Grief is one of the most deeply personal experiences we can face. It can change how we see ourselves, our relationships, our future, and even our understanding of the world around us. When we experience the loss of someone or something important, life can suddenly feel unfamiliar. The routines we once relied on may no […]
When someone reaches a crisis point, it can sometimes appear as though everything changed suddenly. One day, they seem to be managing life reasonably well. Then something happens, and suddenly they are overwhelmed, unable to cope, or behaving in ways that concern the people around them. But many crises don’t actually begin at the moment […]
When someone you love has experienced trauma, you may notice changes that are difficult to understand. Maybe they seem more withdrawn than they used to be. Maybe they become easily frustrated or overwhelmed. Perhaps they have difficulty sleeping, avoid certain situations, or seem constantly alert to what is happening around them. As a caregiver, spouse, […]
Pain is one of the most universal parts of being human. At some point, everyone experiences it. Sometimes it comes through the loss of someone we love. Sometimes it comes through disappointment, failure, rejection, illness, broken relationships, financial hardship, trauma, or circumstances we never expected. And when pain becomes overwhelming, one of the first questions […]
Trauma can change the way a person sees the world, responds to stress, relates to others, and handles situations that once seemed manageable. Sometimes those changes are obvious. A person may experience intense fear, anger, sadness, withdrawal, or difficulty functioning. Other times, trauma can be much harder to recognize. Someone may seem distant, irritable, distracted, […]
If you are anything like I used to be, you wait to ask for help. When I started out as a “baby counselor” meaning, my first job, I was the teen counselor at my local rape crisis center. It was emotionally tough work. I was trained but was I REALLY ready? I found that during […]
Article By Julie Fast: March 28 2024 Recovery isn’t about never getting sick again — it’s about bouncing back from a relapse in your symptom management. Building resilience is a valuable part of living with bipolar disorder. How Developing Resiliency Helped My Depression I often feel as if I’ve stepped back in time when I get really sick. […]
Are you an imposter? In college, I worked at the Limited at the mall. It was one of many jobs I had but by far, it was the most glamorous. I felt very much like the “city girl” I had always dreamed of being. I had the new clothes and learned fancy things like “wardrobing”. […]
By Dr. Sam Serio Think that I don’t understand you when you struggle in life? Think that I’m clueless when it comes to your pain? Think that I am some distant and cold God who sits in the heavens while you’re having a hard time here on earth? Let’s take a quick look at some of […]
By Lynn Rae For my blog post this month I am going to take you back in time to the 1970’s when I was a teenager. I am going to show you that allergies really are our emotions in disguise. I was a teenager. I rebelled against authority but only in small ways. My mother still […]
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