When we lose someone we love, whether it’s through the death of a loved one or the end of a relationship, the grieving process is difficult to deal with to heal and/or move on. Losing a loved one can mean loss through death or a breakup in a relationship. When we lose the ability to be with that person that we […]
Category: Mental Health Counseling
How to Set Boundaries for Your Mental Health
Knowing when and how to set boundaries with people, situations and environments is highly important to your mental health. Boundaries can be described as the rules and limits that you establish for your security and well-being around others. In order to feel safe and comfortable, you should express and make it known how others should […]
How to Ask For Help with Mental Health
Mental health is a problem that many people all over the world deal with. Issues with mental health can develop from many different factors, whether it is home life, work-life, or even your social and romantic life. The biggest issue when individuals are struggling with mental health is that they do not ask for help […]
What is Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)?
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), including both individual therapy and group therapy, is a well-established form of cognitive behavior therapy practiced widely in mental health settings. The meaning of DBT therapy is rooted in its ability to enhance quality of life by teaching clients how to manage emotions, build interpersonal effectiveness, and accept themselves while making […]
What is Harm Reduction Counseling?
The concept of harm reduction was initially founded and introduced in the 1980s, as an alternative to abstinence-only focused interventions for adults with substance abuse disorders. Since then, the practice has evolved and is seen as revolutionary in the field of addiction. Harm reduction services aim to reduce the negative effects of drug use on […]
Is Setting Goals Good for Mental Health?
We cannot be happy with life or happy with others unless we are happy with ourselves. The existentialists will claim that happiness comes from within, rather than from external influences which at best bring us temporary happiness. Happiness comes from having a true sense of purpose. Poor mental health can stem from a lack of […]
Recognizing Seasonal Affective Disorder
It is normal for people to go through a biological shift as the seasons change. The change in internal body clocks and circadian rhythm causes the body and the brain to be out of synchronicity with daily routines and schedules. Studies suggest the imbalances are more significant in people living further away from the equator […]
What Is the Meaning of Sobriety?
When you hear the word “sobriety,” a few different things might come to mind. The most common idea people have about sobriety is abstinence from illicit drug use or, sober living. perspective is partially correct, it doesn’t fully capture the concept. In this article, we will go over what sobriety means in detail to help […]
Mental Health in the Workplace
According to Limeade, depression costs companies in America $44 billion in lost productivity. This includes $80 to $100 billion in direct costs each year due to mental illness and substance abuse. Keeping your company alive and afloat should always be one of your top priorities. Therefore, this information alone should be enough to drive home […]
Anxiety About Post Pandemic Return to Normal
After more than a year of quarantine, virus infections, and deaths, vaccines are finally at hand. COVID-19 vaccinations are currently rolling out across the globe. Since then, restrictions on quarantines have been gradually lifted. Some countries have completely returned to normal, allowing concerts and other mass gatherings. While most of the population is rejoicing about […]
