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When Someone You Love is Unhappy
November 17, 2016
Depression relationships
When Someone You Love is Unhappy

*Article contribution by Maureen Werrbach, LCPC for Psych Central. "Love is what connects us to others. It provides us with fond memories of those around us. The truth…

Busting Summertime Depression
November 17, 2016
Depression
Busting Summertime Depression

*Article contribution by Maureen Werrbach, LCPC for Psych Central. "The mark of summer is upon us. The kids are out of school, it’s hot, and it’s the season…

Fight, Flight or Freeze: The Stress Response
November 17, 2016
Anxiety trauma
Fight, Flight or Freeze: The Stress Response

Article contribution by Maureen Werrbach, LCPC at Psych Central. "Imagine the following scenarios: 1. During a staff meeting that you led and thoroughly prepared for, your boss criticizes…

Predicting Divorce: The Four Horsemen of the Apocalpyse
November 17, 2016
relationships
Predicting Divorce: The Four Horsemen of the Apocalpyse

*Article contribution by Maureen Werrbach, LCPC for Psych Central. "The beginning of a relationship is a lot like buying a new house. Everything seems terrific, and that initial…

Therapy, Culture & Stigma
October 27, 2016
Fariha Newaz therapy
Therapy, Culture & Stigma

By: Fariha Newaz, LCSW, CADC Going to therapy does not make you crazy, it does not mean that something is wrong with you. But in my culture, being…

Dear Parent of a Child with ADHD:  What Your Child Wishes You Knew About Them
September 9, 2016
Kayla Mason
Dear Parent of a Child with ADHD: What Your Child Wishes You Knew About Them

Dear Parent of a child with ADHD, You may not know this, but if you have a child who has been diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)*, you belong…

Embracing Yourself
September 2, 2016
Maureen Werrbach self growth
Embracing Yourself

It's hard. We aren't set up for success as a society when it comes to embracing yourself and self compassion. In many ways, we are set up for…

How to Get the Most Out of Counseling
September 2, 2016
Fariha Newaz therapy
How to Get the Most Out of Counseling

If you are trying therapy out for the first time or maybe returning to counseling, I hope the information below if helpful as you start this journey. Something…

Tips on Better Ways to Manage Anxiety
June 8, 2016
Anxiety Jill Patano
Tips on Better Ways to Manage Anxiety

By: Jill Patano, LCPC A certain amount of anxiety and/or worry is a normal part of human existence, but when it starts to interfere with daily functioning, there…

Create Healthy Habits
April 30, 2016
Habits
Create Healthy Habits

With the new year lurking around the corner, it is only a matter of time before we start thinking about new year's resolutions. And with resolutions comes the…

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