It’s Thanksgiving week. Typically, not always, but usually, families gather for this holiday. Some have an entire week away from their office, their professional world, some only a day or two. Either way, the assignment is typically gratitude, the assumption is thankfulness. Yet for many, visiting family, extra expenses, time away from routine, offer stressful feelings and…
Some days are easier than others, better than others, some days are more melancholy than the day before. Yet each day I generate gratitude for my ability to breathe, to move without pain, to check my blood sugar levels and be ok with the results (my family plays around with diabetes, so I stay informed…
Thank you for trusting your Vervewell therapist(s) to be in your corner, your family’s corner, in the corner of your important relationships. We are honored to be of service in your world, no matter where you are, no matter what you may be experiencing. In addition to your regular sessions at Vervewell (or virtually), please…
How do you handle your stressors when they show up? Here is an idea that I’ve used with clients that yields results: less anxiety, positive and productive thoughts, peaceful and happy and beautiful results. Stress happens for everyone. Even further, and as a matter of fact, diamonds are created from intense stress on carbon atoms.…
How do you relationship? As a therapist working with couples regularly, I am very aware that we humans are dynamic in nature, we ebb and flow within moods, hormones, triggers. We keep a keen eye on the external world and how we drive those factors: financial being a main irritant, or key ingredient in the recipe…
My suggestion for you and your week ahead is to see how the following morning routine can help you determine a strong and healthy, out of the blahs and humdrums, clear of feeling anxious or down sort of day(s)... We are all guilty of waking up, grabbing our phones, scrolling through this app and that app,…