Depression, Mental Health Topics, Research, Stress US adults in counseling are feeling stressed, fearful, depressed, and hopeless about the presidential election, according to survey of mental health professionals by Taylor Bennett on Oct 20, 2020 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…
Anger Management, Mental Health Topics How can I better manage my anger? Here are 6 tips for expressing your anger more effectively by Taylor Bennett on Oct 20, 2020 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…
Grief & Loss, Mental Health Topics, Relationships Tough losses can lead to the dismantling of a relationship—here’s some advice for grieving together and making sure that doesn’t happen by Taylor Bennett on Oct 19, 2020 They say that when you grieve, you deny the reality of the situation. This isn’t happening, this can’t be happening. You also feel extremely angry. You direct this anger at your loved ones, maybe even the person you’ve lost. How could you do this to me? How could you leave…
Depression, Feelings & Emotions, Mental Health Topics Election depression: Managing feelings of despair and hopelessness during and after the election by Taylor Bennett on Oct 19, 2020 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,…
Mental Health Topics, PTSD When the past is ever-present: Examining complex post-traumatic stress disorder by Chad Saylor on Oct 16, 2020 “Little did I know that in these dark moments of early motherhood, I wasn’t simply reacting to the stress-inducing challenges of being a new mom. I was also unexpectedly dealing with a series of present-moment triggers that were causing me to relive the excruciating traumas of my youth.” Lindsay’s daughter,…
Anxiety, Mental Health Topics, Self-Care, Stress These three self-care techniques help to combat stress and anxiety: Meditation, sleep hygiene, and learning to say no by Taylor Bennett on Oct 15, 2020 Many of us take care of our physical health without thinking twice about it: We eat and we exercise; we stretch and relax; we moisturize dry skin and apply sunscreen; and we consult a doctor when we feel physically ill or hurt. But when it comes to our mental and…
Ask a Therapist, Feelings & Emotions, Mental Health Topics How to stop feeling like a zombie by Heidi Faust, LCSW on Oct 14, 2020 I’ve recently started counseling with Thriveworks, but I am at a complete loss on how to turn my life around. Every day, I feel like a zombie who is not actually living life but going through the barely functioning motions of life (I am currently diagnosed with chronic anxiety, depression,…
Anxiety, Mental Health Topics, Stress Under pressure: Do you feel overwhelmed by stress? Here are a few tips for slowing down and calming that anxiety by Jacob Kountz on Oct 14, 2020 Stress can be defined as something that is under an uncomfortable amount of pressure. In this case, that something is a someone and it’s you! And you’re tired of it. But now what? What can you do to slow down this stress? The following have worked well for clients of…
Mental Health Topics, Money & Financial Issues, Self-Improvement Young and financially stressed: 7 ways to start saving money now by Madison Bambini on Oct 12, 2020 Remember when you thought you’d graduate high school or college and land your dream job making at least six figures, right out of the gate? Well, chances are you’re a few years down the road from that, still busting your tail to buy that new jacket you’ve had your eye…
Bullying Awareness & Prevention, Mental Health Topics, Work & Careers In-person and virtual bullying in the workplace: Why and how employers should handle it by Arthur Gueli on Oct 12, 2020 Are some of your employees bullying others? As an employer, you might think that everyone in your team gets along well—but there might be bullying going on unnoticed. You may also feel that how people get along with one another is their business, not yours. However, you have a responsibility…
Feelings & Emotions, Mental Health Topics Know thyself (and everyone else, too!): Can emotional intelligence be taught? by Chad Saylor on Oct 12, 2020 It is with the heart that one sees rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye.” — Antoine De Saint-Exupery Turn on your television. Open one of your social media apps. Pick up a newspaper. Chances are it won’t take long to find programs, comments, clickbait, and headlines screaming…
Beginning Therapy, Mental Health Topics, Relationships The Gottman method: How does it work? How can it benefit my relationship? by Helen Massy on Oct 9, 2020 Every relationship runs into conflict: Sometimes we’re able to work through these conflicts quickly and effectively, but in some instances, we struggle to find that common ground. When conflicts are left unresolved, this can prove extremely stressful and have many negative effects on the relationship. External influences can also have…