You may not realize it, but you probably talk to yourself much more than you talk to anybody else. This is true for people who are very social as well as those who aren’t. Most of this self-talk probably goes unnoticed; it’s a silent narrative happening in your head. Maybe you’ve noticed that this self-talk
6 Ways to Stop Negative Self-Talk
How to Spot Low Self-Esteem: Signs and Examples
Self-esteem plays an important role in many aspects of our lives; our relationships, job, schoolwork, even our day-to-day happiness. Self-esteem can also vary at different times in our lives; when a relationship or a job ends, our self-esteem can take a hit. If you think your child, partner, or a friend has low self-esteem or
How Much Does Couples Counseling Cost?
Couples counseling can be an effective way to rebuild trust, communicate constructively, and solve problems in your relationship. As you consider couples counseling, the costs have more than likely crossed your mind. How much does couples counseling cost? Can you afford it? And is it worth it? The Costs of Couples Counseling How Does Couples
6 Benefits of Virtual Counseling Services
Virtual counseling can be a powerful tool in improving mental and emotional health. The use of virtual counseling increased during the COVID-19 pandemic as many individuals and families were confined to their homes and dealing with more stressors. Many people have learned about the benefits of virtual counseling services, and will continue to use these
How to Deal with Anxiety in Children
Children can struggle with anxiety in similar ways as adults, and parents are often unsure of how to deal with anxiety in children in a delicate and productive way. Signs of anxiety can appear in teenagers and even in children as young as 18 months. Separation anxiety, the fear of what will happen if the
How to Deal With Loneliness: 9 Ways to Cope and Thrive
Throughout most of the last year, COVID-19 drove people inside at unprecedented numbers around the world. Gatherings and groups became dangerous ways to spread the illness, causing most people to limit their social circle. Though feelings of loneliness and isolation were problems before COVID-19, the pandemic certainly worsened these feelings for many. Learning how to
What is Body Dysmorphia? Key Symptoms and Treatments
Most of us have some feature of our face or body that we might change if given the chance, but most people don’t actually change these features, and don’t think about them very often. With body dysmorphia, these perceived flaws become a fixation, and thinking about them or trying to cover them up can become
How to Help a Child With OCD
Rituals, patterns and schedules are important for children. These things help to give a child’s life structure, and help them know what to expect. However, sometimes, a child’s own rituals and patterns can become extreme. When a child suffers from persistent, invasive thoughts or habits they can’t control, they may have OCD. There are ways
Crisis Counseling for Trauma: How Counselors Can Help
When a crisis occurs, the effects can be devastating and long-lasting. Crisis counseling is designed to help reduce the negative effects of a crisis, improve coping skills, and help individuals regain stability, calm, trust and confidence. Counselors and other mental health professionals are trained to work with traumatic events of many different types. Crisis Counseling
When Does a Child Need Therapy?
During difficult life events, or when dealing with mental health disorders, therapy can be a powerful tool. This is true for both adults as well as children. However, it can be difficult to know when a child needs therapy, or what type of therapy might help them. If your child has been involved in the
