 Ipsos poll respondents said winter is their favorite season. People who live in northern and cloudy states with less sunlight and colder winter temperatures are more likely to develop Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) than people residing in southern or sunny states.

AI
AI

Is Artificial Intelligence for Mental Health Therapy Good or Bad?

With the invention of Artificial Intelligence (AI), many people (especially young people) are getting mental health advice from AI.

Medication Management

Learn About Couples Counseling

Couples counseling, also known as relationship therapy or marriage counseling, is a type of psychotherapy that helps couples resolve conflicts, improve communication, and strengthen their emotional connection. It can be useful for partners at any stage of a relationship — whether you’re dating, engaged, married, or even considering separation.

EMDR

Symptoms of Depression and Treatment

Everyone experiences depression from time to time. The reasons can be due to various life circumstances including losing a loved one, losing a job, losing the ability to do the things you once were able to do, being diagnosed with a serious health condition, along with a host of many other reasons.

New Patients

Panic attacks, what they are, and how to treat them.

According to the Cleveland Clinic, approximately 11% of people in the USA experience a panic attack every year and 2% to 3% of those individuals meet criteria for panic disorder. So what is a panic attack exactly?

Medication Management

Managing Stress

Everyone deals with stress from time to time in their lives. There are two main types of stress: acute stress and chronic stress. Acute stress is defined as short-term stress such as being late for a meeting or missing a deadline.

Patient Portal

Grief: When a loved one dies, how to cope.

Grieving the loss of a loved one is a deeply personal experience, and everyone navigates it differently. There are many factors that can affect the grief process including how their loved one died or if their loved one’s death was sudden or unexpected.

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