Tips for Surviving the Winter Blues
Depending on how you feel about the cold, snow and ice, winter can be a tough season to get through, and some of us experience the winter blues. For us here in Michigan, we thought winter was never going to show up, but when it did, it came on with full force and has...
Recognizing Shame
Have you ever had one of those days where you just feel like you are not enough? Not enough for your children, your boss, your spouse, your relationships, your responsibilities? Or maybe this is more than a day, it’s a week, or a season, or a year? You might be...
Do I Have Depression?
Do you find yourself feeling stuck, or that there is no hope? Life just isn’t as fun as it used to be and everything seems so hard and to take so much effort? Things that used to bring joy just don’t anymore? We all go through difficult seasons, and times where we...
8 Ways to Help Anxiety and Worry
In the previous blog post, I shared some ways to decipher the difference between Generalized Anxiety and more common every day worry. In this blog post, I will share some practical ways to help anxiety and every day worry. Eight tips to help anxiety and worry: Tip #1:...
Do I need help for my anxiety?
Many of us have “anxiety” or general worry about things in everyday life. For instance, wondering if you will be able to pay all of your bills this month. Worrying about the safety of your loved ones as they travel. It could even be fear over giving a presentation at...
What is Counseling?
According to the American Counseling Association, counseling is a “professional relationship that empowers diverse individuals, families, and groups to accomplish mental health, wellness, education, and career goals.” This formal definition informs us that counseling...