What It Means When Depression And Anxiety Team Up
This was originally posted in May 2019 by Judy Petrushka, LCSW, SEP, CDVP. Judy died of ovarian cancer in 2020. She was a fabulous trauma therapist with additional expertise in treating issues of domestic violence. In addition to being a kind and gentle person, Judy was an amazing baker who loved to bring fresh-baked treats […]
Are You In An Unhappy Marriage: 8 Telltale Signs
Guest blog by Jean Tschampa, PharmD, LCPC, CADC, C-IAYT, BCC originally published Aug.2019 Are you in an unhappy marriage? Being in what feels like a loveless marriage can be draining. And you may not know how you got to this point. However, marriage troubles rarely develop overnight. Each partner often is just trying to survive […]
How Does EMDR Treat Anxiety?
Guest blog by Holly Miller, MA, LPC How EMDR Works to Relieve Anxiety You might have seen the new Pixar movie Inside Out 2 featuring the main character Riley’s new emotion—anxiety. For many of us, however, anxiety is an old acquaintance, as it is a common mental health issue that affects hundreds of millions of […]
Why You’re At Greater Risk For Depression And Anxiety In Menopause
Jokes about menopause used to bring a smile and a chuckle. But when it was finally my turn, it was no longer so funny. While menopause is a natural part of every woman’s life, every woman’s experience is different. Beyond the hot flashes and night sweats, a greater problem is unexpected, sometimes severe, mood changes. […]
The Richness of Silence
This was originally posted in July, 2016 by Marina Lisjonok MSW, E-CYT, RRT. She still draws on this experience today. Since I got back from my 3-month silent meditation retreat in Nepal, I have been asked (more times than I can count) “So how was it?” I’ve found that’s a question that’s really hard to answer briefly! […]