How to Combat Sleep Issues
Fighting back against sleepless nights Being a counseling practice in Western PA one of the biggest symptoms people come into our practice reporting is poor sleep. Either not being able to fall asleep at night, having a restless night or waking up feeling fatigued and...
How to Use Your Insurance for Outpatient Counseling
Making the decision to seek out counseling is a very hard and personal one. Searching for the ‘right therapist’ who is the best fit for your situation and needs can feel like an Olympic event. Maybe you have found the ‘perfect’ therapist for your needs or you are...
Searching for Meaning in Trauma; Looking for the Why
Meaning in Trauma? People come into counseling for many different reasons. They have traveled many different paths and have different motivations for seeking an extra layer of assistance. When counseling is initiated after a trauma or loss, one of the first and most...
How to Take a Self Care Time Out
How to Take a Self Care Time Out You feel burned out, frustrated and overwhelmed… There feels like there are 30 things to do and not enough time to even get 10 of them done… You’re tired, irritable and sick of everyone telling you that you need to take...
How to Prepare for Your First Therapy Appointment
Congratulations! You have scheduled your first therapy session. Now what? For most people the decision to go to counseling is a very difficult one. Whether it is trying to ‘find the time’, stress about any potential costs of treatment, or fears of what you may...
Capturing mindful moments
In a world full of constant noise and distractions, the simple act of staying focused and fully present has become not so simple. There is always “5 more minutes” needed to complete things or “1 more thing to do”. Today’s blog delves into the impact of this constant movement and the benefits and process of using mindfulness to bring us back to center.
Toxic Worry Vs Worry That Works
We all experience worry or anxiety at various levels when opening up to something new or different. It becomes an active struggle to avoid the butterflies in the stomach or the tightness in the chest that may come with the thought of the potential ‘what ifs’. Learning how to overcome this and turn worry from toxic to working is an ongoing process. This week’s blog focuses on tips to fighting toxic worry.
Recognizing Childhood Depression
Depression presents differently throughout early childhood and into adulthood. We have done our best to present an overview of what you might see in a child who is depressed at the preschool age, elementary age and/or in adolescence. As well as some starting strategies in helping your child through this difficult stage.
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