The holidays are supposed to be a time to celebrate, but every year we receive a deluge of phone calls right after dinner time on Thanksgiving and Christmas, all from people in search of a therapist. Unfortunately, the holidays are also a hotbed for mental illness. If there’s any sort of underlying trauma, depression, or familial conflict, the holidays are … Read More
Therapy for Therapists: Reasons, Rebuttals, And Resources
Believe it or not, even therapists need therapy. Sure, therapists might specialize in helping their patients work through their traumas, insecurities, and harmful memories, but even therapists have their own issues to navigate—and it’s difficult navigating those problems by yourself. That’s why we’ve always committed our therapy talents to other therapists. Sure, we work with mothers, married couples, first responders, … Read More
Therapy for Nurses: What You Should Know
Believe it or not, therapy for nurses is critical to the safety of our medical establishments. We would know. Our roots at My Wellness Center stem from our time at the MAYA Organization, a nonprofit that provides support during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. And while we were always focused on the physical, mental, and emotional health outcomes of the mothers, … Read More
PTSD vs. PTSS: Differences, Symptoms, And Treatment
PTSD—post-traumatic stress disorder—receives plenty of attention in society and pop culture. PTSD frequently appears in film, literature, and even music, and we often see symptoms of PTSD in first responders, soldiers, and even mothers who’ve experienced traumatic births. While PTSD is well-known, many people don’t know about PTSS (post-traumatic stress syndrome). Although PTSS is a relatively new buzzword, it often … Read More
How to Deal With Family Around the Holidays
Every year around the holidays, we see an influx of referrals and inquiries from people who struggle to deal with their families. Whether it’s Thanksgiving, Christmas, or another reason for gathering, the holidays bring people together—and not always for the better. For some families, the holidays are one of the few times members see each other throughout the year, and … Read More
Marriage Couples Counseling: What to Expect
We’ve all heard it before: About 50% of marriages end in divorce. It’s a heartbreaking truth, and the issues that drive divorce forward can cause undue stress, anxiety, and depression—especially in issues of “gray divorce” (a growing trend where couples divorce after they’ve both turned 50 years old). Therapy can help. In fact, research shows that therapy can benefit 70% … Read More
October Is Pregnancy And Infant Loss Awareness Month: What Is Perinatal Loss?
October is Pregnancy And Infant Loss Awareness Month, making it a time to raise awareness about the realities of pregnancy loss, stillbirth, and infant death. Although the United States health care system is often touted as the best in the world, it’s not perfect. Each year, about 20,000 babies die within the first 12 months of life in the United … Read More
September Is Suicide Prevention Month: What Is Suicidal Ideation?
Suicide is serious. If you’re at risk of hurting yourself or attempting suicide, call 911 or the suicide lifeline at 988. September is Suicide Prevention Month—a time to acknowledge the members of our family, friends, and community who struggle with mental health and suicidal ideation. While the entire month is dedicated to suicide prevention, September 10 is World Suicide Prevention … Read More
Complex PTSD Life Expectancy: What’s the Impact?
PTSD is a serious mental health issue. If you think you’re at risk of hurting yourself or attempting suicide, call 911 or the suicide lifeline at 988. When patients visit our office for assistance with complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD), they’re often looking for mental peace. Complex PTSD is a debilitating mental disorder that can dramatically impact the mind and … Read More
PTSD Acute Vs Chronic: Differences and Similarities
PTSD is a serious mental health issue. If you think you’re at risk of hurting yourself or attempting suicide, call 911 or the suicide lifeline at 988. PTSD—post-traumatic stress disorder—is a debilitating mental health condition that frequently emerges after witnessing or experiencing a traumatic event or series of events. Although PTSD has been discussed for hundreds of years among soldiers … Read More