You’ve reached the end of another 60-hour workweek and you’re left feeling exhausted, mentally drained, and it seems as if no amount of sleep can help you bounce back. If you can relate to this scenario, you are most likely experiencing symptoms of burnout – a state of “emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by […]
There’s nothing simple or easy about divorce, and picking up the pieces afterward can feel overwhelming. Just one facet of that picking up of pieces is deciding whether to date and how to approach dating post-divorce. Here are a few tools to help you successfully navigate dating after a divorce. Self-Evaluation Before you entertain the […]
Couples married for forty years still say that communication can often become a trouble spot in the relationship, yet communication is one of the most important aspects of a healthy one. Fortunately, there are ways to improve your communication and even stay on top of it so that it doesn’t devolve into something ineffectual. Here […]
It can be frightening to pursue couples therapy because it feels as though you failed. However, some of the healthiest couples pursue therapy to maintain their relationship rather than to repair it. Still, the unknown sometimes keeps us from acting even when we need help, so here are a few things you can expect when […]
Walk and talk therapy differs from regular therapy sessions in that clients interact with the therapist while walking, usually outside. This alternative approach can be very beneficial, especially for those who don’t feel all that comfortable with more traditional office-based methods. Research demonstrates that while eye contact can indicate interest and that channels for communication […]
It only takes one extraordinary event such as a global pandemic to throw our world from its daily routine into a monotonous, and stressful, life at home. The disruption felt will be on a spectrum from catastrophic to simply inconvenient with most falling somewhere in between. One thing is absolutely certain: every relationship will experience […]
Motherhood brings a host of challenges, but they may seem to be more acute during a pandemic. Regardless of whether moms work from home, work outside of the home, or stay at home, the compression of time and space inside four walls of a house can feel overwhelming. Meeting the challenges of motherhood during a […]
With self-isolation measures due to COVID-19 in place, more people than ever before found themselves suddenly and unexpectedly working from home. When you are living and working in the same space, without any clear boundaries and distinctions between the two, it can be tricky to find a comfortable balance. You may find that you are […]
Several weeks into self-isolation because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and things may be starting to get a little strained between you and your partner. Here we cover a few of the potential challenges of being in lockdown with a partner and provide you with some helpful tips for keeping things harmonious. Feelings of claustrophobia Sharing […]
During these uncertain times of social distancing due to the impact of COVID-19, it’s only natural for people to be feeling stressed or anxious. However, self-isolation measures mean that it is difficult for them to access mental health care services through traditional means. Individuals seeking support now need to look for alternative methods – this […]