Teacher Burnout: Research, Causes, And How to Overcome It

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Teacher Burnout

There’s a reason we often recommend therapy for teachers: It’s a tough job. Teacher burnout is a national crisis, and school districts are struggling to find meaningful, long-term solutions.  Believe it or not, teachers face higher levels of anxiety than many other anxiety-inducing professions, according to the American Educational Research Association. In fact, teachers are: 40% more likely to experience … Read More

Tattoos And Mental Health

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Tattoos and Mental Health

Humans have a fascinating history with tattoos. Although the first known tattoo was found in the Alps on Ötzi the Iceman (estimated to be from 3370-3100 BCE), modern society largely rejected tattoos until a few decades ago.  Today, though, the Pew Research Center has found: 32% of Americans have at least one tattoo. 22% of Americans have more than one … Read More

Online Mindfulness Therapy

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Online Mindfulness Therapy

Our lives are filled with distractions. From the text messages on your phone to alerts on your smart watch to the notifications on your laptop, we’re constantly bombarded with information.  Research shows these constant interruptions are harmful to our health. Push notifications on your phone, for example, have been shown to: decrease concentration increase distractions contribute to stress contribute to … Read More

EMDR Online Therapy

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EMDR Online Therapy

EMDR Therapy is powerful. And it’s even more impactful when it’s combined with virtual therapy. With that in mind, online EMDR therapy can be absolutely life-changing.  In simple terms, EMDR is a therapy technique that empowers you to rewire the way your brain manages difficult memories.  So, for example, if you’ve been a victim of a traumatic relationship, EMDR may … Read More

Poverty And Mental Health: How Therapy Can Break the Cycle

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Poverty and Therapy

Poverty and mental health go hand-in-hand. Together, they create a vicious downward spiral that feels impossible to escape.  But there’s hope. Through a combination of personalized therapy, access to public resources, and a clear vision for the future, you can break free from the chains of poverty and mental health issues to live a better life! A perfect example: We … Read More

Self-Care For Caregivers

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self-care for caregivers

It sounds like a paradox, but caregivers rarely practice self-care. While they spend much of the day worrying about loved ones, they often lack the time or energy to care for themselves, which can lead to burnout, depression, and even substance abuse. That’s why self-care for caregivers is so important.  As we explored in our therapy for caregivers blog, a … Read More

Mental Health in the LGBT+ Community: Challenges, Solutions, and the Role of Therapy

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Mental Health In the LGBT+ Community

Mental health struggles are a widespread issue, but they are disproportionately experienced by LGBT+ individuals. Many members of the community face unique challenges, including discrimination, societal rejection, and internalized stigma, all of which can contribute to anxiety, depression, and other mental health conditions. Despite these obstacles, mental health support is more accessible than ever, and there are ways for LGBT+ … Read More

Unemployment And Depression: How to Manage Mental Health After A Job Loss

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Career Counseling

The recent barrage of federal layoffs has sparked panic among federal employees and their families. Every day, it seems like more workers are being laid off, and one recent report showed 30,000 people have been impacted so far.  And that’s only on the federal level. These job losses could have a ripple effect: As these individuals lose a steady income, … Read More

Politics, Anxiety, And Therapy: Navigating Mental Health In Uncertain Political Climates

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Politics and Anxiety

When Donald Trump took office for his second presidential term on January 20, he quickly got to work drafting new Executive Orders with wide-sweeping consequences and implications for his party’s future intentions. One of his earliest orders was to slash the federal government’s DEI programs, programs that were originally enacted to foster greater equality for minorities both within the federal … Read More