by Taylor Bennett | Jan 11, 2019 | Counseling News, Mental Health, Surviving the Winter
Socializing plays a huge role in our health and wellbeing—unfortunately, many of us fail to fulfill our social needs in the cold days of winter. Why is socializing so important? Because it brings us pleasure, helps us stay active (which is also important to overall...
by Taylor Bennett | Jul 13, 2018 | Counseling News, Humor, Mental Health, Stress
There’s an underrated, simple solution for relieving ourselves of stress and anxiety: engaging in a little humor. Appeal to your funny bone by accessing some quick humor or thinking back on a funny moment. Share your favorite humor or a funny moment with a...
by Taylor Bennett | Jun 19, 2018 | Counseling News, Mental Health, PTSD
Those who develop posttraumatic stress disorder as a result of experiencing trauma often suffer from nightmares, flashbacks, anxiety, hypervigilance, and/or depressed mood. They may also go through periods of heightened irritability, hostility, and self-destructive...
by Taylor Bennett | May 21, 2018 | Counseling News, Loneliness, Mental Health
We all get lonely from time to time—after a breakup, at a new job, in a new city. Or sometimes for no obvious reason at all. But whatever the case, we have the power to relieve those uncomfortable, unwelcome feelings. While there are several approaches to doing...
by Taylor Bennett | May 16, 2018 | Counseling News, Loneliness, Mental Health
Not too long ago, I went through a messy breakup. One that left me feeling depressed and overwhelmingly lonely. Fortunately, however, after a month or so of sulking around, I decided to embrace the chance to rediscover my independence. I saw my friends and family...
