Communication Strategies in ADHD Relationships
I can’t tell you how often I see people come into my office who clearly have adult ADHD and yet they were never diagnosed. What will often bring them in
How to Prepare for Your First Counseling Session
by William Schroeder Many people are coming to counseling for the first time and aren’t sure what to expect or maybe they are concerned it could be overwhelming. In our video
So Much Commotion Over Emotions
by Adam Maurer, LPC, LMFT, LGBT Therapist When was the last time you hurled nasty words at your honeybun during a fight? What vile words did you string together to
How to Avoid the Blame Game
By William Schroeder, MA, LPC, NCC One thing that I see come up pretty commonly in relationship counseling is defensiveness followed by the blame game. We are all familiar with
How Body Posture Influences Brain Chemistry
by Andrew Willis Garcés Have you ever wondered if or how body posture influences brain chemistry? File this under “very strange, but true” but how you sit and stand can
Reel Therapy: Mental Health in the Movies
by Shannon Haragan, MA, MFA, LPC-I What’s your favorite movie? I’ll give you a few seconds here. [Pause] Got it? Great! Okay, now WHY is it your favorite movie? Your
Tips for Better Communication in ADHD Relationships
Often I have ADHD individuals come in for counseling and one issue that frequently comes up is communication difficulties in relationships. This isn’t to say that people with ADHD are
Develop Fear of Missing out for the Now
Ah. Fear of missing out, better known as FOMO. The infamous disease that tortures many Americans this day and age, especially millennials. The afflicted become riddled by ever-present worries about
ADHD and Time Management
If you know someone with ADHD or have it yourself, you likely know about difficulties with time management. Why do people with ADHD have problems with time management? Neuroscientists have
5 Things to Discuss with Kids from Inside Out
by Andrew Willis Garcés, LPC If you have kids in your life, my six-word review is: take them to see Inside Out! It’s about the inner emotional world of an eleven-year-old,
Therapist Thoughts on Pixar’s Inside Out
Therapist Reflections On Pixar’s Inside Out: What This Movie Teaches Us About Emotions Pixar’s Inside Out isn’t just a children’s movie—it’s a brilliant tool for emotional education and mental health
Tips on Coming out at Work
by Adam Maurer, Just Mind Counseling LGBT therapist, LPC, LMFT Some people will never have to come out at work. One sashay to the copier and the whole office seems
Key Ingredients for Mindful Living
Andrea M. Chartier MA, LMFT-A Mindful awareness fuels self discovery and when the road of lifelong wellness gets rocky, it helps to soothe yourself with positive self care practices. How do
5 Principles of Peak Performance for Non-Performers
by Shannon Haragan, MA, MFA, LPC-Intern Supervised by Lora Ferguson, LPC-S When you read the words “peak performance,” what images pop into your head? You may picture a world-class athlete,
Caregiver Burnout and The Theory of Everything
Shannon Haragan, LPC Intern and MFA in Acting One thing is pretty clear: Stephen Hawking is a badass. I know little to nothing about theoretical physics or black holes, but the