As a parent, you clearly want the very best for your child. However, when your children navigate into adulthood, the waters of parenting become murkier. Perhaps your adult child is still living at home and you fear they lack the drive you think they should have. How do you navigate these unfamiliar tides? I want […]
What Can You Say to a Person Struggling with Depression?
If you have a friend or family member living with depression, it may feel hard and confusing to know what to say to them. Sometimes, even the most well-intentioned advice might come out wrong and do more harm than good. To help you navigate these waters, our team took the time to craft some guidelines […]
Finding Holiday Joy in a Recession
Although it is also a joyous period of time, the holidays can be tough emotionally, mentally, and even financially. The current economic status of our country is stressful and frankly, a bit scary. Record high gas prices and increased prices at the grocery store have all of us feeling a bit spooked. In combination with […]
How Can Depression Affect Family Relationships?
Millions of individuals in the United States are diagnosed with depression. It can make you want to isolate yourself from loved ones, including your family. Even under perfect circumstances, navigating familial relationships can be difficult. Depression puts a further strain on your family. This is not to make you feel guilty about your depression. Unfortunately, […]
Overwrought and Overwhelmed? “Keep Calm and Carry On”
What??? What do you mean??? This is not WAR; it is just the holidays! Life is just so busy, and it seemingly never slows down! So many of us feel pulled in a dozen directions at once during this season. Maybe work, school, and family obligations pile on layers of pressure. Perhaps “to do” lists […]