By: Dorothy Watson There’s little doubt that being a caregiver can wear you down. When you deplete your mental and physical reserves, your ability to care for your loved one also shrinks. That’s why caregivers need self-care. It may sound complicated or frivolous, but adding simple changes can make a difference in how you feel and…
By: Margie Frisco, Practicum Student Having trouble coping with your partner’s anxiety? In these days and times, it is easy to let the unknown bring extra anxiety to life. Anxiety affects roughly 40 million adults within the United States. Many of these individuals are in a relationship. The addition of anxiety can bring more stress…
By: Margie Frisco, Practicum Student, UHV Sometimes we feel as if we did something shameful or experienced something shameful. This can cause you to feel anxious, sad, afraid, or loss. If we do not process the feeling of shame it can make us feel even worse. Following a few steps can help you understand shame…
Helpful reminders for partners, friends, and family members of those with PTSD Navigating relationships can be challenging. When PTSD affects someone you love, “relationship struggles” take on a whole new meaning. Here are a few tips on how to help you and your loved one stay emotionally healthy. Understanding Triggers Know how PTSD affects your…
By: Denise Servin, M. Ed., LPC Intern Family time is great. The benefits are endless. It can be a little complicated to coordinate schedules. It can also be a challenge to find activities to make everyone happy. Sometimes you have to get creative. What happens when you find yourself having to organize long-term family time?…
Affecting nearly 40 million adults in the United States, anxiety is one of the country’s most common mental health disorders. Sleep disturbances such as insomnia are highly prevalent amongst those who suffer from anxiety disorder. If you have trouble falling asleep, it may heighten or trigger your anxiety, and vice versa. While it can be…
What does it mean to have a healthy self-esteem? Some people think it means you are okay with how you look. Other people think you must accomplish something big in your life to have a good self-esteem. But the reality is, having a healthy self-esteem means you like and appreciate yourself faults and all. A…
According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, anxiety disorders affect roughly 40 million people over the age of 18 in the United States. Though these disorders are highly treatable, only 36.9% of those with anxiety seek treatment. Perhaps this is because of busy schedules or a lack of insurance that causes so many…