Unraveling the Complexities of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a psychological condition that affects individuals who have experienced or witnessed traumatic events. It can manifest in various ways and significantly impact a person’s daily life. In this blog, we will delve into the intricacies of PTSD, exploring its symptoms, causes, treatment options, and the importance of providing support to […]
Types of Techniques Used for Mental Health Counseling
Mental health counseling is a form of therapy that aims to improve the psychological well-being of an individual by addressing their emotional, behavioral, and mental health concerns. It can help people manage a variety of conditions such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction, among others. There are several types of techniques used for mental health […]
Shoppers Use ‘Retail Therapy’ to Ward Off Stress
By: Jeanette Mulvey, BusinessNewsDaily Managing Editor Perhaps you’ve heard a friend say they’re headed out for a little “retail therapy” and thought they were being a tad dramatic. As it turns out, people really do shop to relieve stress. And, it’s not just after a stressful event that people tend to hit the mall. In […]
Fa-La-La: How to get along with difficult family members over the holidays
By Dr. Lawana R. Lofton, PsyD How do you get along with difficult family members? Of course we love [ all ] of our relatives, right? Even the relationships with in-laws, but sometimes getting along with everyone during the holidays is not an easy task. Communication expert, Sandra A. Crowe, MA., author of Since Strangling […]
Commentary on the Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting
by Elizabeth Rahamim, LCSW, SAP, Strategies for Success In light of the mass shooting last Friday, I feel it is important first to acknowledge the tremendous loss that not only has been felt within the affected community of Sandy Hook, but for all of the moms and dads out across the country and around the […]
Holiday Party Planning in the Diverse Workplace
By Heidi LaFleche, Monster Contributing Writer Holiday party planning can get dicey when companies add diversity to their merrymaking mix. How do you appeal to all without leaving someone out in the cold? “Put the emphasis on celebrating,” advises workplace diversity consultant Sondra Thiederman, PhD, author of Making Diversity Work, founder of Cross-Cultural Communications and […]
7 Tips For Beating The Holiday Blues
by Lisa Angelettie MSW, www.girlshrink.com I’m sure you can feel in coming on like clockwork. Much like a seasonal cold or flu, except it feels worse and it comes every year – The Holiday Blues.Feeling depressed during the holidays is not unusual for people who feel stressed by the upcoming dinners, parties, shopping, and planning […]
How to Deal With Personal Issues at Work
by Dawn Rosenberg McKay, About.com Guide Personal issues including family problems, life changing situations, emotional difficulties, illness, and even one’s sexual orientation, can impact your job and ultimately your ability to advance your career. Try as you might to keep your private life separate from your work life, inevitably one may begin to run into […]
I’m looking for a new therapist, what’s the difference? Masters, PhD, Md, DO or Psych NP?
by Elizabeth Rahamim, LCSW, SAP What is the Difference between all of these different credentials? I cannot tell you how many times clients have asked me what the differences are between the LCSW, LPC, MFT, PsyD, PhD, Psychiatrist vs Psychologist, or Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. Well let me break it down for you. You usually have […]
Detox and Rehab
by Beth Aileen Lameman What is detox and rehab? Detox describes the cleansing that happens to your body when you stop an addiction or compulsion. The best way to successfully detox is to join a Rehab program, which is usually done in a rehabilitation or treatment center. Your experience will vary from program to […]