Have you ever been told that you are too hard on yourself? I recognize the irony in that statement as it is also a criticism. Unbeneficial self-criticism is a difficult issue to overcome because it is so helpful in many ways. Unfortunately, it can also lead to depression and general...
Has your child been acting out lately? Have they been complaining about COVID-19 and not seeing their friends as often? Wouldn’t it be nice if children came with an instruction manual for when they may need a tune up? They may be depressed. Some children express anger and outbursts...
The way you approach setting a goal can be the difference between intending to do something and seeing it through to fruition. Below, I have outlined an acronym which will change the way you set goals for yourself, your business, or wherever the need applies. I use this strategy with...
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...
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...
Sleep is so routine; it breaks up our day and allows us to recharge before the next one. However, even though this is an activity that all human beings need to survive, we somehow fall short as a society at getting enough sleep. Think about your daily interactions; how many times a day...
Here at CPCC, we see many people who fall into the trap of depressive thinking. Sure, not everyone struggles from a verifiable, clinically diagnosable depression, but many people fall into that downward spiral when thinking about their lives. Thankfully, it is easy to see the...
First, the good news; many Americans can expect to live longer lives. According to the Center for Disease Control, which tracks longevity data, the average female can expect to live until she is 81 and the average male until he is 76. One of the challenges that come with aging, however, is...
The older population in America is growing, with individuals living a longer lifespan than ever before in recorded history. Depression affects many older adults. Depression often goes unnoticed and untreated for a number of reasons, including cost, stigma, and denial. Also...
Stress. Just seeing or hearing that word might evoke a reaction out of you, for most of us this is not a new topic, in fact, it is an issue that we are all too familiar with. Whether you are overworked, underpaid, bogged down with school or bills, young or old, we all deal with stress in our...
