by Edie Weinstein | Nov 7, 2019 | Counseling News, Emotional Regulation
One of the most powerful ways to express oneself involves taking pen to paper or fingers to keyboard as emotions spill out. For people seeking mental health treatment, journaling their thoughts is often a lifeline. I was spending time with a client not too long ago,...
by Hilary Jacobs Hendel | Sep 27, 2019 | Counseling News, Emotional Regulation
Matt opens the fridge for a beer after a long day. He has an overwhelming desire for the good feeling that the first sip brings him. It’s an urge that doesn’t assist Matt down the road, as it is harmful to his well-being and the relationships that mean the most to...
by Hilary Jacobs Hendel | Sep 27, 2019 | Counseling News, Trauma
One of my past clients had a history of bullying back in high school. He said that terrifying other kids was one of the few times he felt empowered and tough. This particular client was abused by his father, and in order to alleviate the pain he felt, he took it out...
by Hilary Jacobs Hendel | Sep 26, 2019 | Counseling News, Emotional Regulation
The majority of us aren’t too comfortable with our emotions, which can be accredited to being raised in a society scared to show our feelings. We aren’t properly instructed on the biology of emotions and the brain. And as much as we’re told that we should monitor and...
by Hilary Jacobs Hendel | Sep 26, 2019 | Counseling News, Mental Health
Even when we feel like nothing can bring us down, life can become challenging. It’s hard to enjoy life without being mentally and physically healthy. Taking care of yourself includes monitoring not only your physical health, but your mental health as well. If we feel...
