Year: 2009
Late last week the Pentagon announced that the term “mental health” will no longer be employed by Army commands. Instead, all policies, regulations and documents will use the phrase “behavioral health services,” in an Army-wide effort to reduce the stigma for soldiers seeking mental health support. The change is part of a larger military campaign […]
READ ARTICLEGoing on walks with my 7-month-old son is an exciting and engaging adventure. He looks at everything with great interest and awe. No wonder he has so much curiosity: He is seeing the world for the first time!! In his book Curious, Todd Kashdan writes that curiosity enlarges our brain’s pathways releasing substances that produce […]
READ ARTICLEAn increasing number of people in their 20s and 30s are experiencing challenges as they move through their young adult years. Compared with their parents, more young adults these days are living at home, carrying larger sums of debt, and moving between multiple jobs as they seek a career track. Furthermore, in the 1960s, 77 […]
READ ARTICLEThe month of June is bookended by two holidays stereotypically loved by men – Memorial Day and the 4th of July. Consider that both Father’s Day and the official start of summer are both found in the middle of the month, and it makes sense that right now is a time when men feel at […]
READ ARTICLEThe counselors at PC&CC often help clients create self-care routines to support their progress in therapy. Self-care options can range from reading a single book for pleasure to becoming a regular at a sports club. More and more counselors are reporting that an established yoga practice has helped clients stay on track as they face […]
READ ARTICLEWith all the gloomy economic news these days, it’s hard not to get depressed. More foreclosures…people losing their jobs…credit card debt out of control. Could there be an upside to all this? Perhaps it is an opportunity for all of us to simplify our lives and reflect on what is really important. Hans Hofmann writes, […]
READ ARTICLEWhile in couples counseling we stress the importance of making time to talk and engage in relational exercises such as the couples dialogue. Let me also suggest planning time to have fun. Planning fun? How boring! While it may not sound so spontaneous, it may be the only way that you will ever get around […]
READ ARTICLEThe line between mental health and mental illness is not always clear-cut. While some mental illnesses have significant, pronounced symptoms, others show themselves in subtle ways that develop slowly over time. The Mayo Clinic suggests that we consider several factors when determining the need for professional help: Behaviors, such as obsessive hand washing or drinking […]
READ ARTICLEOpening a newspaper can be a grim experience right now. There is much to be concerned about in today’s world, yet many of us continue to look for hope. For some, this is not easy because of an illness that is all too real. According to the latest statistics, one in 10 Americans will experience […]
READ ARTICLEThis month we join the American Counseling Association (ACA) in celebrating our profession. It seems only appropriate that we take this opportunity to brag a little! The Handbook of Psychotherapy and Religious Diversity (Richards and Bergin, American Psychological Association Press, 2000) states that “the alienation between the mental health professions and religion for most of […]
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