Browsing Month
Gift-giving: We are asked to find the perfect gift and bombarded by commercials, mind-reading, and materialism. You are more than a gift to those you care for and if you are feeling anxiety about this it is because you want more of a connection to them than just a gift. Financial burdens: We work incredibly …
“Anxiety is a signal that one perceives some threat to one’s continued existence.” – Irvin Yalom, Existential Psychotherapy. When you experience anxiety, the above statement is profound, terrifying, and filled with hope. Why? Because our continued existence is not defined or static; you are continuous and changing. By focusing on the here-and-now experience and the …
How social anxiety affects college students? Where does social anxiety stem from? Will social anxiety ever go away? Your social anxiety of “I am the student” is created because: “Anxiety is a signal that one perceives some threat to one’s continued existence.” – Irvin Yalom, Existential Psychotherapy. Your authentic and core sense of self is …
Where does fear and anxiety come from? Fear vs anxiety? Fear is not anxiety and anxiety is not fear. These two felt expressions are distinctly different from one another and it is important to engage with each differently. Fear is rooted in our physical and emotional reactions that connects and heightens our senses to the …
When to start therapy? Where to start therapy? Starting therapy again? Yes, you, what do you want out of therapy? You choose to come to therapy and you know what you want out of the experience. If you have not answered that question yet for yourself, that is okay, and you are not alone. Therapy …
5 Myths about Anxiety and why you shouldn’t believe in them. You are not weak. You are the opposite. If you feel anxiety, it means you are living life and challenging yourself. This myth was created by people in denial of living life and acknowledging their emotions. You are a benefit to those around you …
5 Ways to understand grief and when it feels overwhelming There is a thought that grief must have a beginning and an end. Around us we see others moving past their grief stories, working their jobs, and interacting with their loved ones. So, what about us? Why does it feel so different? Will our grief …
Engaging in your Therapeutic Journey Have you ever wondered about therapy and mental health? Perhaps even heard about it in conversation, but not experienced it for yourself? Engaging in therapy is the process of feeling a part of your mental health journey. A process and journey you can be personally proud of in your own …
Benefits of Counseling for College Students College can be an incredible experience, but it is also filled with personal challenges, change, and stress. So how could counseling benefit you… You may feel left behind in some areas in college or feel the pressure to perform up to the standards of others around you. This pressure …
