Fredericksburg, VA. 10/20/2020 — Amid a jarring presidential election and an overall difficult year, US adults in counseling are feeling stressed, fearful, depressed, and/or hopeless about the election. This, according to a survey conducted by Thriveworks Counseling and completed by 275 mental health professionals. Are your clients talking about election-related…
Here’s the thing: Anger is normal. We all have those days that are completely infuriating. We receive bad news or things don’t go as planned. This, on top of trivial things, can cause us to overreact with rage. Now, there’s another thing we have in common here: we all also…
Election season is—and always has been—stressful. So stressful, in fact, that Couples Therapist Steven Stosny created the term “election stress disorder,” which describes a state of complete and utter stress caused by the election. Think: Smear campaigns on both sides of the political aisle, nonstop news alerts, social media feuds,…
According to Mental Health America (MHA), women experience depression about twice as often as men. That said, several studies and surveys have also shown that men are less likely to seek help for things like depression—which might create a false idea that women are more likely to struggle with this mental health problem. The…
Today, new moms understand that they may experience “the baby blues” and maybe even postpartum depression. These are two very real possibilities that they prepare for. But there’s another common condition that new moms develop after having a baby that is less talked about: postpartum anxiety. While it’s normal to…
September 11, 2001 was a tragic day in American history. When the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon happened, it shook the whole country. It was even worse for those who were there to witness it in person. Innocent bystanders, employees just trying to get to…
As September 11 approaches, many Americans brace for impact. After 20 years, we have come to expect the grief, the sadness, the fear, the anger. Or, even an overwhelm of all of these emotions at once. For some—especially those who lost loved ones on this fateful day—it never gets easier;…
Quick Summary A new study from Baylor University “Parental divorce in childhood is related to lower urinary oxytocin concentrations in adulthood” finds that oxytocin levels are significantly lower in adults whose parents divorced when they were children. Researchers say that this might help to explain the difficulty that many children…
Tampa, FL. 09/08/20 — Thriveworks Counseling, a counseling practice with more than 130 locations across the country, opens for online counseling in Tampa, FL. These online counseling services meet urgent mental health needs amid Covid-19. Thriveworks Counseling isn’t like any other practice. It stands out by offering flexible scheduling options…
Royal Oak, MI 9/2/2020 — Thriveworks Counseling, a mental health counseling practice with 130+ locations across the nation, is excited to announce the opening of their newest office in Royal Oak, MI for online counseling. Their counselors meet the mental health needs that are prevalent among many people in Michigan…
Worcester, MA 9/2/2020 — Thriveworks, a national counseling practice with over 375 offices in the US, is excited to announce its newest office opening in Worcester, MA. Thriveworks Worcester provides new clients with in-person and online counseling. “Opening another office in Massachusetts and expanding to Worcester has been a goal…
Divorce is not a one-size-fits-all process, and there are different ways to approach it. Couples need to consider their well-being when ending a marriage, and how best to handle the legal implications. Mediation offers numerous advantages when looking to keep things amicable and move forward swiftly. Complete the legal side…
