When we talk about consumerism, the one thing we have to understand is that it all starts in the mind, and ends in the mind. Do any of these major slogans ring a bell?“The Best A Man Can Get,” – Gillette“Open Happiness” – Coca-cola“Think Different” – Apple“Live in Levi’s” – Levis“Just Do It” – Nike“Because [...]
Grief is a challenging process everyone must go through before experiencing healing and moving forward in life. Grief can be intense, and you may not feel it until weeks, months, or years after the loss of a loved one. This is known as delayed grief and can interfere with your daily responsibilities and physical [...]
As we ring in the new year, many of us are eager to leave behind the stress and uncertainty of the past year. The month of January is known as a time for fresh starts and resolutions. Still, with all that optimism, many of us will have a hard time coping with anxiety carried over [...]
Family caregiver burnout is when the long-term stress of caring for your elderly, ailing, or disabled loved one leads to a state of physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion. It is a gradual process that escalates over time and can happen to anyone, no matter how much you love the person you are caring [...]
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health disorder that causes repeated thoughts or obsessions and actions or compulsions. Some people have both obsessions and compulsions. This disorder goes beyond nail biting or negative thought processes. OCD is a disorder that is just as compulsive as it is obsessive. The repeated behaviors often [...]
Stress affects us in many ways, but perhaps it is most felt in our bodies. When we are under immense pressure we feel it first in physical exhaustion, mental fatigue, or physical ailments, like high blood pressure, migraines, stomach ulcers, and a weakened immune system. One of the most effective ways of managing stress [...]
Taking care of yourself is one of the best things you can do not only for yourself but for your loved ones. Think about it – when you take care of yourself, and that includes making sure you’re doing things basic to a daily routine like resting enough and eating healthy food, these things [...]
An act of unfaithfulness by a spouse brings devastation to a marriage. Surviving infidelity is often not possible, due to the breach of core trust and the pain that it brings. This is likely the reason why it is given as the only biblical grounds for divorce, as the searing hurt rips apart the [...]
“He needs a father figure.” This may be the most dreaded comment a single mother can hear. Whether you’re a single mom or not, you may have heard something similar. Society portrays single mothers as weak and deserving of pity. This perception leads people to offer their unsolicited opinions and comments to single mothers. [...]
Overcoming social anxiety through group counseling activities is effective. Social anxiety exists when a person exhibits fear related to social gatherings, such as fear of being judged, excessive worry about one’s appearance, or persistent distress that makes everyday social activities difficult. If you’ve been diagnosed with social anxiety disorder, you may struggle with fear [...]
