July 5, 2019
INFJ & Depression
INFJ is the personality type that I am and stands for Introverted, Intuitive, Feeling, Judging. Often, INFJ types are prone to depression….
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July 5, 2019
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February 7, 2019
Premarital Counseling: Is This Therapy Right For You?
“Isn’t premarital counseling just something churches make you do?” This is the question I used to ask when people asked me if Josh and I had premarital therapy.
February 2, 2019
Relationship Therapy Without Leaving Home.
It can be quite hard to bring up the little things without it creating a big argument. Managing the day-to-day with good communication is key. That’s where therapy can help.
December 4, 2018
Counseling: A Brave Choice During Christmas.
This is a sponsored post by BetterHelp, an online counseling service. Well, it’s here! The busiest time of year: December….and Christmas. Whether you celebrate or not, it does seem to be busier for everyone this month- whether it’s at work or at home. Parties abound, schedules get packed, and even the simplest errand is more hectic as shoppers triple. I…
November 29, 2018
The Overwhelm: Maybe Therapy Would Help?
….a lot of those thoughts are rooted in anxiety and worry…..I need something that kicks me out of my own head- maybe therapy would help?
June 5, 2018
Counseling And Body Dysmorphic Disorder
I have struggled with eating disorders on and off for a long time. Even today, I’m aware that restrictive diets or plans could trigger old habits. I still find it hard to admit I had a problem. It’s very hard for me to talk about, even today. I was treated with body dysmorphic disorder but it took a long time…
May 18, 2018
Choosing Mental Help That Is Right For You: Therapist or Psychologist?
Whether it’s because of a tragedy or just to help you get through your day, I strongly believe that no one should be ashamed of seeking mental health help. Therapists and psychologists can be invaluable to your well-being. Your pain is your pain. As Christine says in the movie, Lady Bird: “Different things can be sad….it’s not all war!” If…
May 1, 2018
I Love the Idea of Online Therapy.
You know what I love? The idea of taking care of yourself. The idea of loving yourself, body and soul. Sometimes the soul needs a helping hand and sometimes that helping hand is online therapy. I haven’t tried online therapy myself, yet, but the idea fills me with calm. I have, however, been on-again, off-again with therapy and counseling since…
January 2, 2018
Giving Less of A F*ck.
In 2018, I’m making some changes. Not resolutions. But big changes out of necessity. My body can tell when I’m unhappy and depressed- it gives up on me. My skin gets bad, my knees give out, colds last forever, my muscles hurt and my sleep suffers. I am a mess. I am sick of being a mess. So, 2018 is…
April 26, 2017
Survival Mode
Remember the Wizard of Oz? It is one of my son’s favourite movies. You know when Dorothy is trying to figure herself out and she gets so stressed out that she dreams of Oz? Yeah, that’s my life in a nutshell right now. I’ve been so stressed that I am in survival mode. I just go from one obligation to…