Anxiety and Relationships
image from https://www.verywellmind.com/why-relationships-fail-5206956 Guest blog by Aaron Johnson, LCPC Ever wondered about the interaction of anxiety and relationships? According to the National Institute of Mental Health, about 1 in 5 American adults report having had an anxiety disorder in the past year, and almost a third of Americans will have an anxiety disorder in their […]
The B Word: Boundaries
Learning how to navigate, tolerate, and advocate for the process of boundaries guest post by Jordan Spinazzola LSW, ACSW Boundaries. It’s a word that gets thrown around a lot when it comes to problem-solving, conflicts, and relationships. Healthy boundaries can be used to help alleviate stress and anxiety, and to build compassion and tolerance […]
How to Explain Depression And Anxiety To Someone Who Doesn’t Struggle With Them
Depression and anxiety are complicated. Everyone experiences them; however, everyone experiences depression and anxiety symptoms differently. For some, they are just temporary emotions, barely recognizing that they experience them at all – maybe they refer to it as nervousness or sadness. For many, it’s more overwhelming and persistent, with real-life, clinical implications. So, how do […]
How to Talk to Your Teenager – Why Won’t They Just Listen to Me?
Guest post by Sarah Van Meter Are you a parent of a teenager and ever wondered “why won’t my teen listen to me?” or “why don’t they talk to me?” As long as there have been teenagers there appears to have been tension or conflict between parents and their teens. Even as a therapist who […]
Trauma Bonds in Relationships
Guest post by Jennifer Mehochko, LCPC The turn of the clock into a new year can be exciting and an opportunity to shift toward greater health. One area of your life that you can begin to look at is your relationships. Are they healthy? And how do I know if they’re not? Learning more […]