Negative self-talk is a common experience for many individuals, and it can lead to symptoms of depression. Negative self-talk is often a pattern of internal dialogue that is self-defeating, self-critical, and self-deprecating. Over time, this can undermine a person’s self-esteem, confidence, and ability to cope with life’s challenges. Fortunately, there are several techniques that can help individuals overcome this negative habit and reduce the risk of depression…
Anxiety is a complex mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Despite being a prevalent condition, there are still several misconceptions about anxiety that can hinder its proper diagnosis and treatment. In this article, we will explore three common misconceptions about anxiety and explain why they are incorrect.
Facing disagreements and working through them as a couple can be a long and difficult process. Fortunately, one of the…
Anxiety can make day-to-day life difficult and can sometimes seem paralyzing. It can feel like you are stuck in a…
Do you struggle to make ends meet or feel that you never have enough money? Are financial concerns creating problems in your relationship? Do you feel the weight of debt closing in on you? Financial strain is a problem for most individuals and couples. Failure to manage one’s finances could prove disastrous. Stress, anger, and depression can often be linked to financial burdens. Here are some tips to help get you on the road to financial recovery.
The National Alliance For Mental Illness reports that over 40 million American adults struggle with anxiety. That is just over 19% of adults! While there are a variety of causes for anxiety, some causes are “self inflicted.” Do you feed your anxiety? Following you will find four ways you might be feeding your anxious thoughts.
Do you struggle with forgiving and letting go of grievances against you? Do you want to forgive but just don’t know how? If you struggle with forgiving someone, you are not alone. According to a study done by the Fetzer Institute, sixty-two percent (62%) of American agree that they need more forgiveness in their lives. With a need so common, we wanted to help you start the ball rolling in the right direction. R. Klimes, PhD outlines the following five steps in granting forgiveness…
Have you ever wondered why communication is such a struggle and where it is breaking down? Do you want better communication with your spouse, children, coworkers, and others? We have helped countless people better communicate and understand each other over the years. Below are five guidelines that will help get you started on the journey of better, more fulfilling communication.
Wonder how your health insurance benefits work when it comes to counseling? In this post, we will explore the basics…
While we all get anxious at times, sometimes anxiety can seemingly take over our thoughts and even our lives. A key to keeping anxiety in check is to know some of the right questions to ask when you are experiencing a heightened sense of anxiety. Here are three questions that can help assess and even reduce your anxiety…