Have you started teaching your child about politics? A 2016 survey found that only 10 percent of parents believe that any age is a good age to discuss politics with children. That means a lot of parents are waiting until their children are older to start talking. We...
There are many therapy methods practitioners may use to help their patients. Cognitive behavioral therapy, also known as CBT, is one of these options. Whether this treatment option will work well for you depends on the plan that you and your therapist agree upon....
If you are a high school senior or recent graduate who isn’t sure what to major in, you’re not alone. Many 18-year-olds are still discovering who they are, what they want and where they’re going. As such, it makes more sense for many young adults to...
Any parent has, at some point, experienced feelings of worry for their children. It’s a natural part of being a parent to have misgivings about all sorts of things, from your child’s health and safety to their academic success to concerns about affording...
Racism is a hot topic throughout the world nowadays and for good reason. It can be a complicated concept that’s hard to define accurately. In fact, many people believe the dictionary definition of racism is inaccurate since the dictionary often cannot keep up...
For many of us, living through a global pandemic is a brand new reality that we may not know how to deal with. The looming threat of an unseen foe will inevitably affect our mental health, and staying home can add a new layer of physical and psychological issues. The...
We’ve all seen it. You’re at a restaurant, a store, or in a friend’s home. A child asks their parent for something and is told, “Not right now, honey”. And then, all hell breaks loose. The once calm child is now screaming, crying, and...
Finding happiness is a funny thing. We all want to be happy, but our ability to achieve happiness tends to vary from person to person. Why is that? Is it that some people have more positives in their lives to be happy about? Are they just luckier than the rest?...
“Til I Hear It From You” by The Gin Blossoms In 1995, the band The Gin Blossoms released a song called “Til I Hear It From You”. The song was a hit, and portrayed the struggle of one man who was told his relationship was over by people other...
Okay, you’ve finally made the decision to go see a therapist – that’s great! Now, how do you find one? Better yet, how do you find “the right one” for you? One of the issues that makes finding a therapist so difficult is that people...
