Jun 8, 2011 | Inspiration
"What lies before us and what lies behind us are small maters compared to what lies within us. And when we bring what is within us out into the world, miracles happen" – Ralph Waldo Emmerson Tragedies and difficult life events do not have to define...
Jun 6, 2011 | Children, Counseling, Depression, Learning Disabilities, Stress
There are many ways that pets can improve our emotional and psychological health. Animals such as dogs are working in many settings and helping people in a variety of ways. Did you know that just by having a household pet, you could receive psychological and physical...
May 31, 2011 | Children, Counseling, Mood Concerns, Parents
Psychologists have previously demonstrated that repeated exposure to a trauma or fear can decrease your emotional response to that stressor. For example, repeated exposure to memories from a traumatic experience can decrease an individual’s emotional response to these...
May 23, 2011 | Psychotherapy
The two words sound similar, and they are often confused. Many people seeking mental health treatment do not know whether they should see a psychologist or a psychiatrist. While both a psychiatrist and psychologist have doctoral degrees, there are significant...
May 17, 2011 | Anxiety Counseling, Counseling, Depression
This question is often asked in a joking manner at the end of an individual’s first counseling appointment. Underneath the joking exterior, there is fear about being labeled as “crazy,” and a discomfort about needing mental health treatment. The word “crazy” comes up...
