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Take A Vacation!
Self care is an important aspect of taking care of yourself. It allows you to take a step back from things that may not be so important. Self-care also allows for changes to be made that promote a better well being.
What Do Emotions Mean?
Emotions are complicated. We all feel them, but we don't all feel them in the same way. Sadness to one person can mean a whole different thing to someone else
The Importance Of Having An Understanding Of Postpartum Depression
Are you currently pregnant, do you know someone who is pregnant, or planning to become pregnant soon? I want to share with you some crucial information to protect your mental health, the mental health of those close to you, and your future child.
Social Media’s Impact on Mental Health
Do you find yourself mindlessly scrolling through social media, or just scrolling for hours? Well you are not alone. 69% of adults and 81% of teens are on some form of social media. Although social media has its positives by allowing people to have connections with many people, professional and personal, and raising awareness on important issues in the world, it can have a detrimental effect on one's mental health.
Revenge Bedtime Procrastination
After a long, busy day do you often find yourself staying up much later than intended? If yes, you could be engaging in “revenge bedtime procrastination.” You may have heard of this phrase as it has been circulating around social media recently, but it has likely been around for years before now.
A Cure for FOMO?
As you may expect, FOMO is related to social media use. Studies have shown that people prone to experiencing FOMO use social media more and vice versa – more time spent on social media sites can lead to those feelings.
How to Beat the Winter Blues
With snowstorms and cold weather sweeping across the U.S., many people are feeling the weight of COVID-related lockdowns even more now. Although we are no strangers to snow here in Montreal, these winter months never get easier to handle. Most people are familiar with the “winter blues”, but did you know there is actually a diagnosable disorder related to those months?
Welcome! Hannah Jones, MS, LGPC, CCFP
My name is Hannah Jones, and I am a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor at Maryland Counseling Associates. This is my first year at MCA, and I am really excited to share some information about my background with you.
Welcome! Randi Shultz, MS, LGPC, CGCS, CTMH-A
My name is Randi Shultz, and I’m currently working as a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC) at Maryland Counseling Associates, LLC. This is my first year working in a private practice setting, and it has been an incredible experience so far! I’ve been working in the mental health field now for several years in a variety of settings, so let me tell you a little bit about how I got to MCA.
The COVID Bride
1. How did you feel when you first learned of COVID?
I didn’t think it would be a big deal or impact my wedding at first. When things got bad in March, I thought it may be better by June 26th. As the date got closer, I realized it wasn’t going away. It was a mix of emotions for sure.
A Grand Opening When the World Shuts Down
We announced our grand opening, and then the world shut down. What should have been a month of excitement and anticipation turned into three months of unknown certainty.
Mama Mia! A New Born in the New Norm
Little did I know that I would be bringing a baby into the world during a pandemic. I honestly don’t think COVID really hit me or had some sort of impact on me until I got the phone call that my prenatal education classes were cancelled.
A Nurse on the Frontline of the COVID Pandemic
When I first heard about coronavirus or COVID-19 I was quite skeptical anything would really occur from it. I thought back to other viruses I have lived through in my lifetime, such as swine flu or even Ebola, and thought, ‘well I wasn’t really impacted by those, so how bad could this be?’
Student Life in the Era of Covid
When I first learned about COVID-19 I was not very worried about it. I imagined we would be back in school in about two weeks MAX, however, we all know that was not the case. At first, I had no idea it was going to be this bad but soon learned that it was a very bad virus.
Addiction and Recovery Treatment during COVID
We have been reporting to the office since March when COVID-19 precautions began, compared to some therapists who have converted to doing teletherapy strictly from home. We have made some adaptations in our clinic and now offer audio-visual therapy from our site, though do still have some in-person patient interaction and have special PPE for this.
Covid In The Classroom
There are many different pandemics going on. I learned this in my beginning Professional Developments at the end of August. There is a cultural pandemic, a political pandemic, and a COVID-19 pandemic.
When Covid Shut The Bars Down
The news of our eliminated positions immediately threw me into a spiral of anger, sadness, confusion, and most importantly, anxiousness. I just bought my first house back in October, and like the rest of us, I’ve got lots of bills to pay.
A Fluffy Addition
Louie is our therapy dog in training. For many, being around animals may be mood-lifting and stress-relieving. Louie will be joining me at our practice to help provide smiles and laughs to our clients.
Parent Literature: Is it Sensory or is it Behavior
Self-regulation refers to the child’s ability to maintain regulated states of arousal (being able to respond effectively) in the face of changing environmental demands and challenges.
Living with Traumatized Children: The Impact on Birth and Other Adopted Siblings
As a parent, your days are filled with taking care of others. Whether it’s your adorable little baby, a fragile foster child, or a terrible teen, your kids are A LOT of work (not to mention all of your other responsibilities). But, I ask, when is the last time you took care of you?