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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]