The Counselor’s Blog
College Aged Young Adults and Addiction to Drugs and Alcohol
Drug & Alcohol Abuse in College is Alarming Alcohol is the substance with the highest amount of abuse. According to the National Institute on
Self-Acceptance and Self-Compassion in Teens
The amount of stress and depression among teenagers is alarming. This is due to many factors, including peer pressure, pressure to perform well a
Is My Teen Just Sad or Depressed?
There can be a fine line when comparing sadness with depression. They often look very similar. As parents, it is very important to learn to recog
Managing stress when you’re the BOSS at work AND home
Are you feeling overwhelmed with life? Are you the head or co-head of your household and have a full-time job? If you said yes, we already know y
Becoming more aware of your ANGER can create the change you seek!
Everyone has experienced anger at some point. (YES, therapists feel angry too!) Very often, however, we have a difficult time dealing with our an
Meeting AND Keeping New Year’s Goals!
As January 31 comes upon us, we may find ourselves looking in the mirror wondering why we have already given up on the goals we set for ourselves
PTSD in Military Service Members
PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) and the military are often linked, according to the book “Very Well Mind“. Even though PTSD was
Depression Among Healthcare Professionals
Depression among healthcare professionals is very common due to the nature of what their jobs entail. Both physical and mental health professiona
National Coming Out Day
October 11, 2020, is the 32nd anniversary of National Coming Out Day! On this day, people all over America, celebrate and embrace the LGBTQ comm
September is Suicide Awareness Month
September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day. According to the Medical News Bulletin, the World Health Organization reports that approximately 80