Posts Tagged ‘Mental Health’
Understanding Mental Health Therapy Jargon: A Consumer’s Guide
If you’re seeking mental health support, you may come across many therapy terms that can feel overwhelming. To help you navigate the world of mental health treatment, here’s a guide to common therapy modalities, professional credentials, and other key terms you may encounter. Types of Mental Health Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): A structured, goal-oriented…
Read MoreWhy It’s So Hard to Ask for Help and What to Do About It
A friend of mine who was preparing for surgery reached out and asked her friends for support. While I was visiting during her recovery, she expressed how difficult it had been to ask for help and how she was trying to stay mindfully aware of how difficult it was to ask for and accept help…
Read MoreEmbracing the Seasons of Life: Coping Skills for Good Times and Bad
Anyone who knows me knows I hate cold weather. It is cold, the days are short, and I go into hibernation. In February I begin to wonder if the unrelenting cold will ever end. But in the last few days, I see hopeful signs that, once again, my world will be bright and warm. It…
Read MoreNewly Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder: What to Expect and How to Thrive
Receiving a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) as an adult can bring a whirlwind of emotions. You might feel shock, relief, confusion, or even grief. Many adults find themselves reevaluating their life experiences through a new lens, which can be both empowering and unsettling. We want you to know that whatever you’re feeling is…
Read MoreTwelve Ways to Turn Around a Bad Day
Everyone has a bad day now and then. You only have two choices: you can either ride it out, or do something to turn the day around. A time machine isn’t an option, but there are plenty of tactics you can apply to put your day on a more satisfying path. You might have woken…
Read MoreTeen Marijuana Use – It Ain’t the Pot from Your Day
As an addiction counselor, I’ve heard all kinds of rationale for using drugs. Some reasonable (“a drink with dinner is relaxing”) and some not so reasonable (“with all my troubles, I deserve to get high”). One rationale I’ve heard many people use about marijuana is, “It’s only pot… it’s natural… like an herb.” Nowadays I…
Read MoreTaking Responsibility in a Codependent Relationship
You know the worst thing about living alone? When you misplace something, you have no one to blame but yourself. I was looking for my headphones the other day. I was frustrated that I couldn’t find a single pair and more frustrated I had no one to blame but me! That got me thinking about…
Read MoreExercise to Improve your Mental Health
Clients often ask if there are non-medication routes they can take to help with their anxiety, depression, or other related disorders. While sometimes medication is absolutely necessary, we can sometimes make lifestyle changes that will suffice to improve our mental health or at least support and improve our outcome if we need medication, too. I…
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