Mabel O. Guzman, MM, MSW, RCSWI, MT-BC
6 Reasons Why People Go To Therapy
6 Reasons Why People Go To Therapy
Mabel O. Guzman, MM, MSW, RCSWI, MT-BC
10 Simple and Accessible Self-Care Practices ...
10 Simple and Accessible Self-Care Practices For Your Mental Health
Mabel O. Guzman, MM, MSW, RCSWI, MT-BC
9 Tips For Coping With Grief During The Holidays
9 Tips For Coping With Grief During The Holidays
Dr. Jessica Singh, LCSW, CST
7 Strategies to Deal with Anxiety in Times of ...

As the novel coronavirus continues to spread across the world and the number of reported cases of the disease is increasing, anxiety associated with the Covid-19 epidemic is also rising. People who already suffer from anxiety and related issues are more vulnerable to experiencing difficult times during the coronavirus crisis. As much as I want to tell you there's a sure way of getting rid of the discomfort altogether, I can't. But what I can tell you is that in many ways there is hope and there are ways to cope.

7 Strategies to Deal with Anxiety in Times of COVID–19
Dr. Jessica Singh, LCSW, CST
Pros and Cons of Online Therapy

Are you considering starting, or switching to online telehealth therapy? In the face of the social distancing measures required in our current COVID-19 crisis, many in-person psychotherapies are moving online out of necessity. The internet has opened up new options for mental health treatment, but there are some pros and cons you should consider before you decide if telehealth is right for you.

Pros and Cons of Online Therapy

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5 Simple Tips for Navigating the Holidays When You Have Depression

5 Simple Tips for Navigating the Holidays When You Have Depression

For people with depression, the holidays can be a particularly challenging time. Often, people with depression have a negative view of themselves and their lives. If their idealized beliefs about what the holidays should look like don’t match their perceived reality, it can be very difficult to manage. They may feel inadequate when perusing social media or receiving holiday cards, and seeing only happy news that people share. It perpetuates existing feelings that their lives don’t meet expectations and that others are doing much better.

When people are depressed they often withdraw and self-isolate and the emphasis on spending time with family and friends during the holiday season can be exhausting. There is more on their to-do lists, more gatherings, and more social interactions that can also be stressful.

If the holiday season is emotionally intense or chaotic for you, these tips may help:

5 Simple Tips for Maintaining Healthy Boundaries During the Holidays

5 Simple Tips for Maintaining Healthy Boundaries During the Holidays

This quick guide to healthy holiday boundaries can help you stay focused and true to yourself.

Healthy boundaries can be challenging to navigate, but setting and communicating them is important for your health and wellbeing. They create a clear framework that tells others how to treat you and sets mutually respectful expectations about how your relationship works.

9 Simple Tips for Managing Holiday Stress and Overwhelm

9 Simple Tips for Managing Holiday Stress and Overwhelm

For many people, the holiday season is a happy and joyous time spent celebrating with family and friends. But this time of year can also be very stressful. The holidays can be overwhelming, tiring, financially draining, and full of mixed emotions….So, if the sudden appearance of pumpkin spice, Christmas music, and a plethora of gift wrap evoke  feelings of anxiety, sadness, or panic, you are not alone! 

5 Ways Therapists Help Their Clients Overcome Stress

5 Ways Therapists Help Their Clients Overcome Stress

Stress is a normal part of everyday life but it can easily become overwhelming if we fail to address and manage it in a healthy way. Therapy can be a powerful investment since it not only alleviates your current stress, it leaves you much better equipped to manage future stress as well.