Change is part of life but these days it feels like things are constantly changing—masks, no masks, school, no school, work, no work, you get the gist. Change is hard. Everyone struggles with change in some way or another. Big changes can have a way of unraveling life as we know it, leaving … [Read more...]
Tips for Managing Seasonal Depression
As the weather cools down and the sun shines less, seasonal depression often starts to rear its ugly head—leaving many feel down. It is estimated that as many as 10 million Americans struggle with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) each year, while many more face the winter blues, according to … [Read more...]
Are You Depressed?
Depression is extremely common. In fact, it is the leading cause of disability worldwide, according to the World Health Organization. Approximately 22 percent of Americans experience symptoms of depression. With the first week of October being Mental Illness Awareness Week, I can’t think of a better … [Read more...]
What is Motivational Interviewing and How Can it Help?
Have you ever walked away from a long, meaningful conversation with a friend and felt rejuvenated or lighter. Did you feel fully and completely listened to? Free of judgment? At the end of this conversation, you might have felt motivated to go after something, follow a dream, or make a change. This … [Read more...]