The election season is in full swing. As candidates ramp up their campaigning and news outlets report more and more about the political climate, it can start to feel overwhelming, stressful, and nerve-wracking. Even after the election season ends, those feelings might not fade. If that describes how you’re feeling,…
Stress
Family conflict and stress is, well, distressing. While it’s normal to fight with our loved ones—especially the family members we see and talk to regularly—withstanding and working through these conflicts is far from easy. Not to mention that the impact of stress on families is damaging, both in the short…
Click here to schedule online counseling at Thriveworks. Hello. I’m Laney Stenquist. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Therapist at the Alexandria, Virginia location with Thriveworks. I have been asked to answer a question about the pandemic. The question is, “Should I quit my job due to stress…
Traditionally speaking, the holidays are a time for celebration, for togetherness. But in the 21st century, the Christmas season has taken on a whole new meaning… stress. Today, celebrating the holidays with loved ones is overshadowed or even pushed aside completely by all of the stress that comes with it….