Pain: Acute and Chronic By: Silva Depanian, LMFT The experience of physical pain is a simple truth of the human condition. Whether you have suffered the sting of a papercut, the break of a bone, or a more long-lasting injury or medical conditio ...
How to Locate Happiness
How to Locate Happiness By: Destiny Johnson May is Mental Health Awareness Month. During this month reflecting on our mental health and working on our personal growth and happiness is important. Finding one’s happiness can feel like a difficult jou ...
The Gift of Authenticity
The Gift of Authenticity - Destiny Many people have heard, " Stay true to yourself " or " Just be yourself ". Both are meaningful statements, truly. However, these simple sayings are not easy to act upon. Inherently, we know we can only be ourselves, ...
Tips to Improve Your Sleep
by Emma Ekum, LMFT Poor sleep is connected to several health risks, as mentioned in our previous blog post, Get Better Sleep. Here are some habits you can practice to help yourself get proper sleep and optimize your physical and mental health. Kee ...
The Importance of Proper Sleep
The Importance of Proper Sleep by Emma Ekum, LMFT Have you ever allowed yourself “just one more episode” of a show you are watching, only to find yourself going to bed at that later time the next several nights? It’s easy to slip into bad sleeping ha ...
Make the Season Bright
Make the Season Bright There are several sayings used to define this part of the year. Some include, “it’s the most wonderful time of the year”, or “tis the season to be jolly”, etc. However, for many this joyous time can be a difficult time. This seas ...
Self Care Gift Guide. 2022
By Emma Ekum "Self-Care Gift Guide 2022" *Almost* as Good as Therapy Gift Guide 2022: Treat Yourself or Someone You Love Avedian Counseling Center can’t stress enough how important practicing self-care can be for your mental health. Self-care is mo ...
Mentally Preparing for Socializing During the Holidays
Mentally Preparing for Socializing During the Holidays This is the year after COVID where holiday gatherings are back in full swing! If that statement caused some anxious feelings or dread, this blog post is for you. When we had a few quieter years, we ...
How Does Your Message Land?
How Does Your Message Land? Are you aware of how your communication lands when speaking with someone? As we strengthen our emotional intelligence, we gain insight into how we impact those around us. It’s not uncommon to speak with good intentions and ...
Mindfulness and Self-Compassion
Mindfulness and Self-Compassion By Alex Mirsakova , AMFT We live in a fast-paced, high- stress society, one that highlights constant productivity and achievement. The concept of slowing down and taking a break seems out of the question for many of us ...