January 9, 2021
Trauma can result from a number of events that happen in the workplace. Death of a co-worker or client, witnessing an accident, or being the victim of abuse. Even events such as downsizing or re-location can be perceived as traumatic and have long-lasting effects on one’s psyche. It is normal to feel anxiety, guilt, or irritability after a traumatic event in the workplace. These are natural stress responses. However, if these feelings last weeks or months, or interfere with your quality of life at home or at work, it's time to assess the situation. Let’s look at how to better ...
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December 14, 2020
We all want the best for our children. This may never be more evident than when a concerned parent is searching for the right mental health professional to treat their child. Finding a therapist that can have a meaningful, transformative, and lasting impact on your child’s life can be a daunting, even frustrating, task. But asking the right questions and communicating effectively can make this process easier and more likely to succeed. Here are some tips to help you find the best child therapist. Start your search by asking your child’s school guidance counselor, or family and friends, for a ...
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November 10, 2020
When someone says they feel depressed, it can mean many things. It can mean they feel sad, lonely, hopeless, guilty, or any number of other complex emotions. When these feelings start to have a negative impact on the quality of your life, it is time to take action. Here Are 10 Depression Symptoms You Should Not Ignore: 1. Persistent Feelings Of Hopelessness Or Helplessness If feelings of despair linger on for more than a few days, it is time to recognize these feelings and try to resolve them. If these feelings of despair linger on for more than a few ...
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November 4, 2020
Are you having trouble finding ways to manage your anger? Is anger affecting your relationships, job, or health negatively? If so, these steps to controlling anger could change your life. Not being able to control, express, or resolve our anger can lead to disastrous consequences. Below is a process to help reduce anger and create more positive outcomes in moments of great anxiety or stress. Here Are Our 7 Steps to Better Anger Management Step 1. Learn to Pause The first and most important step to better anger management is to stop and breathe. Give yourself the opportunity to choose ...
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September 14, 2020
Did you know life can be stressful at times? Of course you did. Experiencing stress, anxiety, and anger is part of the human condition. We even have built-in responses to these stressful situations that have been part of our DNA for millions of years, like the “fight or flight response”. It is often how we respond to a situation that determines how stressful it is. For instance, some become irate at even a slight reduction in speed by the driver in front of them. Others maintain a calm blanket of serenity through the most tragic of life circumstances. Here Are ...
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August 14, 2020
Marriage counseling is often thought of as a last resort before separation or divorce when in fact it has been proven to strengthen relationships at any stage. Studies show that couples therapy and marriage counseling deepen emotional connection and intimacy and leads to healthier, happier relationships. Counseling provides a safe space for each individual to speak openly and honestly with their partner and an impartial expert about complex emotional issues they have been unable to resolve on their own. Under the tutelage of a licensed therapist or counselor, couples can develop better communication and coping skills that result in more ...
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July 12, 2020
Telepsychiatry was intended to serve patients in remote areas but has evolved into a convenient and effective model for improving access to mental healthcare. Today, it is the preferred method to access care by younger generations, and quickly growing with baby boomers as they adapt to an increasingly digital landscape. This shift in consumer behavior will have a dramatic impact on quality of care and outcomes. Here are 4 ways telepsychiatry is changing the mental healthcare landscape:. 1. The Ability to Diagnose and Treat Conditions Faster Telepsychiatry provides immediate access to a mental health care professional. This will help diagnose ...
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June 15, 2020
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a problem-focused/action-orientated style of talk therapy that helps identify and change negative or destructive thoughts, behaviors, beliefs, and attitudes. The method improves emotional regulation and quality of life while providing a scaffolding to build effective coping strategies and healthier patterns of behavior upon. CBT helps the patient understand that thoughts, feelings, and behavior have a symbiotic relationship with each other and the outcomes in our lives. CBT teaches that the story we tell ourselves dictates how we feel, act, and react in particular situations. That story has short and long-term rewards and consequences that ...
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