Does your family keep secrets? It’s a surprisingly common behavior among families. Secrets can be small and harmless – such as planning a surprise birthday party – or extremely traumatic, as in the case of physical and sexual abuse. The latter type of secrets can potentially sever familial bonds and impact an entire family’s well-being for decades.
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President Theodore Roosevelt famously warned that “comparison is the thief of joy,” but little could Teddy have known what we would face in the 21st Century. Spending time on social media – and more specifically, engaging in comparisons with what we see on social media – has become a major part of our lives. The tendency to compare ourselves to others is powerful; in fact, researchers have found that comparisons make up an estimated 12 percent of daily thoughts!
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Recently, we blogged about how to know when you should schedule individual counseling with a professional therapist. Common signs include unhealthy patterns of sadness or anger, feeling overwhelmed, experiencing a devastating loss or trauma, and avoiding people and activities that you enjoy.
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The holidays can be a wonderful time filled with decorating, shopping and memorable celebrations with coworkers, family and friends. But for some people, these same situations are a cause of considerable stress and social anxiety. The idea of facing a large gathering of family members or walking into a crowded company party can trigger intense feelings of anxiety and even panic.
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So how do you know it’s time to schedule individual counseling with a professional? Here are a few signs.
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