5 Qualities to Look for In a Good Therapist

5 Qualities to Look for In a Good Therapist

For many, the prospect of therapy – of having to open up and share your deepest most vulnerable self with a stranger – is terrifying. In fact, fear is cited as one of the main reasons many people who could benefit from therapy opt out, instead. However, the key to...
Signs of Depression and When to Seek Help

Signs of Depression and When to Seek Help

True or false? If you’re able to get out of bed each morning and make it into work, you can’t be that depressed.  If you guessed false, you’re correct. Depression can begin like a fog or accumulation of clouds, gathering over time. It can look different depending on...
How to Stop Negative Thoughts

How to Stop Negative Thoughts

Thoughts are powerful. Maybe you’ve noticed – the more negative they are, the more they command your attention. Studies suggest that around 80% of scenarios that replay in the average person’s brain are negative. In fact, the reason you’re here today is partially...
How Depression Can Affect Your Marriage and What You Can Do

How Depression Can Affect Your Marriage and What You Can Do

You’ve been married 5 years now, and things are worse than ever.Not with the marriage specifically, per se. It’s the depression. Your partner has been dealt a huge dose of it, and is suffering. No matter what you do, it doesn’t seem to help.  It’s human nature to...
How Do I Know If I Have Depression?

How Do I Know If I Have Depression?

If there’s anything worse than depression, it’s being depressed, and feeling as though you have no right, no reason to be. Feeling down, and then beating yourself up over it. But… how could I be depressed? I have so many blessings.Many people experiencing...
What is Depression and How is it Treated?

What is Depression and How is it Treated?

You’ve been noticing a change.  Like a mylar balloon that’s still in the living room weeks after a celebration, the helium – your engagement and excitement about life – has slowly begun to dissipate. You feel hollow and empty, just like the balloon. Flat and...