Click here to schedule online counseling at Thriveworks. Hi, my name is Stacey Jaundoo and I am a clinician at Thriveworks Counseling in the Bethesda, Maryland area. And I wanted to just talk with you a little bit about how the Coronavirus is really impacting a lot of our lives…
Click here to schedule online counseling at Thriveworks. Hi, I’m Rebecca Fry and I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor at Thriveworks in Alexandria. I was just popping on today to answer a few questions about the benefits of mindfulness. My clients are often asking me how mindfulness can be a pathway…
Sometimes, nerve-racking situations make us feel tense, such as the emergence and spread of COVID-19. It can feel like there’s nothing to do but wait it out; however, there are proactive ways to relieve your tense feelings now. First, try going for a walk: Spending time in nature will help…
Many people keep a diary or journal as a way to store their thoughts. Actually, a recent study found that 83% of girls, ages 16-19 say they keep a diary—mostly as a means of personal reflection. If you keep a diary or journal, you are in good company. Past United…
Gratitude is all about expressing your appreciation. This practice improves self-esteem, the quality of your relationships, and overall psychological health. To yield these results, follow our 4 tips for practicing gratitude: One, keep a gratitude journal. Think about what you’re grateful for and write it down. The One Line a…
One of the most powerful ways to express oneself involves taking pen to paper or fingers to keyboard as emotions spill out. For people seeking mental health treatment, journaling their thoughts is often a lifeline. I was spending time with a client not too long ago, and I felt myself…
I was scrolling through Facebook recently, when I came across a friend who said she had “run out of spoons”. She reached out to her Facebook friends in hopes of feeling supported and rejuvenated. Personally, I had seen the term but wasn’t sure of its exact meaning. I took to…
Physical health has always been emphasized and encouraged. Habits like maintaining a healthy diet, going to the gym, brushing your teeth, are just a few familiar examples. But how about maintaining your mental health? While physical wellness is definitely important, one’s emotional and mental state also need attention on a…
Numerous methods of therapy and spiritual practice discuss mindfulness. Dispositional mindfulness (also recognized as trait mindfulness) is a category of consciousness that has lately, been given more serious research attention. It is defined as a keen awareness and attention to our thoughts and feelings in the present moment, and the…
Seniors struggle mentally and emotionally as they age and are forced to rely on others to care for them. But what about their family members? How are they affected when they step in as caregiver? What about when they give up this role to pursue a better life for both…
Incorporating healthy habits into your life can aid addiction recovery and benefit your overall health and wellbeing. In recovery, it is important to both treat addiction and attend to the entirety of your mental health, as those who fail to pay attention to their mental or emotional health are more…
Spending time in a city park can make you happier. This, according to a University Alabama study that examined the emotional impact of visiting parks in urban areas. Researchers found that spending just 20 minutes in a city park improved emotional wellbeing. Immersing oneself in the natural environment and…
