More often than not, when a client comes in for services and expresses a need to find purpose in life, one of the suggestions I make is volunteering. Some look puzzled at the idea, while other’s seem to have that “ah ha,” moment. For most volunteering is a positive, productive and fulfilling experience. In recent […]
Tips for Creating a Healthy Routine
One of the first questions I ask my client’s during their initial intake is if they have a healthy routine set in place. I would say about 7 out of 10 times, the answer would be NO. Most client’s report a lack of motivation, feeling overwhelmed, or just not knowing where to begin in creating […]
Alcohol and its Effects on Your Mental Health
For most, alcohol is not seen or categorized as a drug; however, it is the most widely used and easily accessible drug plaguing our country today. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, a survey completed in 2019 showed that 85.6% of people ages 18 and older reported that they drank alcohol […]
Diet and Mental Health
One of the most common questions that I get asked during an initial intake session, is “why are you asking about my diet.” For most of us, this question is only asked in most medical settings, and most are somewhat offended or perplexed about the question. The way I attempt to explain this to my […]
Cyber Self-Harm – The New Adolescent Trend
Cyberbullying is the use of electronic communication to bully a person, typically by sending messages of an intimidating or threatening nature. According to firstsiteguide.com, recent studies have shown that 7 in 10 young adults experience cyberbullying before they hit the age of 18, and cyberbullying is the use of any type of harassing, threatening, and […]
Utilizing Meditation During Times of Uncertainty
For many of us, the past 2-3 weeks have been anything but normal. With the COVID-19 virus on the rise, and local government rules and regulations changing daily, it is no surprise that most of us are experiencing higher levels of stress and anxiety. Many of us have been mandated to work from home, our […]