Author: Imago Center
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 ARTICLEAround the 4th of July it might seem like more of us have a touch of pyromania. But this very rare condition falls under the larger “impulse control disorder” umbrella which also includes kleptomania, pathological gambling, trichotillomania, and intermittent explosive disorder. Behavenet.com explains that people afflicted with pyromania are fascinated with fire as well as […]
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 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 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 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 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 […]
READ ARTICLEA typical therapist’s “to-do list” is often bogged down with paperwork, case consultations, licensure maintenance, and continuing education requirements. As a result, considering the spiritual and clinical implications of her work might often come in last. But since the fall, The Imago Center’s Dr. Joanne Comstock has built such reflection into her work week through […]
READ ARTICLEAlthough most of us know that anger is a natural emotion, in our culture there is little tolerance for those who cannot control their tempers. As a result, many learn to keep anger inside and ignore its roots, while setting themselves up for spontaneous, and often damaging, outbursts. PC&CC’s Kathleen Scheg is specially trained in […]
READ ARTICLEAlthough most of us know that anger is a natural emotion, in our culture there is little tolerance for those who cannot control their tempers. As a result, many learn to keep anger inside and ignore its roots, while setting themselves up for spontaneous, and often damaging, outbursts. PC&CC’s Kathleen Scheg is specially trained in […]
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