What Is Self-Compassion?
Margaret Fiero What is self-compassion? Read below to find out more. “Self-esteem is the greatest sickness known to man or woman, because it’s conditional.” – Albert Ellis It’s that time
Why the Imitation Game Matters
by Shannon Haragan Are you paying attention? Good. These are the first words we hear in the newly released film, The Imitation Game, starring Benedict Cumberbatch and directed by Morten
How Do You Know If Your Relationship Will Last?
By: Mary Hoofnagle, M.A., NCC, LPC-Intern When people discover I’m a counselor the first thing they ask is a question related to relationship compatibility. I’ve been asked: What Myers Briggs
The Science of Depression
For quite some time, depression has been shrouded by myths and misconceptions. This is why it is no surprise that a depression diagnosis is susceptible to a plethora of misguided
The Benefits of Gratitude
by Margaret Fiero Thanksgiving is one day a year, yet research shows that giving thanks has benefits when practiced year-round. The Greater Good Science Center, (GGSC) based out of the
How to Manage Adult ADD
I should call this post ADD and Me as it has been more than part of my shadow for all of my life. It affects my work, relationships, and friendships
When Caretaking Becomes an Unhealthy Equilibrium
By Margaret Fiero You can live a lifetime and, at the end of it, know more about other people than you know about yourself – Beryl Markham We often hear
Back to School Blues and Stress Relief for Students
By: Mary Hoofnagle, M.A., NCC, LPC-Intern With the first official day of fall barely behind us, it’s likely we are all still experiencing some adjustment stress. But students feel this
Back to School Blues and Stress Relief for Adults
By: Mary Hoofnagle, M.A., NCC, LPC-Intern Ahhh! September. Heat begins to cool off. Leaves begin to change. The warm spicy scents of autumn fill the air. Alarm clocks ring earlier.
How to Cope in Our Crazy World
by Margaret Fiero Nonstop shelling in Gaza, Ebola outbreak, a passenger plane being shot down in Ukraine, ISIS making Al Qaeda look like the Lion’s Club, natural disasters occurring with
Exploring Intuitive Eating
by Margaret Fiero In my time spent training to be a counselor, I often urged clients to dive wholeheartedly into radical self acceptance. How do I reconcile those urgings with
Five Misconceptions About Suicide
By: Mary Hoofnagle, M.A., NCC, LPC-Intern When I first heard Robin Williams died by suicide, my first instinct was that it offered a natural opportunity to discuss suicide awareness. But
How Socializing Helps the Brain
Have you ever wondered how socializing helps the brain of humans? If you’ve ever struggled with depression, you know the feeling of wanting to wallow alone, away from others. UT
What It Takes to Be a Professional Athlete
By Margaret Fiero and William Schroeder Have you ever stopped and pondered on what it takes to be a professional athlete? If you’re anything like me, whenever you see a
Why Self-Acceptance Is Important
By: Mary Hoofnagle The moment Lupita Nyong’o won best actress was incredibly exciting. Not because her performance in 12 Years a Slave was thrilling (which it was), but because the