Modern life has tricked us into thinking that anxiety and stress are normal. Life is full of moments that cause us to feel stressed and nervous. From the unexpected big stuff like pandemic, elections, and life changes to the usual stuff like speaking in front of a large group of people, starting a new school, and trying to ace that...[ read more ]
COVID-19 has disrupted our daily routines, but it hasn't only brought pandemic stress. Hopefully, you've been able to enjoy a few positive effects. Perhaps you've simplified your life, re-committed to your health, or re-connected your relationships. For example, 59% of fathers said they feel closer to their children as the result of complying with coronavirus restrictions. That’s according to one...[ read more ]
When you start to feel your anxiety build, it's hard to not get swept away. Instead, try these breathing techniques to calm anxiety. Being able to calm yourself with breathing techniques can really help ease your mind and emotions. Many people don’t realize that they have the internal capacity to breathe through the feelings of stress and anxiety.Emotions are valid...[ read more ]
Your mind-body connection is the basis for feeling whole. Therapists look for patterns. We look for patterns across situations and relationships. Further, we explore what impacts clients and how they respond. Above all, people who have complex mental health issues often have a disconnection between their mind and body. Mind-body Disconnection Some common signs that someone has a mind-body disconnect:...[ read more ]
Our society worships the overachiever and considers workaholic stress as honorable. You are supposed to burn the candle at both ends and deny yourself any pleasure. However, you could experience burnout. Therefore, it is important to balance your work with a sense of play and freedom. The Dangers of Workaholic Stress You may think that a workaholic would be every...[ read more ]
Hello Coronavirus, is it NOT nice to meet you. Oh boy, it's been intense lately. It feels like all of a sudden we're living in a different world and that the ground underneath our feet is shifting faster than we can regain balance. You don't even have to have an underlying mental illness to feel ALL the feelings. It's like...[ read more ]
February is International Boost Self-Esteem Month. Boosting your self-esteem is a great way to tackle anxiety and depression and is important for your overall mental health. Self-esteem is your overall sense of self-worth or personal value – it's your confidence in yourself. It’s an important factor in success. If you don’t have enough self-esteem, you can feel defeated or depressed. People with...[ read more ]
Did you know that couples are unhappy in their marriage for an average of six years before they get help? You don’t have to figure out how to improve your marriage on your own – we can help. Empower Counseling offers The Gottman Relationship Checkup as a tool to supercharge couple’s counseling sessions. This tool is based on decades of...[ read more ]
It’s hot. It’s humid. You just don’t feel like it. It almost doesn’t matter what “it” is. You’d rather do just about anything than wear shorts, sandals, or a bathing suit in public. Going to a BBQ does not sound like fun and neither does making your signature pot luck dish. If one more person tells you they’re bored, you...[ read more ]
Often, when we talk about relationships, we refer to romantic partners, but there are many other types of relationships in our lives that we must nurture. To be happy, we don’t just need relationships in our life, we need relationships that work. Here are ten tips for relationships that work that come from a survey of over 1,000 peer-reviewed research...[ read more ]