wellbeing – Counseling and Life Coaching – Find a Counselor https://twx.atlantacounseling.com Client-Centric Counseling and Life Coaching Tue, 20 Oct 2020 16:34:26 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.5.5 These three self-care techniques help to combat stress and anxiety: meditation, sleep hygiene, and learning to say no https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/self-care-techniques-combat-stress-anxiety/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/self-care-techniques-combat-stress-anxiety/#respond Thu, 15 Oct 2020 12:56:08 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=72110 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/self-care-techniques-combat-stress-anxiety/feed/ 0 Under pressure: Do you feel overwhelmed by stress? Here are a few tips for slowing down and calming that anxiety https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/under-pressure-calming-down-stress-anxiety/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/under-pressure-calming-down-stress-anxiety/#respond Wed, 14 Oct 2020 16:10:47 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=72159 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/under-pressure-calming-down-stress-anxiety/feed/ 0 I feel trapped: Basic tips for slowing down racing thoughts and freeing your mind during self-isolation https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/trapped-inside-head-slow-down-racing-thoughts-free-mind/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/trapped-inside-head-slow-down-racing-thoughts-free-mind/#respond Mon, 30 Mar 2020 12:50:25 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=75381 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/trapped-inside-head-slow-down-racing-thoughts-free-mind/feed/ 0 Are you feeling lonely during social distancing? Goal-setting can help you overcome loneliness and find fulfillment https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/goal-setting-help-less-lonely/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/goal-setting-help-less-lonely/#comments Fri, 20 Mar 2020 12:48:15 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=71010 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/goal-setting-help-less-lonely/feed/ 4 How to relax when you’re feeling tense: Go outside, listen to music, sit with your feelings, and more tips https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/loosen-up-feeling-tense/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/loosen-up-feeling-tense/#comments Thu, 19 Mar 2020 06:43:08 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=75278 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/loosen-up-feeling-tense/feed/ 2 How to deal with an emotional meltdown when you’re feeling frustrated https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/prevent-emotional-meltdown-feeling-frustrated/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/prevent-emotional-meltdown-feeling-frustrated/#respond Mon, 20 Jan 2020 14:46:36 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=75236 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/prevent-emotional-meltdown-feeling-frustrated/feed/ 0 Should I start therapy? 10 signs you could benefit from working with a therapist or counselor https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/signs-start-therapy/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/signs-start-therapy/#comments Fri, 10 Jan 2020 15:30:22 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=71484 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/signs-start-therapy/feed/ 3 5 tips that will help you succeed in counseling: be honest with your counselor, trust the process, and more https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/inside-tips-succeeding-new-therapy-journey/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/inside-tips-succeeding-new-therapy-journey/#respond Fri, 10 Jan 2020 15:30:21 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=71463 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/inside-tips-succeeding-new-therapy-journey/feed/ 0 7 Professional tips that will help you prepare for your first counseling session https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/tips-prepare-first-counseling-session/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/tips-prepare-first-counseling-session/#comments Thu, 09 Jan 2020 06:02:57 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=71486 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/tips-prepare-first-counseling-session/feed/ 9 Learning how to support someone with chronic illness without adding to their suffering https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/how-to-support-someone-with-chronic-illness/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/how-to-support-someone-with-chronic-illness/#comments Fri, 20 Sep 2019 17:41:15 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=87136 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/how-to-support-someone-with-chronic-illness/feed/ 1 Why is suicide on the rise? Stigma surrounding mental illness, misdiagnosis, and a lack of understanding are three potential factors to explore https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/suicide-rates-increasing-on-the-rise/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/suicide-rates-increasing-on-the-rise/#respond Mon, 09 Sep 2019 13:00:04 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=74247 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/suicide-rates-increasing-on-the-rise/feed/ 0 If you have suicidal thoughts, get professional help immediately—also, open up to loved ones, acknowledge difficult feelings, and ground yourself https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/what-to-do-when-suicidal/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/what-to-do-when-suicidal/#respond Mon, 09 Sep 2019 12:34:46 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=74083 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/what-to-do-when-suicidal/feed/ 0 Why are women twice as likely to become depressed? https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/women-victim-depression/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/women-victim-depression/#respond Mon, 01 Jul 2019 13:15:16 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=75141 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/women-victim-depression/feed/ 0 Depression and anxiety are common among the elderly: help them fight off these illnesses by encouraging their involvement in fun hobbies and social activities https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/common-mental-health-issues-elderly-face/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/common-mental-health-issues-elderly-face/#respond Tue, 18 Jun 2019 14:00:57 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=74957 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/common-mental-health-issues-elderly-face/feed/ 0 How to deal with a narcissist at work and at home: be honest, establish boundaries, keep your distance, and don’t take their actions personally https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/deal-narcissist-work-home/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/deal-narcissist-work-home/#comments Tue, 28 May 2019 13:00:41 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=62452 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/deal-narcissist-work-home/feed/ 1 Why do people avoid mental health treatment? Here’s a look at how judgment, doubt, pride, fear, and misinformation come into play https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/why-people-avoid-mental-health-treatment/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/why-people-avoid-mental-health-treatment/#respond Wed, 08 May 2019 13:30:23 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=74999 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/why-people-avoid-mental-health-treatment/feed/ 0 Do violent video games really cause aggressive behavior? Despite popular belief, research says gaming does not influence behavior change https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/violent-video-games-cause-aggressive-behavior/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/violent-video-games-cause-aggressive-behavior/#comments Mon, 18 Mar 2019 14:00:39 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=71558 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/violent-video-games-cause-aggressive-behavior/feed/ 