Relationship issues are a common reason people seek counseling. Unhealthy relationship dynamics develop and persist for a variety of reasons. Identifying the nature of the presenting problem is essential for working toward resolution. Sometimes the issues are rooted...

Researchers continue to explore how trauma is a strong indicator of negative health outcomes. In fact, the trauma response impacts all systems of the body. Most impacted are the central nervous system (the brain) and the cardiovascular system. Brain imaging reveals a decrease in the size of the amygdala. This is the part of the…

Anger is a powerful emotion. While not a disorder itself, it can be a symptom of other disorders like depression, anxiety, addiction, and mood disorders. Underlying emotions like sadness, shame, fear, or disappointment play a significant role in how anger develops....

It’s always fascinated me how much people resist change, considering life itself can been sliced apart and simmered down to the mere sum of a million changes, big and small. In fact, the better we are at changing, and handling the associated stress, the more adaptive...

Many Young Adults Struggle with Depression, Anxiety, and Feeling Unfulfilled. One overlooked condition for young adults is loneliness. This problem is prominent in people ages 18-24. A study done by George Mason University's Center for the Advancement of Well-Being,...