A Therapy & Mental Wellness Blog

How often are you in the restroom of a public place and notice a sign on the wall about being verbally abused? You look at the sign, and maybe you have a tear in your eye. You think that the sign is wrong. It doesn't know what it's talking about. It is not referring to you. How could it be? My spouse loves me. Of course, they do. All couples argue. You wouldn't be human if you agreed on everything. But being verbally abused is different from the argument of who forgot to take

Do you have the winter blues? Is it because you look out the window and see snow? How many times have you woken up in the morning by the sound of a delay for your child's school and you don't know who is going to watch them when you have to be at work? Is it because it is dark at 5:15PM and you just feel depressed? Many people have the winter blues. Wintertime is just not as exciting as summer, or even spring and fall. People are stuck inside more due to the temperatures a

Written by: Amanda Levison , M.S., LMHC, LPC, CCBT Some people believe that Valentine’s Day is a religious holiday because it was referred to as Saint Valentine’s Day. Some people think it is only for people with a spouse or people in a serious relationship. Some people (especially those in high school) think your life is over it you do not have anyone to be your "Valentine?" Any day is a great day to tell someone you love them or you care for them. Everyone loves to he

Written by: Amanda Levison , M.S., LMHC, LPC, CCBT ADD (and ADHD) ranks among the most common neurological disorders among American children, affecting up to 7% of children and more than 4% of adults. Many people are so quick to go on meds to "fix" the symptoms of ADD or ADHD rather than explore the organic or holistic ways to treat the symptoms. One that has been quite popular is Neurofeedback, which is also known as Biofeedback EEG. Some people hear the words Neurofeedba

Written by: Amanda Levison , M.S., LMHC, LPC, CCBT Too often kids are bullying or being bullied in school. Standing up to a bully is never easy. Kids who bully may have different issues that make them not enjoy school. They usually want an audience. They want attention that he or she may not be receiving somewhere else. It is important to teach children to lend a hand when bullying occurs. Children need to be encouraged to invite the child being bullied to sit with them at l

"Happiness is a perfume you cannot pour on others without getting a few drops on yourself." - Ralph Waldo Emerson In undergrad, I took a sociology class. I remember during the lesson, the professor made a bold statement that was up for debate, "everything you do in life is selfish." I disagreed. How could community service be selfish? How could helping others be selfish? How could these acts be selfish when you're doing for others? The truth is, they are selfish. You

Written by: Amanda Levison , M.S., LMHC, LPC, CCBT I have a friend who is very involved in the social media world and was active in a mom group where someone asked for an open opinion on flu shots. She shared her opinion and gave supporting reasons for it toward one side, and it got deleted. I think for someone to ask for an opinion, people need to be willing to hear it. Many times people have their mind made up and need the extra push for encouragement but aren't alway

Written by: Amanda Levison , M.S., LMHC, LPC, CCBT Robin Williams was announced dead today due to suicide . His publicist stated he has been suffering from severe depression for a long time. Williams was a respected actor and comedian that many looked up to and admired. He was open about his inner demons and ways he has coped in the past and ways he actively worked on overcoming them. Depression is defined as a loss of interest or pleasure in everyday activities, but ac

Written by: Amanda Levison , M.S., LMHC, LPC, CCBT Grief is defined as a deep sorrow, especially one that is caused by a death. People grieve over a death of a loved one or even a relationship. Something that is difficult for some people to comprehend is the grief of a pet. I have seen mixed emotions from people when it comes to pets, they either love them so much or can do without them. I think we have all seen this type. Some feel their animals become a part of their

Written by: Amanda Levison , M.S., LMHC, LPC, CCBT "If men could regard the events of their own lives with more open minds, they would frequently discover that they did not really desire the things they failed to obtain." - Andre Maurois We are taught early on to dream big and yearn for lavish things, from the television commericials with fun toys to the fancy cars. I admit, I remember being a child and would see a commercial and immediately ask my mom if I could get the item