Articles
Welcome to my collection of articles. My goal here is to educate and encourage people seeking counseling as well as to remove the stigma that prevents people from seeking professional therapy.
You will find that I’ve written a variety of articles centered around therapy, mental health, and necessary life skills, all to help you find greater fulfillment in life.
I hope these articles help you reflect, heal, and grow.
Help Kids Cope with Stress by Exploring Expectations
Unmet expectations can lead to stress, anxiety, or depression. I discuss ways parents can help kids cope with stress by identifying and discussing expectations in several key areas. By having these conversations, parents will be better prepared to help kids cope when their expectations are not met.
How Can Parents Help Kids Cope With School Stress?
When I work with teenagers or college students, their parents often ask me how they can help. Whether their child is dealing with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, or general stress, parents often wonder what to do and what not do. Many people recognize the importance of seeking counseling to treat depression or anxiety. However, we often forget the value of prevention and striving for good mental health.
We take care of our physical health by going to the dentist or physician for checkups, exercising regularly, getting enough sleep, and eating healthy.
What do you and your child do to maintain good mental health?
School has started, and focus is a concern for many students. Is ADHD the cause?
While we would all like to focus a bit better, sometimes focus problems interfere with important life goals, including academic and career goals. ADHD is often suspected as soon as difficulties with focus arise. Some of the inattentive symptoms of...
How Does Stress Affect Physical Health?
Stress is not just unpleasant; it can also cause physical health problems. Even a few minutes spent worrying causes physical changes in the body. Our complex brains constantly send signals thorough the entire body and receive signals back from the...
How can I reduce my stress when my life is so busy?
Life is often busy and demanding. Finding quick and effective ways to reduce stress is crucial for good health. Try taking just a few minutes to relax each morning and afternoon. You could take a walk, practice deep breathing, tense and relax...
Teacher-student relationships: When are they too close?
There is growing concern as the number of inappropriate teacher-student relationships continues to rise. Many of these educators did not set out to have a sexual relationship with their student. When asked about their reasons, “It just happened” is...