Putting It In Perspective
Taking time to reflect on your gender identity doesn’t guarantee you’ll end up identifying as someone different. You could feel the same way before and after reflecting, only now you know why. Now, you feel more secure in yourself and probably have more understanding for others who identify differently.
Read MoreKnowing how to move forward in life while you are processing a loss and feel stuck in the past can seem like an impossible challenge. You may remember what joy felt like, but ever since the loss, it hasn't felt like an option.
Read MoreChange and transition can cause subconscious anxiety or stress, which might come out in ways that look like a short-temper, irritability, a lower/darker mood, having a harder time communicating clearly with loved ones, or feeling more tired than usual.
Read MoreIn a world where AI seems to be taking over, it’s that much more important for us to continue practicing using our brains, being creative, and reminding ourselves that we have the capability to be diverse, unique, and come up with new ideas despite having technology to lean on.
Read MoreIf you are reading this, it’s likely that you or someone you know is worried about their job security—or job prospects—and may have even been laid off.
Read MoreHeart racing, palms sweating? Chaotic butterflies or an anchor of dread in the pit of your stomach? Feeling irritated or annoyed by everything? Sounds like you might be experiencing a response to stress, something we call anxiety. If this sounds familiar, keep reading for a quick-and-easy Anxiety 101.
Read MoreSelf-compassion can be a broad term meaning to use patience with yourself, or to practice forgiveness towards yourself when things don’t go the way you had hoped. It can include finding acceptance in not being a perfect human with perfect traits, or choosing to rest when you need, especially when you’re not feeling your best.
Read MoreWinter months can prove challenging for even the most positive of individuals. Shorter days, longer nights, less time outdoors, cold dreary weather—all run the risk of making us feel sluggish and isolated. When that feeling creeps in, we can become tired, sad, irritable, emotional, and/or lack motivation.
Read MoreSabina Skupien is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor for Perspective Psychology. She works with clients of all ages and specializes in anxiety, depression, trauma and transitions, among other issues.
Read MoreIt’s important to set boundaries. Not just your start and stop times for work, but also where you work in your home and how much time you spend multi-tasking. Although it can be great to do laundry between calls, it can also make it easier to work at your desk after dinner.
Read MoreCommunication and trust often go hand in hand, and they’re the biggest factors that lead to a healthy relationship. Before you can effectively communicate with and trust someone, however, you must feel comfortable with who you are as a person.
Read MoreIt’s likely that your 2020 didn’t quite go as planned. In fact, 2020 may have been one of the most difficult years of your life. You may have lost your job; you may not have seen friends or family; you may have even lost someone to COVID-19. For many, 2020 was, without question, a challenging year.
Read MoreDepending on your situation, the holidays can either be a wonderful time of year or a not-so-wonderful time of year. Perhaps you have a great relationship with your family and love getting together for the holidays. Or, perhaps your relationship with your family is a little more complicated, and getting together for the holidays is a source of anxiety.
Read MoreStill, we’re not out of the woods just yet. As we await the results of the election, here are some things to keep in mind in the coming hours, days, weeks, and months.
Read MoreWhile the candidates hope to avoid political pitfalls before Election Day, you may have to navigate some landmines of your own, as political conversions with friends, family, and co-workers could arise between now and Nov. 3.
Read MoreLast week, Los Angeles Clippers star Paul George opened up about some of his mental health struggles inside the NBA bubble in Orlando. George, who has been in the bubble since early July, has experienced anxiety and depression, which negatively impacted his play on the court. George thanked the NBA for creating the bubble and allowing teams to finish the season, but he – and several other players – have had their fair share of difficult moments.
Read MoreHowever, studies have shown that too much social media can be a bad thing. Seeing other people live exciting, seemingly perfect lives can lead to feelings of depression, anxiety, inadequacy, and isolation.
Read MoreGrief comes in all shapes and sizes. When we think of grief, we usually think of death. However, grief is not just about death; it’s a natural response to a loss. Therefore, you can grieve many different things, and due to COVID-19, pretty much everyone is grieving something: a canceled graduation, a postponed wedding, a lost job, or simply not being able to experience some of your favorite summer traditions and a sense of normalcy.
Read MoreBut then, slowly, inevitably, it happens. We snap back to reality and try on our clothes. The bad thoughts begin to race. We look at ourselves in the mirror and don’t like what we see.
Read MoreCommunication is our way of conveying our wants and needs. When we think of ways to communicate, our first thought is usually talking. However, we also communicate with our facial expressions, body language, touch, writing and, of course, technology. Each way we communicate conveys our wants and needs differently. Listening is also part of communicating. We must be able to take information in and make decisions based off it.
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