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Everyone experiences anger on occasion, but frequent and intense anger can become very uncomfortable. No one wants to fly into a rage at the slightest inconvenience, but when you have an anger management problem, it can feel impossible to get your emotions in check. You...
Taking care of an aging loved one is a compassionate and selfless gesture, but you also have to consider your own health and wellness. Devoting all of your energy to serving others can result in emotional or physical fatigue, so finding balance is essential for...
Fatigue may sound like a minor problem, but it can have a dramatic impact on your overall health and happiness. When your body and mind are always exhausted, simple self-care tasks can feel impossible. It becomes harder and harder to get out of the house...
Although anger is a perfectly normal and expected emotion to feel from time to time, chronic agitation and aggression can have serious repercussions for your quality of life. The stress can affect your physical health, and your aggressive behavior could create distance between yourself and...
Spring is the start of warm weather, longer days, and nature's return to life. It's an exciting time of year for anyone, but it can be especially meaningful for older adults with dementia. If you're a caregiver to a senior loved one, you might be...
Taking care of an ill or aging spouse is not easy. You love your spouse, and you want to give them the best possible care no matter what they're going through. However, being a caregiver for a spouse is undeniably exhausting. Not only do you...
Therapists enter the mental health field out of a desire to help others. If you're a counselor, you probably feel as though supporting people in need is your calling. You may have been through your own struggles and want to help others who are experiencing...
Setting boundaries as a therapist is one of the most important ways to maintain healthy relationships with clients and how therapist’s can take care of their own mental health. Boundaries with clients define the parameters of the therapeutic relationship, which can help clients feel more secure...
Imposter syndrome is a common experience in many career paths, and the mental health field is no exception. As a therapist, you might sometimes find yourself wondering if you have the experience, skills, or qualifications to be in the profession. You may feel like you're...
Suicide is a tragic problem across all age groups. In the United States, suicide rates have been on the rise for several decades, and the issue disproportionately affects older adults. According to the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, seniors account for 12 percent...