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https://youtu.be/dkcnvGZOck4 This video above highlights both negative and positive physical effects on emotions. Some of these are a stretch., for example dying of a "broken heart", but the base idea is true: Negative emotions take an enormous toll on all of our bodies. Though it may not seem like it ruminating in our sad emotions and not taking the steps...[ read more ]

In my last post, I highlighted the physical aspects of depression. However, what many people may not be aware of are the physical effects strong emotions may also have on the body. One does not need to have a fully developed mental disorder to feel the lasting effects of situational depression or some other type of prolonged emotion not linked...[ read more ]

In this two-week series on the importance of therapy and why it is needed I have decided to share another article from Dr. Ryan Howes (PhD, ABPP). That discusses the importance of therapy and why we should all go. The purpose of these articles and videos I send out is to inform our readers, from multiple different perspectives, as to...[ read more ]

Hi friends!  We are living in an unprecedented time, where we are all trying to stay safe and protect ourselves and our loved ones.  Counseling has changed a lot in a short time, as many people have needed to move to online sessions, or telehealth.  Having counseling sessions online can feel very overwhelming or intimidating, and of course many of...[ read more ]

It's early in April, and here in Florida, we are under quarantine until at least the end of the month.  We've been doing this social isolation thing for a few weeks now, and I think we would all agree that we are ready for this thing to be done.  As we've been so isolated in our homes and away from...[ read more ]

Hi friends!  Tiffany here, coming to you directly from my apartment where we find ourselves at the beginning of a 2 week "stay at home" order.  These are crazy times, aren't they?  The psychological part of me finds it fascinating to know that we have a front-row seat to history unfolding before our eyes and watching how people respond to...[ read more ]

Happy New Year!  As we journey through the month of January, there are countless people talking about New Year's Resolutions, a word of the year, goals for 2020, etc.  And those things are all great and if they work for you, that's fantastic!  Today, however, I would like to share with you a slightly different twist on the concept of...[ read more ]

December of 2006 was my first Christmas married. Christmas has always been my favorite holiday. I love the lights and smells and traditions, and I was so excited to be able to decorate my own home and welcome people into our space. However, that Christmas was also my only Christmas married. My ex-husband left a couple of months later, ending...[ read more ]