Written by: Niesha Cory Life can be pretty busy nowadays, where the days, weeks and months move so quickly in a blink of an eye. Where the walk of life can often have feelings of happiness and bliss, but can also bring in stress, fatigue and feeling like you are being pulled in numerous directions. And in these hectic moments, it can be hard to find a time to ourselves where we can pause and let g[...]
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Written by: Lisa Wagner Harm OCD, also known as intrusive thoughts OCD, is a type of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) that involves unwanted, intrusive thoughts, images, or impulses related to causing harm to oneself or others. These thoughts can be distressing and cause significant anxiety, guilt, shame, and fear in those who experience them. Harm OCD is not about wanting to harm oneself or[...]
Written by: Lisa Wagner A therapist can play an essential role in the treatment of ADHD, particularly in providing behavioral therapy and helping individuals develop coping strategies to manage symptoms. Here are some ways that a therapist may approach treating ADHD: Psychoeducation: A therapist may first provide psychoeducation to the individual and their family members about ADHD. This c[...]
Written by: Dana Giragosian Are you struggling with communication issues in your relationship? Do you feel disconnected from your partner and unsure of how to improve things? If so, couples therapy may be the answer you're looking for. As a pre-licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Intern, I am accepting new clients who are interested in exploring the benefits of couples therapy. Why Couples T[...]
Written by: Lisa Wagner, MAC Negative stressful emotions are an unfortunate part of life. These emotions, which we call distress, can range from daily minor annoyances to significant traumas or events like the death of a loved one. One thing is clear, we all experience distress at some level. How we handle this distress is vital to our mental health. Some people naturally handle it well and can le[...]
Written by: Laura A. Lauko, Psy.D I’d like to remind everyone about the idea of teaching consent from a young age. I say remind because this is not a new idea and the topic of consent has, thankfully, blown up in the main stream over the last few years. I’ve had so many conversations directly with teenage clients and parents of child clients about the topic of consent. It really is a topic we[...]
Written by: Dana Giragosian, Intern Now that the holidays have passed and the forecast continues to predict cold temperatures, you might be wondering how you will cope with the rest of the season. If you experience the “winter blues” or Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), here are some ways for you to maintain healthy habits that can increase your overall mood, motivation, optimism, positivity,[...]
Written by: Laura A. Lauko, Psy.D It seems that life has become very complicated. Well that’s an understatement! With work, technology, children’s schedules, socializing, maintaining our overall health, and taking care of elders, just to name a few responsibilities, the layers of complication can really add up. In session, a lot of what I hear people talk about is feeling tired from having too[...]
Written by: Laura A. Lauko, Psy.D Do you ever wonder if your child’s inattention and fidgeting is actually due to anxiety and feelings of being overwhelmed? This is a question I am asked about all the time. With stress and negativity on the rise, we are all seemingly less able to concentrate on the things we need to get done, and sometimes even the things we actually enjoy. Most of the[...]