You can find yourself experiencing compassion fatigue not only as a professional caregiver, such as a nurse, doctor, therapist, counselor, etc., but also as a result of being a full-time caregiver for a hurting family member, close friend, church small group leader, lay counselor, or any other...
One thing I believe wholeheartedly is that we ALWAYS have choices. In any given situation there is usually more than one option to choose from. Granted, those options may not be preferable, or even comfortable, but there are always multiple options to choose from. Decision making is a...
Planning a fabulous and fun holiday season is much like planning a wonderful meal. We must plan our menu, know our recipes, collect our ingredients and then prepare, in order to be able to enjoy. Much the same can go into planning for our mental health during the holiday seasons, being...
There is always a silver lining, but sometimes you have to search for it. Being grateful isn't also something that comes naturally to most people, more often it is a mindset and attitude that is cultivated with intention. Our brains are wired with the negativity bias to look for what might go...
Relationships are hugely important parts of our lives -- but what makes a healthy relationship, anyway? In this entry we will break down some of the core fundamentals to having a loving, healthy relationship. For our purposes, we’ll define healthy as both people, in either romantic...
Stress, panic attacks, sleepless nights, break downs- these are just a few of the things coming in the door with the high school students I see in my practice. I’ve noticed a trend in the majority of the teenagers I see in therapy that they are all getting burned out by homework, extra...
This past summer, Pixar released its newest film, Inside Out, depicting the emotional world of 11 year old Riley. The film follows Riley through a cross country move and her new life in San Francisco. All the while, the viewers get an inside peak into Riley’s brain, run by Joy, Fear...
Overcome the stresses and demands of daily life to connect with your loved ones. We live in a go-go-go world. With our trusty smartphones ever at the ready, we’re never more than a moment away from being reached if someone needs us. This can be great in a family emergency, but getting...
Do you have a smartphone dependency? Here’s how to tackle it! Smartphones have made our lives easier in so many ways. The problem, though, is that many of us have begun to rely on them. Do you check your phone first thing after you wake up? Do you find yourself constantly using your phone...
Learn to connect with your Millennial using these tips. If you’re a Baby Boomer who often feels frustrated with or confused by your adult child, you’re not alone! There are a number of differences between your generation and Millennials that can make it difficult to get on the same...
