by Alex Bristol | Jun 12, 2020 | Counseling News, Emotional Regulation, Health & Exercise, Mental Health
There are many benefits to regularly riding a bike. For many people, bicycling is a nostalgic thing. For others, bike riding may be one of the best ways to get in imperative exercise. However, one of the most commonly overlooked rewards to bicycling is its ability to...
by Taylor Bennett | Apr 14, 2020 | Counseling News, COVID-19, Mindfulness, Q&A
Click here to schedule online counseling at Thriveworks. Hi, I’m Rebecca Fry and I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor at Thriveworks in Alexandria. I was just popping on today to answer a few questions about the benefits of mindfulness. My clients are...
by Taylor Bennett | Apr 13, 2020 | Counseling News, COVID-19, Managing Difficult Emotions, Q&A
Click here to schedule online counseling at Thriveworks. My name is Emily Laing and I’m a Licensed Therapist at the Thriveworks in McLean, Virginia. The question that was asked was, “what can I do to stay hopeful during COVID-19?” And I have three ideas...
by Lillyana Morales | Oct 17, 2019 | Counseling News, Self-Care
Physical health has always been emphasized and encouraged. Habits like maintaining a healthy diet, going to the gym, brushing your teeth, are just a few familiar examples. But how about maintaining your mental health? While physical wellness is definitely important,...
by Hilary Jacobs Hendel | Sep 27, 2019 | Anxiety, Counseling News
The other day, I was at an appointment when I overheard an employee talking with the receptionist. The employee’s boyfriend bought her an anxiety cube. Obviously, I was intrigued when I heard her say, “anxiety,” and I questioned if she suffered with it a lot. She...