1 Sports fan depression is real: Did your team lose last night? https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/sports-fan-depression-is-real-did-your-team-lose-last-night/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/sports-fan-depression-is-real-did-your-team-lose-last-night/#comments Mon, 04 Feb 2019 13:30:01 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=1452 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/sports-fan-depression-is-real-did-your-team-lose-last-night/feed/ 19 Do I have sleep apnea? What is it? What does it feel like? https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/what-sleep-apnea-feels-like/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/what-sleep-apnea-feels-like/#respond Mon, 14 Jan 2019 14:29:29 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=77378 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/what-sleep-apnea-feels-like/feed/ 0 Don’t become a complete hermit in the winter—you and your loved ones need each other now more than ever https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/dont-become-hermit-winter-spend-time-loved-ones/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/dont-become-hermit-winter-spend-time-loved-ones/#respond Fri, 11 Jan 2019 13:56:24 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=77309 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/dont-become-hermit-winter-spend-time-loved-ones/feed/ 0 This is the most depressing day of the year—here’s how you can protect yourself on Blue Monday https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/protect-yourself-blue-monday-depressing-day/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/protect-yourself-blue-monday-depressing-day/#respond Wed, 09 Jan 2019 13:54:59 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=77131 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/protect-yourself-blue-monday-depressing-day/feed/ 0 Does cold weather make us emotionally cold? Here are 5 professional tips for taking extra care of yourself this winter (Updated) https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/cold-weather-emotionally-cold/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/cold-weather-emotionally-cold/#respond Tue, 08 Jan 2019 13:33:36 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=62148 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/cold-weather-emotionally-cold/feed/ 0 Is being a control freak a personality disorder? https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/control-freak-personality-disorder/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/control-freak-personality-disorder/#comments Tue, 04 Dec 2018 15:10:20 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=76355 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/control-freak-personality-disorder/feed/ 7 Do I need a new job, or just a vacation? https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/new-job-or-vacation/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/new-job-or-vacation/#respond Wed, 28 Nov 2018 15:25:30 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=76203 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/new-job-or-vacation/feed/ 0 What is “flow,” and how can I experience it? Some say flow is the key to happiness https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/experience-flow-key-happiness/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/experience-flow-key-happiness/#respond Fri, 23 Nov 2018 14:31:55 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=76131 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/experience-flow-key-happiness/feed/ 0 How to harness the power of positivity: choose optimism, foster a supportive environment, and live in the present (Updated) https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/harnessing-power-of-positivity/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/harnessing-power-of-positivity/#respond Fri, 23 Nov 2018 13:00:13 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=56547 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/harnessing-power-of-positivity/feed/ 0 Show your appreciation for others and experience a boost in wellbeing by making a gratitude visit https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/appreciation-experience-boost-wellbeing-gratitude/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/appreciation-experience-boost-wellbeing-gratitude/#respond Wed, 21 Nov 2018 15:16:25 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=76102 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/appreciation-experience-boost-wellbeing-gratitude/feed/ 0 Blended families: How to improve the bond between both “sides” and bring everyone together https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/blended-families-improve-bond-bring-everyone-together/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/blended-families-improve-bond-bring-everyone-together/#respond Fri, 16 Nov 2018 15:29:19 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=75982 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/blended-families-improve-bond-bring-everyone-together/feed/ 0 Are you worried about a loved one and where their life is headed? https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/worried-loved-one-where-life-headed/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/worried-loved-one-where-life-headed/#respond Fri, 16 Nov 2018 14:07:57 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=75974 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/worried-loved-one-where-life-headed/feed/ 0 Can a violent relationship get better? Understanding the difference between characterological and situational violence https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/violent-relationships-characterological-situational-violence/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/violent-relationships-characterological-situational-violence/#respond Tue, 06 Nov 2018 15:11:18 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=75660 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/violent-relationships-characterological-situational-violence/feed/ 0 Feeling flustered? Regain control by challenging your inner critic and finding your calm https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/flustered-regain-control-challenging-inner-critic-finding-calm/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/flustered-regain-control-challenging-inner-critic-finding-calm/#respond Fri, 26 Oct 2018 12:42:42 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=75379 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/flustered-regain-control-challenging-inner-critic-finding-calm/feed/ 0 Do you feel worthless or ashamed? Get out of the shame spiral by engaging in this self-talk https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/get-out-shame-spiral-engaging-self-talk/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/get-out-shame-spiral-engaging-self-talk/#respond Wed, 24 Oct 2018 13:59:09 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=75337 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/get-out-shame-spiral-engaging-self-talk/feed/ 0 Fatigue is dangerous—understand the harmful effects and learn how to manage your exhaustion https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/fatigue-dangerous-harmful-effects-manage-exhaustion/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/fatigue-dangerous-harmful-effects-manage-exhaustion/#respond Mon, 22 Oct 2018 15:15:58 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=75238 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/fatigue-dangerous-harmful-effects-manage-exhaustion/feed/ 0 Here are 5 foundations of self-care to teach your children https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/foundations-self-care-teach-children/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/foundations-self-care-teach-children/#comments Wed, 17 Oct 2018 14:55:03 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=75149 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/foundations-self-care-teach-children/feed/ 1 Am I having a quarter-life crisis? How to determine and what to do next https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/quarter-life-crisis/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/quarter-life-crisis/#respond Tue, 16 Oct 2018 11:00:55 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=50563 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/quarter-life-crisis/feed/ 0