by Elyssa Barbash | Aug 7, 2019 | Anxiety, counseling, couples, Depression, destress, emotions, fear, feelings, nervousness, overwhelmed, parenting, postpartum, self-care, self-esteen, Stress, Therapy, Thoughts, Uncategorized, worry |
This is part two of our series on maternal mental health. Two weeks ago, we discussed maternal mental health during pregnancy. This included what’s “normal” and when to seek professional help. Some people experience symptoms of depression and anxiety...
by Elyssa Barbash | Jul 24, 2019 | Anxiety, change, Depression, emotions |
The excitement of a new baby on the way is in many cases exactly that: happiness, joy, and excitement. Those around you, even complete strangers, may happily comment on your upcoming baby’s arrival and ask you just how excited you are. And again, in many cases,...
by Elyssa Barbash | Jul 17, 2019 | Anxiety, emotions, feelings, relationship, results, Thoughts, Uncategorized, worry |
Therapy is 100% a marathon; it is NOT a sprint. This is a general principle, and an even more relevant principle for couples therapy. Why? Because your problems did not start overnight, or within the past week, which means they take time to work through. And in...
by Elyssa Barbash | Jun 19, 2019 | anger, angry, Anxiety, beliefs, calm, change, choices, cognitive behavioral therapy, destress, emotions, feelings, growth, happiness, perception, perspective, resolutions, solution, Thoughts |
We all experience “problems” in life. Sometimes we call them challenges, difficulties, roadblocks, struggles. No matter what you call these occurrences, know they are part of life and actually, part of growth as human beings. “Problems” (or...
by Elyssa Barbash | Mar 4, 2019 | anger, angry, Anxiety, beliefs, calm, change, couples, emotions, esteem, ptsd, relationship, Uncategorized |
You are not losing your mind. You are not crazy. It is easy to feel this way after learning of an unfaithful partner’s actions and realizing you are having a lot of adverse behavioral and emotional reactions to the news. Your partner or spouse may even accuse...
by Elyssa Barbash | Feb 13, 2019 | choices, counseling, couples, emotions, feelings, perspective, Thoughts |
Negativity Around Valentine’s Day Lately, I have noticed that many individuals respond unenthusiastically when discussing their Valentine’s Day plans, or even after simply wishing them a happy Valentine’s Day. Upon examining their response further, I...
