Healthy Approaches to Using Social Media
Maddie McGarrah , M.Ed.
In today’s world, social media plays a central role in how we communicate, share information, and connect with others. However, there can often be cons to social media and our use of it as well. It is essential to...
FACTS VS. FEELINGS
Line Fleming , M.A.
Being nervous about something can be healthy. It provides the energy to focus on what we are doing and moves us to complete a task or solve a problem. Sometimes, that nervousness grows out of control into anxious feelings...
Strategies to Manage Symptoms of Depression
Maddie McGarrah , M.Ed.
Living with depression can be incredibly challenging, but there are effective strategies that can make a significant difference in managing its symptoms. First, establishing a routine can provide stability and a sense of control, which can be helpful with...
Vulnerability Factors
Brittany Glaser , M.A., M.Div.
All of us have times where we react differently than others. The same thing can happen one day, and I react very differently than I would to that thing on another day. Have you ever caught yourself wondering, “why...
The Practice of Hope
Janet Fluker , M.Ed., M.S.
George Washington University developed a series of “Hope Modules” that are designed to support people through severe illness. The purpose of these modules is to practice hope in concrete, intentional ways when you are in a difficult situation in...
Brain Health as Aging Adults
Alice D. Hoag , Ed.D.
The notion that brains continue to develop through age 25 has been popularized in social media and popular news outlets. While it seems that the Prefrontal Cortex does continue to mature until that time, the entire brain continues to...
How ADHD Can Impact Emotions
Shaquanta “Shelley” Danjoint , M.S.
We are accustomed to looking for the common symptoms of ADHD. In the health care field and the school systems, we commonly look for symptoms that include, fidgeting or restlessness, difficulty managing time, impulsive behavior, difficulty focusing, getting easily...
Living with Guilt vs Living with Gusto
Alice D. Hoag , Ed.D.
A few years ago, I intercepted one of my sons as he was descending the staircase and heading outside. He explained, with a guilty expression on his face, that he was going to go outside to smoke a cigarette....
This Didn’t Take God by Surprise
Alice D. Hoag , Ed.D.
So often, our circumstances seem to sway the level of contentment and joy we experience in our life. Every day, I hear of some circumstance that has turned someone’s world upside down. Cancer (their own, their child’s, their life...
The Fewest Words
As a therapist, but also a human being who was not blessed with the most loving of families growing up, I find myself often giving to others more than I give back to myself. Like so many others, I...
Why Building Resilience is so Important
Maddie McGarrah , M.Ed.
Resilience involves maintaining an encouraging mindset, perseverance, and the ability to learn and grow from adversity. Resilient individuals display mental and emotional strength, allowing them to cope with and navigate difficult situations successfully. Students who are resilient are better...
Preparing for Finals
Maddie McGarrah , M.Ed.
As finals are approaching, it is a common time where students might get overly stressed and burnt out. Here are some tips to help prevent burnout and reduce stress. Since this is a higher-pressure time, it’s unreasonable to think...
Avoiding the Holiday Blues
It’s cold outside, and for some people, the bleakness of outside seeps in. This is known clinically as seasonal depression. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) usually starts in the fall, lasts into the winter months, and resolves in spring and...
Tips for Stress-Free Living and Working in the New Year
Shaquanta “Shelley” Danjoint , M.S.
With the new year coming in and things starting to settle down from the holidays, this may be a great time to start applying coping ideas to help relieve stress in life and at work. Write down your purpose...
How to Cope with Grief during the Holidays
The holidays are “supposed to” bring joy and peace, but many people do not have that experience as they are coping with the loss of a loved one. No matter when the loss occurred, the holidays can be an...
It’s Time to Rest: 5 Types of Rest to Add Into Your Routine
Bailey Smith , M.Ed.
Whenever we are facing a season that can bring with it times of busyness and activity, it can also be a great time to prioritize rest. We all may think of different things when we think about rest. Rest...
Dysregulated Nervous System and How to Help it
Madeline Redetzky , M.S.
Our nervous system is basically the set of internally wiring that helps our body communicates with itself. The peripheral nervous system is the set of nerves that is outside of your brain and spinal cord that sends messages to...
How EMDR Can Help People Overcome Trauma
Alexa Mellman , M.S.W.
Over the past 20 years, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy has gained increased recognition as an effective treatment for individuals grappling with the debilitating effects of trauma. Developed in the late 1980s by psychologist Francine Shapiro, EMDR...
Transformative Healing: How EMDR Therapy Can Alleviate Depression
Alexa Mellman , M.S.W.
Depression is a complex and challenging condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide. While traditional talk therapy and medication have been staples in depression treatment, an approach known as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is gaining recognition for...
Complex PTSD: Unraveling the Layers of Persistent Trauma
Alexa Mellman , M.S.W.
While Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is well-known and widely recognized, there is another form of trauma-related condition that goes beyond the scope of traditional PTSD. Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD), also known as Developmental Trauma Disorder, is a condition...