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...]
Combating Holiday Stress
If the thought of the holiday season makes your stomach turn, you aren’t alone. Although a time for joy, the holidays can also be a major source of stress. All the gift buying, cooking, card writing, planning, and family drama can make your head feel like it is going to explode. It is one of the … [Read more...]
What is ACT and How Can it Help?
What if you could allow yourself to feel whatever it is you are feeling, even if it is negative? Rather than trying to control your emotions, what if you could accept them for what they are? That is the basis for ACT—Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. This type of therapy encourages people to … [Read more...]
What To Do When Someone You Love is Self-Harming
When someone you love is self-harming it can be confusing and scary. You don’t want that someone to keep hurting themselves but you don’t know how to stop them. You worry about them and you also might get angry with them—why do you keep hurting yourself? You might ask — is this for attention? You … [Read more...]