Struggling to feel festive and jolly? Does spending time with family make you anxious? Or is the opposite true? Does not being able to see loved ones lead to feelings of depression, guilt, or grief? Does the pressure to buy gifts for everyone make you feel stressed and overwhelmed? Do […]
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Family Communication is Challenging!! Some people joke about having a “dysfunctional” family. Others say they can’t speak to anyone else the way they speak with their family members. While there’s some fun in having friendly family banter and unique ways of communicating, there are also some red flags that should […]
Parenting is Tough! There’s no denying that parenting is one of the most stressful jobs in the world! While it is ALSO one of the most rewarding, it can sometimes feel next to impossible to get through those challenging, trying moments. It doesn’t matter what age your children are. You’ll […]
What’s the Difference Between Stress and Anxiety? Many people think anxiety and stress go hand-in-hand. While the two can certainly be connected, that doesn’t mean they’re the same thing. Stress can trigger anxiety, and anxiety can cause stress. But how are they different? Unfortunately, both stress and anxiety are incredibly […]
By Emily Pierson, M.Ed., Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor Do you ever feel like a piece of you is missing? Like no matter how many self-help books you read, or how many times you try to ‘focus on yourself’, there is still a gap you can’t seem to fill? Turns out, […]
Are you a helping professional? Has COVID-19, secondary trauma, stressful working conditions, or an overwhelming caseload got you feeling burnt out? If so, you are not alone. The last few years have brought a significant amount of stress to everyone, not to mention doctors, nurses, therapists, teachers, pastors, and other […]
By Emily Pierson, MEd, LCPC, LPC Are your child’s tantrums wearing you out? Are you a parent to a toddler or preschooler? Are the “terrible twos” driving you crazy? Is your little one beginning to have more meltdowns? Do you feel like you’ve tried everything? Are you wondering if there […]
Have you noticed yourself experiencing extreme amounts of stress? Do you worry too much about things you probably shouldn’t be? Is this stress or worry keeping you from doing things you used to love? Whether you’ve recently experienced these feelings or if they’ve been around for a while, you don’t […]
By Emily Pierson, M.Ed., Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor Are you a high school student during these “uncertain times”? Let’s talk about the obvious things first. High school is hard. The transition from middle to high school brings academic changes. Suddenly there is pressure to perform in the classroom to prepare […]
Are you a teenager or young adult? Have you found yourself wishing you looked different? Do you wish you were taller, had more muscle mass, or that you had that perfect tan? Maybe you want to look like the “Instagram models” who always have their make-up done and that “effortless […]
By Emily Pierson, M.Ed., Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor The spring semester of 2020 school year was just plain hard. Not to mention, every semester since then has been difficult as well. The COVID-19 pandemic sent schools across the country into a tailspin. Educators were forced to change everything and learn […]