What to do with Vicarious Trauma from Media Sources.
Brittany Glaser , M.A., M.Div.
This time in our world is one where we all have more access and exposure than ever before. Things that are happening across the world are readily able to view and digest without looking at anything besides media from...
Por Qué la Cultura Importa en la Terapia: Una Charla Cercana para Latinos
Walter Da Silva , M.A.
¡Hola! Hablemos Sobre la Consejería y la Cultura La terapia puede dar un poco de miedo, ¿verdad? Especialmente si vienes de una cultura en la que hablar de sentimientos no es precisamente una tradición familiar. Pero aquí está la...
Multiculturalism in Counseling: Understanding and Supporting Latino Communities
Walter Da Silva , M.A.
Hola! Let’s Talk About Counseling and Culture Therapy can feel a little intimidating, right? Especially if you come from a culture where talking about feelings isn’t exactly a family tradition. But here’s the truth: everyone deserves to feel heard...
Recognizing Signs of Anxiety in Children: A Short Guide for Parents
The First Step is Recognition Anxiety can be tough for anyone, and it can be especially scary for parents when their child experiences these difficult feelings. However, with the support of family, a trusted support system, and professional help...
Completing the Stress Cycle
Jennifer Acker , M.A.
What Your “Bad” Emotions Can Do for You!
Becca Samelson-Webb , M.A.
“It’s not a big deal, calm down!” “Don’t cry, it’s okay!” “Don’t get angry at me!” “You should be happy!” Sound familiar? Whether you realize it or not, you’ve probably said something like this to a friend or family...
Alone vs. Lonely
Nehemiah McClendon , Ph.D.
Nothing is better than those moments you have by yourself cuddled up in your favorite blanket watching Love Island or legs stretched out having a drink watching your favorite team go for glory. This alone time is craved, desired,...
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 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...