by Taylor Bennett | Nov 21, 2018 | Counseling News, Mental Health, Positive Psychology
Gratitude is all about showing your appreciation for the good things in your life; and engaging in gratitude practices is incredibly beneficial to your health. Some scientifically proven benefits of practicing gratitude include a boost in self-esteem, improved quality...
by Taylor Bennett | Nov 20, 2018 | Counseling News, Mental Health, Positive Psychology
Positive psychology is the study of human flourishing; in application, one assumes thoughts, feelings, and actions that provide the greatest value to his or her life. Practices of positive psychology include showing your appreciation for your loved ones, building...
by Taylor Bennett | Nov 19, 2018 | Counseling News, Mental Health, Positive Psychology
Many of us celebrate Thanksgiving by helping ourselves to a plate stacked high with turkey, potatoes, green beans, and pumpkin pie—but the holiday isn’t just for eating. The whole point of Thanksgiving is to give thanks for all of your fortunes such as the incredible...
by Kim Matone, LPCA | Oct 30, 2018 | Bullying Awareness and Prevention, Counseling News, Mental Health
Many parents are concerned about their children being subjected to bullying, but we often forget to consider another possibility: that our child is the bully. If you’re concerned about this possibility, you can take measures to talk to your child and stop their...
by Taylor Bennett | Oct 9, 2018 | Counseling News, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, Mental Illness
While there are many issues discussed in therapy (including mental health conditions and relationship challenges) an extremely common issue is low self-esteem.Therapists use a few key strategies to help their patients build their confidence and overcome their feelings...
