The population of America is aging. According to one report, 10,000 adults hit their 65-year-old birthday every day. It is estimated that by the year 2050 the U.S. senior population will be over 20%. With such a large and growing population, it makes sense that today’s seniors are different than seniors of the past. Some… Read More »
Seniors and Psychosocial Health
Too often, the well being of older adults is overlooked. When professionals talk about seniors and psychosocial health, they are referring to the four components everyone needs to be healthy and content. The components of psychosocial health include emotional, mental, social, and spiritual. When a person goes to their annual physical, it is gratifying to… Read More »
Things You Can Do When Your Best Friend Irritates You
Does your best friend have bad behavior that you’d like to correct? There are things you can do when your best friend irritates you. Developing communication skills could be part of the solution. Remember, your best friend might not realize their behavior is annoying. Respect yourself and develop healthy boundaries. #1 Handling Feelings of Disrespect… Read More »
How to Reframe Past Experiences
Many people find themselves thinking about past events. And when recollections bring them pain, it can be helpful to work through and reframe past experiences. After all, when past pain lives within a person, it can damage their self-esteem and impact their day-to-day life. Talking with a personal counselor can provide relief. Making changes to… Read More »
Are You On Emotional Overload?
Trying to describe emotional overload leads to different responses from different people. If you feel stressed and overwhelmed, help is available. While some say we’re never given more than we can handle, there is no need to suffer alone. Indicators of Emotional Overload Stress can lead to people pulling away from friends and family. Do… Read More »
Psychology and Mental Health
In order to enjoy a balanced, healthy life, it is important to prioritize mental health. Psychology and mental health are connected, but a person’s emotional and social life need to be considered as well. While job loss and relationship breakups can lead to difficulties, many mental health issues are connected to more than one event.… Read More »
The State of the Economy and Choosing a Counselor
When people are worried about the economy and their personal finances, it influences their decisions. It is important to prioritize self care, which means taking care of yourself both physically and emotionally. Are You Worried About the Economy? If you are concerned about how gas prices, the price of groceries, medical costs, insurance premiums, mortgage… Read More »
Social Distancing and Mental Health
If you have not been spending time with friends and family, you may be wondering about the relationship between social distancing and mental health. It is normal to feel frightened and anxious when there is a lack of control. The important thing is to connect with others in new ways and be aware of possible… Read More »
How to Live in Our Changing World
We all know that change is inevitable, but that doesn’t mean it is easy for us to understand or embrace a changing world. It can be scary and upsetting. Some individuals find themselves not wanting to go outside. Others may discover they have different views than someone close to them, a situation that can lead… Read More »
5 Personal Problems and How to Solve Them
Dealing with personal problems is part of life. Ideally there are quick solutions, but this isn’t always the case. There are times when problems nag at people. They consume a person’s thoughts and become a cause of sadness and worry. Everyone has problems from time to time. It is important to remind yourself that coping… Read More »
