How to Find a Therapist: 5 Steps
Guest post by Sarah VanMeter, LCSW Has the world felt like it turned upside down over the last couple of years? You’re not alone. Many people are grappling with the impact of the pandemic, civil unrest, political tensions, inflation, and more. The stress has created an increase in depression, anxiety, worries, and even suicidal ideation. […]
8 Things You Can Do About an Unhappy Marriage
Everyone says that marriage takes work. Many people are married for a long time and become used to each other but are not really happy. Some common bad habits can lead to this. Before I discuss the 8 things you can do about an unhappy marriage, you may want to think about why you are […]
How to Stop Feeling Unfulfilled
Guest post by Karen Kuhlman LSW, CADC As you enter the Holiday season with the New Year on the horizon, you might find yourself taking stock of your life and examining where you are feeling less than satisfied or even deeply unfulfilled. Know that you’re not alone if you find yourself asking questions like “Why […]
Married to Someone with Childhood Trauma? How It Affects Relationships
You probably know that childhood trauma refers to any significantly distressing experience a person was exposed to as a child. Because we all experience life in different ways, what may be traumatic for you may not be for someone else. What really matters is how you perceived the situation and how you felt during and […]
How to Talk to Friends and Family About Mental Health
Guest post by Karen Kuhlman, LSW, CADC Overcoming Mental Health Stigma: How to Talk to Friends and Family The ongoing COVID 19 pandemic has all of us looking for comfort and safety in a world that feels chaotic and even dangerous. Many people feel afraid and lonely between working and schooling children at home, unemployment […]