Self-Awareness
by Arthur Worsley | Aug 19, 2019 | Counseling News, Self-Awareness
Life has its ups and downs, and it takes quite some practice to be able to handle it well. A really good foundational theory to help make sense of the world and your reaction to it is the idea of self-concept. It’s a powerful idea that when understood can be utilized...
by Taylor Bennett | Jul 1, 2019 | Counseling News, Self-Awareness, Social Media, Women, Women's Issues
Many of us realize that spending too much time on social media can be harmful—for example, it can damage self-esteem.Recent research explored this consequence and found a link between increased use of social networking sites and women adopting “the thin ideal.”This...
by Taylor Bennett | Mar 8, 2019 | Counseling News, Self-Awareness
There are five recognized thinking styles: those who employ them are called synthesists, idealists, pragmatists, analysts, and realists.Synthesists stand out with their creativity and curiosity; they like to consider different ideas, views, and possibilities.Idealists...
by Taylor Bennett | Mar 9, 2018 | Counseling News, Mental Health, Self-Awareness
A few years ago, I embarked on a trip abroad to “find myself.” I felt stuck, bored, but most importantly lost. Then I stepped onboard that plane to Europe and three months later returned with a newfound happiness and confidence. I was certain in who I was and who I...
by Matt Matone | May 30, 2016 | Addiction, Counseling News, Health & Exercise, Self-Awareness
Many of us have asked ourselves this question. Whether or not we gave it much thought or consideration is another matter. Most simply shrug it off, and that’s certainly the easier thing to do. We have come to accept drinking, and even some drugging, as being a normal...
by Kim Matone, LPCA | Mar 28, 2016 | Counseling News, Happiness, Self-Awareness
We all have those guilty pleasures that we don’t like to admit- sneaking an extra piece of cake, listening to bad pop music or watching a television drama that is meant for a younger audience. Mine is The Vampire Diaries. Between shuttling the kids to school and...
by Tina Hilliard | Dec 30, 2015 | Communication, Counseling, Counseling News, PTSD, Self-Awareness, Stress and Anxiety
Whether constructive or otherwise received from a spouse, boss, family member or friend, criticism for some of us can provoke defensiveness, justifying, rationalizing, minimizing, and sometimes self-defeating hostility. I’ve personally seen these responses to...
by Thriveworks Staff | Sep 15, 2015 | Counseling, Self-Awareness
I knew a very fine therapist who was in his early 70’s when we met. He was “old school” and had been working in classic psychoanalysis for more than 30 years. I remember thinking “What would anyone have to talk about after all that time.” When I asked he just smiled....
by Tim Giannoni | Aug 12, 2015 | Counseling News, Depression, Empowerment, Happiness, Self-Awareness, Worry
The traditionally defined middle of summer, the 4th of July, has passed and like our furry best friends (at least for man) we lounge, slow and look forward to a change in routine in personal living as we think about Fall. It’s true, the bite of summer heat nips at our...
by Thriveworks Staff | May 29, 2015 | Anxiety, Counseling, Counseling Locations, Depression, Emotional Regulation, Empowerment, Happiness, Health & Exercise, Meditation, Mindfulness, Self-Awareness, Stress and Anxiety
Introducing Dawn Gaden in Birmingham, Michigan Dawn Gaden, M.A., LPC, NCC, is a counselor with more than 15 years experience. She is also a certified yoga teacher. In the above video can watch Dawn explain her philosophy to counseling and some of the techniques she...
by Thriveworks Staff | May 5, 2015 | Counseling Locations, Counseling News, Depression, Empowerment, Events, Health & Exercise, Mindfulness, News, Self-Awareness, Stress and Anxiety, Yoga
A free mindfulness workshop is being offered Wednesday, May 6, 2015, by licensed professional counselor Dawn Gaden, of Thriveworks Birmingham Counseling. Join Dawn for an informative and practical lesson in understanding how stress affects your body and mind. You will...
by Carin Goodrich, M.A., LPC | Apr 20, 2015 | Boundaries, Children, Counseling News, Empowerment, Family, Fun, Happiness, Self-Awareness
The Princess Culture Effect As the parent of two girls, I have had my share of princess things in my house. The movies, the dress- up clothes, the dolls, the books, the shoes, pink, pink and more pink, plus countless things with glitter! I was faced with the challenge...
