For many of us, spending time with family during the holidays is something straight out of a Hallmark movie with days filled with comfort and joy. But for others, the holidays with family are scarier than Halloween. From the stress of traveling to the pressure…
It’s a familiar memory for a lot of Americans: sitting around the table for Thanksgiving dinner, each person taking a moment to mention the things they’re grateful for. Unfortunately, being grateful seems to be something we’re reminded of only once a year on the holiday.…
These days, many people focus on their physical health. But few give much attention, if any, to their mental health. What does mental health refer to? Mental health describes a person’s overall psychological health and well-being. It has much to do with the way you…
Identity and Self-Concept in Therapy What is it that makes us who we truly are? Is it our friends, family, life experience, genetics, society, work…? Is who we are right now, who we will remain? At all stages in our lives, what makes us who…
Rumination involves obsessively thinking about negative experiences and feelings. Some people replay events that occurred in the past, while others worry about situations that could potentially occur in the future. Rumination tends to have a snowball effect—certain mental health conditions (including generalized anxiety disorder…
Did you know that treatment for social anxiety has many useful strategies to help one manage their anxiety? One of these is called External Mindfulness. This is paying attention with curiosity in the conversation, person, activity and/or situation in the present moment, while treating…