10 Ways to Reduce Holiday Stress and Enjoy the Season
Image by fra.ps (Creative Commons license) “May you have warmth in your igloo, oil in your lamp, and peace in your heart!” Eskimo proverb The holiday season is here: windows glow with…
Grieving Someone Still Alive: Coping with Ambiguous Loss
Imagine waking up each morning unsure whether to grieve or to hope, whether to set an extra place at the table or quietly put it away, whether to say “is” or “was.”…
Bipolar Disorder Explained: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
What is bipolar disorder? Bipolar disorder is a serious mental health condition that causes dramatic shifts in mood, energy, and activity levels. These shifts range from extreme highs, known as mania or…
Anais Nin Quotes: 5 Timeless Lines to Live By
“Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage.” “A leaf fluttered in through the window this morning, as if supported by the rays of the sun, a bird settled on the…
Mild Cognitive Impairment: How Psychotherapy Can Help
Imagine someone I’ll call Margaret. She’s 74, sharp-witted, funny, and active in her community. Lately she’s been misplacing her keys more often, blanking on a neighbor’s name she’s known for decades, and…
6 Practical Anger Management Techniques to Stay Calm
Anger can feel overpowering or intimidating, yet it is a normal response to perceived threats and an important survival instinct. Left unchecked, however, anger can produce hurtful outbursts, aggressive behavior, and ongoing…
Helen Keller’s Guide to Facing the World Head-On
“Smell is a potent wizard that transports you across thousands of miles and all the years you have lived.” “The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or…
5 Daily Habits to Transform Your Life Today
Image by tony (Creative Commons license). “Everything is something you decide to do, and there is nothing you have to do.” Denis Waitley “If you wait to do everything until you’re sure…
Recognizing Addiction Symptoms and Finding Help
Addiction is a widespread problem that affects millions of people worldwide and can have serious consequences for individuals and their families. The 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) reported…
How to Start a Private Therapy Practice for Older Adults
Imagine sitting with an 82-year-old woman who has outlived her husband and two children, and who now faces a medical diagnosis that could change the last chapter of her life. She has…
