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 | Aug 1, 2019 | outcomes, results, self-care, success, Therapy, Uncategorized |
As mental health professionals, we fully understand how therapy works, and it is part of our job to educate prospective clients and clients. This largely includes having conversations about the consistency and frequency that you attend therapy appointments. We are...
by Elyssa Barbash | Feb 6, 2019 | communication, emotions, feelings, growth, happiness, perspective, self-care, self-help, Self-improvement, Thoughts, well-being |
We have all had the friend or family member who tries to be helpful by telling us to “forget about something,” “let something go,” or “not to worry.” Chances are though that when this happens, you may feel shutdown, or as though you...
by Elyssa Barbash | Jan 22, 2019 | change, growth, results, self-care, self-help, Self-improvement, solution, Trauma |
Your healing is your responsibility. Your trauma is not your fault, but your healing is your responsibility Powerful, and true. You may not be responsible for the trauma you experienced, but no one else is responsible for your healing. This really gets at the idea of...
by Elyssa Barbash | Jan 9, 2019 | change, growth, perception, perspective, results, self-care, self-help, Self-improvement, Thoughts |
“When you’re in a dark place, you sometimes tend to think you’ve been buried. Perhaps you have been planted. Bloom.” This quote really resonates with me. It represents a dramatic shift in perspective that we all could benefit from adopting. In...
by Elyssa Barbash | Dec 31, 2018 | change, growth, new year's resolutions, results, self-care, self-help, Self-improvement, Therapy |
With today being New Year’s Eve, many are thinking about what they would like to change or what they want to be different in 2019. These are what we call resolutions! The idea of resolutions is one that should be applauded and supported; after all, what better time to...
