Controversial opinion: Pain is a gift. Going through something painful is tough, there is no denying that. By its very definition pain involves suffering and discomfort. It makes sense, then, we as humans find ourselves doing whatever it takes to rid ourselves of this perceived...
Social Media use is one way we can stay connected to one another. With the current social distancing rules and regulations, social media is a resource we can use as a platform to share thoughts, opinions, emotions, and current news. Whether it be the political climate, uncertainty of the...
For the third part of this series, I am going to shift the focus back to sharing practical, evidence-based strategies for coping with depression during this uniquely difficult time. Opposite Action Opposite action is the intentional practice of doing the opposite behavior of an...
Many people find themselves in couples therapy asking how they can fix their communication problems. They mention they feel unheard and unloved during heated arguments. As a therapist, I can witness what the power of listening and attending to someone can do. Although most...
As our world sits in this weird holding pattern, it is extremely understandable for you to be feeling lethargic, unmotivated, under-stimulated, isolated, down, tired, and out of sorts, even if you aren’t typically prone to depressive states. In my previous blog, I named the very...
Many of us are finding the shift to our new social distant lifestyle to be troublesome for our mental health. Yet how do we use our coping skills if they are no longer accessible? Gyms are closed, brunches are canceled, and camping is prohibited. Many of the outlets we leaned on for...
CPCC wants to protect your physical health as well as your mental health. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic we have instituted some new protocols to safeguard the health of our clients and society at large. Please partner with us in reducing the harmful effects of this virus. Action...
Health professionals across the board are seeing heightened occurrences of depression, anxiety, and other mental, emotional, and relational challenges correlated with the Coronavirus pandemic (and the widespread consequences of it). Taking a proactive approach to managing mental...
With summer rolling out many are feeling hopeful that the COVID restrictions will be over. It seems surreal to feel like this pandemic may even have the power to strip us of our summer enjoyments. It is hard to fathom that things have not passed and that we are still in a crisis, it is...
Normalize and allow space for mistakes. Kids take cues from mom and dad. By letting a child take a few practice swings at something new before stepping in with a gentle correction, you are communicating your confidence in their ability to figure out. Intervening too frequently can send...
