2020

  • 4 Ways A Child Psychologist Can Help During The Pandemic

    COVID-19 has changed the way people live, work, and study. The impacts of the current pandemic have also had an effect on people's mental health. As a parent, you're likely feeling the strain of providing for your family while looking after your children. Unfortunately, your children are likely impacted as well. If your child has been struggling with the changes brought on by the pandemic, a child therapist can help. Here are four things a child psychologist can do for your family.
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  • Developing Family Coping Strategies During Drug Addiction Recovery

    If you're one of many families that have watched a loved one relapse into addiction in recent months, you're not alone. Although the rate of drug and alcohol addiction has spiked, it's a good time to remember that whatever stands in the way can make you stronger.  In times of higher anxiety and stress, the opportunity arises to develop new coping skills that can assist you in your family. Families working together as a unit on drug addiction recovery will go far towards lowering the addiction rate.
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  • What Happens At A First Adult Therapy Appointment?

    If you're struggling with mental illness or simply trying to cope with events in your life, therapy can help. Many people are initially resistant to the idea of counseling due to the stigma surrounding mental healthcare. If you've scheduled a therapy appointment, you should be proud of yourself because you've already taken the first step toward healing. It's not uncommon to feel some anxiety before your first adult therapy session because the unknown is usually a little scary.
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  • 5 Reasons To Speak With A Counselor If You're Suicidal

    Life can be hard, and there are always challenges. If you're feeling down and are unsure if you want to continue living, it's important that you get the support that you need. Hiding away and drowning away in your sorrow will only make life more difficult. The good news is there are so many counselors out there who are ready and willing to help. They can help you work through your struggles and they can give you the resources that you need to feel better.
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