Counseling News

10 steps to recover from burnout: take timeouts, define a healthy balance, evaluate important areas of life, and then re-focus

by Taylor Bennett | Sep 20, 2019 | Counseling News, Stress

Burnout is a state of exhaustion—emotional, physical, mental exhaustion due to an excessive amount of stress. You might experience burnout after working long hours at work, partaking in an ongoing battle with your significant other, or enduring an especially busy or...

Learning how to support someone with chronic illness without adding to their suffering

by Edie Weinstein | Sep 20, 2019 | Chronic Illness, Counseling News, Guest Feature

Not long ago, I was talking to somebody that has a collection of chronic issues; a few of which are apparent and a few unapparent. What is even more upsetting is that when discussing these conditions with others, people occasionally say to her, “At least you don’t...

Sharing opinions with others: When is it worth speaking up and when should I just stay quiet?

by Edie Weinstein | Sep 20, 2019 | Counseling News, Guest Feature, Social Interactions

We all have our own (often strong) opinions on politics, religion, relationships, and so on. Offhand conversations no longer circle with ease around the water cooler at work. We take part in conversations about more serious issues and subject matters. Additionally,...

Overcoming addiction: Understanding the important difference between who we are and what we do

by Edie Weinstein | Sep 20, 2019 | Addiction, Counseling News, Guest Feature

While talking to a young woman in recovery (with over 100 days), the topic of change arose. She said that she was unhappy with who she was. I probed further, asking what worried her about her life. She went on to tell me about all of the things she’d done in the past...

I only think negative thoughts—professional tips for tidying up your brain

by Edie Weinstein | Sep 20, 2019 | Counseling News, Emotional Regulation, Guest Feature, Positivity

Did you know that adults have between 60,000 and 80,000 thoughts each and every day? Out of these 80,000, a majority of these thoughts are repetitive and a large amount of them are negative. Based on this information, two concerns come to mind:Where do these...

Both PTSD and anxiety can be debilitating, but you can learn to manage your symptoms

by Edie Weinstein | Sep 20, 2019 | Anxiety, Counseling News, Guest Feature, PTSD

PTSD and anxiety: Does one cause the other? This question popped up recently when I was speaking with someone who has severe panic attacks, which are “debilitating” and require inpatient care. As this individual was sharing about their experiences, they told me that...

How to manage anxiety: 3 quick tips (Video)

by Taylor Bennett | Sep 17, 2019 | Anxiety, Counseling News

Have you ever felt anxious? A few simple practices can help you to manage your anxiety and avoid its negative effects. One, disconnect to reconnect. When you’re anxious, you might feel compelled to turn to social media, for distraction or comfort, but doing so can...

How to calm down when you’re angry (Video)

by Taylor Bennett | Sep 16, 2019 | Anger, Counseling News, Uncategorized

We all have those days when we get infuriated by trivial things: traffic, slow internet, a lost remote. I’m getting annoyed just thinking about it! Still, here are 3 tips that can help conquer anger: One, take a deep breath. when you feel anger bubbling up inside try...

How to communicate more effectively with your partner: 3 tips (Video)

by Taylor Bennett | Sep 13, 2019 | Counseling News, Relationships

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJKofmDzKK8 Imagine this: you get home from work, and your spouse looks up at you from the kitchen table, clearly concerned. You demand simultaneously, “Where are the kids?” You both thought it was the other person’s turn to pick the...

Enjoy your retirement: 5 keys to finding fulfillment in late life

by Ashley Lipman | Sep 12, 2019 | Counseling News, Life Advice

After working for many decades of your life, most people are ready for a relaxing and peaceful retirement. They look forward to getting to do what they want, when they want, without having to answer to bosses or deal with any more work-related stress. But...

How to ask for a raise—timing is everything! (Video)

by Taylor Bennett | Sep 9, 2019 | Career and Money, Counseling News

Asking for a raise can be uncomfortable, but it’s worth it if you do it right. Here are two tips: One, ask at the right time. Two, consider the weather. Your boss probably won’t approve a raise if they don’t think you’ve earned it. So, ask for a raise when you know...