Premarital counseling has been stereotyped over the years as something with a religious affiliation. While it’s true that many churches and religions require or recommend it, it has become increasingly popular as a guidance tool for couples of all backgrounds. There are many benefits to premarital counseling. Agreeing to go to sessions together is a […]
How to Endure Stress by Focusing on the Things in Your Control, Not Those That Aren’t
Everyone has stress. Some stress can actually be a good thing. But when you start to stress too much about the things that are out of your control, it can lead to more serious issues, like anxiety. Let’s face it, there are so many things in life that we have no control over. And that’s […]
Life Stage Adjustments: 5 Major Life Phases and How to Cope with Them?
Life is full of changes—some big, some small. Of course, there are a few major life phases that most adults go through. They might come easier to some than others, but learning how to cope with these different stages in healthy ways can make a big difference. When you’re able to transition from stage to […]
The Effects of COVID-19 on Your Emotional Health — How Can Online Counseling Help?
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a huge impact on the lives of so many people. Maybe you know someone who passed from it or someone who overcame it. But people didn’t just have to worry about their physical well-being. The pandemic has caused widespread job loss, upheavals in the schooling system, disruption of traveling, isolation […]
ACT Therapy for Anxiety: Practicing Defusion, Acceptance, and Staying Present
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used as an effective way to treat everything from excessive stress in the workplace to depression. It is also one of the best ways to manage anxiety, thanks to a strong focus on defusion, acceptance, and staying present. As it suggests in the name, one of the main components […]
7 Ways Mindfulness Can Improve Your Relationship (Even If You’re the Only One Practicing It)
Mindfulness is a practice that allows you to be more self-aware. It keeps you focused on the present moment and taking your thoughts captive, rather than letting negativity control you as though your mind was on auto-pilot. A mindful lifestyle has many personal benefits, and that includes improving your relationship. While you may see the greatest […]
Succeed Where Many Couples Fail – 3 Keys to Learning the Art of Dialogue
You may have heard before that communication is an important key to any relationship. While this takes many forms, there is nothing better than an honest, productive conversation with your partner. Unfortunately, many couples fail when it comes to the dialogue that gets passed back and forth between them. Why? Because they don’t consider dialogue […]
How ACT Therapy Addresses the Challenges of Chronic Pain and Related Conditions
An estimated 50 million adults in the U.S. suffer from some kind of chronic pain. Depending on the type of pain you’re dealing with, treatment can include anything from exercising and applying cold/heat to certain medications. Different therapies (both physical and mental) have also been used to treat chronic pain. One type of therapy, however, […]
What Are the Main Differences Between Chronic and Temporary Anxiety?
Feeling anxious is normal. Some people feel anxious about certain things every day, but that doesn’t necessarily mean they have an anxiety disorder. However, when those anxious feelings start to take over someone’s life and even become debilitating, it could be a sign of something more serious. It is the contrast of temporary versus chronic […]
The “Four Horsemen”: Grasping the Source of Relationship Conflict Using the Gottman Method
Conflict in a relationship isn’t abnormal, and it doesn’t necessarily have to be a negative thing, depending on how you handled it. But maybe you really struggle. Could it be that when a conflict arises in your relationship, you’re letting other factors in? Or is it just you and your partner trying to work it […]
