Psychotherapy outcome researchers repeatedly evidence the strength of the therapeutic relationship to be the best predictor of successful treatment. Why is seeing a therapist any different from confiding in a…
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The Blurred Line Between Grief and Depression
Experiencing a major loss, be it of a loved one, losses from a natural disaster, a disability, a serious medical illness, or financial ruin, may lead to feelings of immense sadness,…
How Scheduling “Worry Time” Can Help You Relax
Everyone worries from time to time. Worry can even be helpful when it motivates us to solve problems. But when we are preoccupied with “what ifs” and worst-case scenarios, or…
Things to Consider Trying to Help Someone Who Doesn’t Want Help
Do you have a loved one who is suffering but is resistant to make a change or seek help? Trying to help someone who doesn't want help? Perhaps they seem…
5 Ways Spring Cleaning Can Improve Your Life
Warmer weather often brings with it intentions of spring cleaning. Keeping your spaces tidy might be lower on your list of priorities when your schedule gets busy; with a long…
What to do When the Winter Blues Don’t Go Away
Winter blues versus seasonal depression The winter months brought with them colder temperatures, overcast skies, late sunrises, and early sunsets. For many people living at northern latitudes, the winter climate…
Why Honesty Really is the Best Policy
National Honesty Day was founded in the United States about 100 years ago for the purpose of encouraging honesty, transparency, and straightforward communication. The month of April begins on April Fools' Day, a…
3 Ways to Fit Self-Care Into a Busy Schedule
Self-care can be difficult to prioritize in our daily lives. However, the importance of stress relief and self-care for mental and physical health is becoming clearer all the time. For…
4 Ways to Overcome Loneliness
What is loneliness? Feeling lonely is not the same as being physically alone; we all know it's possible to be alone and feel content, and it's also possible to feel…
How Saying “No” Can Improve Your Relationships
Saying “no” can improve your relationships Does this sound counterintuitive? Consider the following: Do you constantly find yourself overwhelmed with your obligations to friends, family, and coworkers? Are you the person…