You can’t help but wonder what happened to the excitement you once felt for your partner. Relationships aren’t easy. In fact, as the saying goes, they take work, and sometimes a little creativity, to find ways to inject a little passion back into your relationship.
Read MoreFor some, summer isn’t necessarily a carefree, relaxing time. In fact, if you’ve experienced increased anxiety during the summer, you’re not alone. This is counterintuitive to how we typically think of summer. However, there are a number of reasons your anxiety can increase.
Read MorePeople around the globe are eagerly awaiting the end of the pandemic now that effective vaccines are in use and being distributed. Most of us are exhausted from lockdown and restricted activities. We miss the freedom and ease of life before the pandemic. We can sense the end nearing and wait with impatience.
But if we’re being honest, how quickly will life actually be able to return to normal? And what will normal even look like after we’ve lived through such a stressful time?
These questions are even more pressing for the many Americans who’ve experienced new, worsening, or relapsed addiction during the pandemic. Many lives have been deeply changed, not just inconvenienced.
Read MoreAdolescents live with an exuberant false sense of immortality that leads them to throw caution to the wind. It’s hard for them to see the point of wearing masks or distancing from their friends when they’re young and healthy. Here are some ideas to help you encourage them to follow CDC guidelines.
Read MoreGrief really does produce physical symptoms that leave you exhausted. Understanding these symptoms is important so you know what’s happening to yourself and how you can manage them.
Read MoreWhen you hear the words “individual resilience,” what comes to mind? What does it mean to you?
No matter what hardships and difficulties you’ve encountered in life, resiliency plays a crucial role in helping you move beyond them. While people may describe it differently, at its core, resiliency is being able to navigate hurdles and setbacks without giving up. It is a type of inner strength that helps you withstand the tough times and even come out stronger on the other side.
One of the beautiful things about resiliency is that it is a skill that you can nurture and grow. Even if you don’t think of yourself as a resilient person, you can find a way to become one.
Read MoreMental health therapists are among the many professions that have had to rapidly pivot their services during the pandemic. While teletherapy wasn’t unheard of before COVID-19, its use has risen exponentially in the last year. This has had the remarkable effect of allowing people to get the support they need during an unprecedented time. Therapists and clients have been able to continue holding sessions, addressing anxiety and depression, and find healing as a result.
However, you may be wondering what you can do to make the most out of your telehealth therapy. Even though teletherapy is clinically proven to be as effective as in-person sessions, here are steps you can take to ensure you get the most out of it.
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