There is a general stigma that the public has about couples counseling. Be it’s shame or guilt that you feel because you assume you should be able to figure it out on your own with your partner, most couples find it difficult to accept that therapy can help. Unfortunately, many couples do eventually realize they […]
If you think that you have a great relationship and do not need any couples counseling, you may be right, but that is also the big myth around couple’s therapy. A relationship does not need to be in turmoil for a couple to seek couples counseling. Having a partner that agrees with your decision to […]
A grief recovery process is different for every person. There are no cure-alls or one-size-fits-all type of programs to help you through a painful grieving process. For some, it can take years before they can get a handle on their as grief recovery may be difficult, but it is not impossible. It is about learning […]
Experiencing the feelings of loss can be a lonely road to trek on your own without counseling. Many of grief therapists can agree, many of their consultations deal with illnesses that are ultimately caused by weakgrief recoveries as a result of coping with loss. Surprisingly, however, there are very few who seek the help needed […]
Written by: Megan McCarty, M.A., LPC-S Are you a person who during the down times of discouragement and disappointment finds comfort in food? Or what about the times when you feel lonely, do you plop down on the couch and binge on DVR and junk? If you answered yes to either of these questions,consider yourself […]
Written by: Megan McCarty The World Health Organization’s Constitution defines health with this comprehensive declaration:”Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” What a lofty initiative, this sort of inclusive wellness! And although reaching this exceptional level of health is a difficult feat, […]
There are a lot of healthy ways to manage grief, anxiety, depression, stress or any other mental health challenge. This post will be focus on some of my favorite ways to maintaining mental health. Journaling. This activity doesn’t require a lot of material and can be done almost anywhere quiet, at your convenience. Journaling is […]
Anxiety Symptoms Racing heart. Upset stomach. Sweaty palms. Difficulty breathing. If you’ve experienced any of these, chances are, you were experiencing anxiety. Anxiety is inevitable and affects all of us: children, adolescents, adults and older adults. Children often experience anxiety when starting school. Moving towards adolescents, maybe you remember your first kiss. In adulthood, anxiety […]
Last week I shared what not to say to a grieving person. This week, I want to focus on what to say to a grieving person. I can’t imagine how you feel – this is one of the best statements you can say to a griever, for good reasons. Because you don’t know how someone […]
When it comes to grief and loss, we as a society, are unsure about what to say and what not to say to someone that’s lost a loved one, pet, recently divorced or any other loss. So most of us say what we’ve learned from others and think it’s helpful. Well, the truth is, there […]
