Intrusive Thoughts 101: Do you get repeated thoughts “stuck” in your head, like they’re in a loop? You try dislodging them by distracting yourself or trying to “figure out” the thought (e.g. why did I think this? What does this mean about me?). If you remember CDs, it’s like a scratch on your disc and it…
Spending more time than ever with your partner? Stuck at home, feeling like you are on top of each other? Not having that special time to reunite at the end of the day and checking in on the day’s events? Noticing a surge in defensiveness, withdrawal and criticism? Well, you’re not alone. Stress and anxiety…
We don’t need experts to tell us that post-COVID-19 reality will see a rise in both birth and divorce rates. Desire to flee the scene may be high during these times. Your home has turned into a mission control center and overlapping roles keep multiplying. Some of you may feel that chronic tension and disconnect…
“Each man is questioned by life; and he can only answer to life by answering for his own life; to life he can only respond by being responsible.” – Victor Frankl Times of question call us to be responsible for who we are and how we show up. A responsible answer for own lives can…
Wow. This certainly feels like a time of uncertainty. It also feels like a time of distance and disconnection. It is a double whammy. We feel isolated in uncertainty. You see, we as humans are all hardwired for connection. And when we don’t have a sense of belonging or a felt sense of another, we…
This is a guest post from Vicki Lind, MS — a career counselor and marketing coach who helps therapists define and communicate their unique strengths to attract more clients. We invite you to reflect on the deeper meaning and goal of marketing for a therapist: To effectively communicate how you can guide people through the…
Social distancing is recommended by the CDC, and this may trigger depressive episodes for many people. Due to self-isolation and limitations in daily activities, people who suffer from depression may be at risk for an increase in depressive symptoms including feelings of sadness or hopelessness, changes in sleep, appetite, concentration, activities of daily living, and…
I realized the pandemic had finally gotten to me, and I was looking forward to my first virtual meeting with my therapist to find some clarity. I had been obsessively checking the news for any developments, all the while feeling more discouraged and down. I felt the need to be grateful for the job I…
At the time of writing this, COVID-19 has challenged and changed a lot of the basic routine and structure of our everyday lives. Some of us are having to continue to work in places where we do not feel safe. Some of us are working from home and are hoping the dust starts to settle…
With all of the fast-paced changes we are collectively experiencing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s no wonder that many of us are noticing a rise in our anxiety levels. Our day-to-day lives have been significantly disrupted, and social distancing efforts can leave many of us feeling isolated. Let’s review a few ideas on how…