You decline the invitation, again, and then spend the rest of the night replaying the text you sent to get out of it. Or you sit in the meeting with a thought you want to share, feel your heartbeat pick up, and let the moment pass. Afterward a familiar question shows up: am I just […]
There’s a new kind of honesty circulating online – and it’s coming from adult women. With humor, authenticity, and relatability, Melani Sanders, a 45-year-old mother of three, created the “We Do Not Care Club.” She created the club to support women going through perimenopause and menopause. She says, “we are putting the world on notice […]
The transition to the empty nest phase, when children leave home for college, careers, or independent living, is one of the most profound life changes many parents face. While this stage can bring excitement and pride, it also often stirs up complex emotions such as grief, loneliness, loss of identity, and anxiety about the future. […]
When we think of counseling or therapy, our minds often jump to addressing mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, or trauma. While these are significant reasons to seek out a counselor or therapist, these resources extend far beyond just mental health. Individuals might utilize counseling for various reasons, including maximizing their overall health or […]
We see it every day. A client is coming in to manage their anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, OCD, or other issues. They start to share their life-long challenges. This may include thoughts of failure, inadequacy and unworthiness, and feelings of shame. We then uncover a deep struggle with perfectionism, often beginning in childhood. Striving for […]
Friendship has so many wonderful benefits. People who have a fulfilling social life tend to live longer. Connection is an important part of being human. Feeling connected can make us calmer, happier, more confident and more satisfied. However, healthy relationships require reciprocity, and when the emotional burden is one-sided, friendships can be taxed. This is […]