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Melanie Donohue, LCSW

As a licensed clinical social worker specializing in geriatric mental health, Melanie Donohue provides compassionate guidance and practical strategies to help seniors navigate the emotional complexities of aging and enhance their well-being.

7 Benefits of Senior Counseling

Counseling can be helpful at any age, but it’s often overlooked later in life. While there are many great life experiences that happen in older age, there are also some challenges. If you or an aging loved one is experiencing any difficult mental health symptoms,

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10 Ways to Relieve Anxiety in Seniors

Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health conditions. Around 10 to 20 percent of older adults suffer from anxiety, and the disorder can have a major impact on your quality of life. Fortunately, there are many ways to manage it. The following are some

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Why Self-care Is So Important for Therapists

Therapists often talk about self-care with their clients, but it’s just as important that they practice it themselves. Because psychotherapists spend so much time supporting others through their challenges, self-care is necessary for preventing therapist burnout. If you work in the mental health field, never

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Technology Can Help Seniors Stay Connected During the Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic quickly changed daily life for everyone. To slow the spread of coronavirus, it’s recommended that everyone stay home as much as possible and keep their distance from others. Although social distancing is critical while we go through this crisis, it brings about

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10 Ways to Help Seniors Avoid Social Isolation

Social isolation is one of the most common problems affecting seniors, and we can’t ignore its effects. Older adults may lose many of their social resources as they retire and spend more time at home. Mobility limitations or health concerns can also prevent seniors from

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Self-care Tips for Therapists

Therapists dedicate their time and energy to helping others improve their mental health and reach their full potential. This work is very rewarding, but it can also be mentally and emotionally tiring. When you spend all day focusing on others, it’s easy to forget yourself.

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Benefits of Using Telehealth for Senior Counseling

Mental health counseling is an excellent way to talk through your challenges and improve your emotional well-being. Millions of people of all ages work with a therapist every year to address a wide range of concerns. Unfortunately, though, attending therapy sessions in a counselor’s office

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Telehealth Therapy: A New Option for Senior Counseling

Today, there are many therapy options for seniors beyond traditional in-person counseling. From telehealth therapy to group sessions and individualized in-home support, these flexible choices make mental health care more accessible for older adults. Having a variety of therapy options allows seniors to find the

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7 Tips for Improving Communication with Seniors

Good communication is the key to maintaining a strong relationship with your older loved ones. Sometimes, speaking with seniors requires a different style of communication than speaking with younger people, and the role changes that occur during aging can affect your relationship dynamic. Fortunately, communication

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