I spent this weekend in the Northwoods. I camped right beside a lake that was tranquil and still. It’s such a difference from the hustle and bustle of day to day living. It was also a great time to unplug and recharge. Imagine my surprise when I got back into the land of technology only … Continue reading Accepting What Is
Covid 19 has taken a lot from people. The class of 2020 is no exception. Spring ushers in a time of new beginnings. A time of transition. A time of hope. Each spring thousands of seniors look forward to a huge accomplishment and rite of passage: high school graduation. Graduation pictures are taken in the … Continue reading Graduation During COVID-19
As states across the United States begin to lift restrictions, the question remains is this the wise thing to do? As a therapist, I can see both sides to this: social isolation and financial stress can significantly increase anxiety and depression. On the other hand, if the projections are right, and many more people become … Continue reading Staying Calm in the Storm: What to do as The Country Reopens
1 in 4 people struggle with some form of anxiety. One of the most common symptoms of anxiety is racing thoughts. Racing thoughts are those thoughts that are unwanted, invasive, distressing, and cause distress in different areas of your life. These thoughts can feel completely overwhelming and cause the person experiencing them to feel out … Continue reading Racing Thoughts: What Are They and How to Stop Them
Self-care is a term that gets thrown around a lot in counseling. It really become a hot topic during new years: this is the time to really focus on yourself, your goals for the year, ways to improve yourself, etc. While we hear the phrase a lot, yet many people don’t know what it means. … Continue reading Self-care
