Life
by Taylor Bennett | Jun 3, 2019 | Counseling News, LGBTQ, LGBTQ+ Issues, Life, Mental Health
In college, I had a friend who I found incredibly unique and inspiring. Not only was Margaret relaxed in the most stressful of circumstances, but she was kind, accepting, and loving—all of which rubbed off on those around her. She kept her cool during exam week,...
by Taylor Bennett | Mar 4, 2019 | Commitment Issues, Counseling News, Life
Commitment issues are defined as the fear of or inability to commit to someone or something. This fear of commitment in relationships is often rooted in past relationship trauma, such as one’s own bad breakup or their exposure to a messy divorce. You might have...
by Taylor Bennett | Feb 19, 2019 | Counseling News, Life, Lying, Mental Health, Trust
We all lie from time to time, but there are some people who make a habit of it—these are compulsive liars, and they can cause serious harm to themselves as well as the people around them.If you’re a compulsive or pathological liar, the good news is that you can work...
by Taylor Bennett | Feb 14, 2019 | Counseling News, Life, Mental Health
While Valentine’s Day is popularized as a romantic holiday, it can and should be celebrated by all. Rather than viewing it as a holiday for couples, we should look at it as an opportunity to feel and show our love for the people we value most. Additionally, we can...
by Taylor Bennett | Feb 12, 2019 | Counseling News, Life
Intimacy is an important part of any relationship: it plays a role in your romantic relationships as well as those with dear friends and family members. That said, welcoming intimacy and opening yourself to it isn’t always easy; in fact, it can be pretty difficult,...
by Taylor Bennett | Mar 15, 2018 | Counseling News, Life, Mental Health
A counselor’s job is to offer guidance and help his or her clients live their very best lives. They appear to be the wisest of the wise, all-knowing, and at times pretty perfect—but the truth is that they struggle just like us. And they have to work at this crazy...
by Taylor Bennett | Feb 21, 2018 | Counseling News, Life, Mental Health
I’ve always craved adventure—but I finally did something about it during my sophomore year of college. I signed up for a study abroad program that would immerse me in the far-off lands of Switzerland and Africa. This is perfect, I thought. I get to experience two...
by Taylor Bennett | Feb 17, 2018 | Counseling News, Life, Uplifting
Make the world a better place by performing random acts of kindness each and every day! This can be as little as buying the person behind you in line their coffee or tipping the barista an extra $20. Here’s a list of other random acts of kindness that will surely go a...
by Taylor Bennett | Feb 16, 2018 | Counseling News, Life, Mental Health
If there’s one thing I don’t like, it’s change—whether it’s a minor adjustment to my exercise routine, a renovation at the grocery store, or (more drastically) a move across the state. In any such case, I feel uncomfortable, anxious, and completely insecure. Needless...
by Taylor Bennett | Feb 15, 2018 | Counseling News, Life, Mental Health
My longest relationship lasted a total of six years—so, it’s safe to say that I know what it’s like to feel attached to another. He was love, he was support, he was home. Key word: was. That relationship ended after every conversation became an argument, every look...
by Taylor Bennett | Feb 12, 2018 | Counseling News, Life, Mental Health
Do you feel like you’ve hit a roadblock? You were happy, satisfied, and even excited about where your life was going… but now something feels off. You’re no longer motivated or enthused with your current situation. Everything at work is “fine.” Everything at home is...
by Taylor Bennett | Feb 9, 2018 | Counseling News, Life, Mental Health
Your morning sets you up for the rest of the day: if you start off on the wrong foot, then chances are the rest of your day isn’t going to be so great. Set yourself up for success instead by adopting a beneficial morning routine and ditching two prevalent harmful...
