Welcome to our blog. Avedian Counseling Center strives to provide valuable insights and practical advice to help you navigate the complex world of emotional well-being. Whether you’re seeking guidance on managing stress, overcoming depression, or building resilience, our articles are designed to offer expert tips and therapeutic strategies. We aim to support your journey toward a healthier mind and happier life.
Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith identified seven distinct types of rest. If you are exhausted even after a full night’s sleep, you may be missing the physical, mental, or emotional restoration your body truly needs.
Conflict is a normal and healthy part of a relationship. What becomes unhealthy is when conflict is not handled constructively. Difficult conversations with your partner are meant to bring you closer together – fostering a sense of connection, intimacy, and greater self-awareness. “Too much conflict” is not the issue; rather, it is essential to understand how you are fighting, rather than what you are fighting about.
Your brain is often trying to protect you from future pain. But to make sense of the moment, it may label you as the problem. Maybe you cope with social anxiety by not seeing anyone, and as a result, you’re less likely to experience that sting of rejection again.
In many codependent relationships, communication becomes clouded not by cruelty, but by fear – fear of abandonment, rejection, or not being enough. This fear often leads to manipulative communication patterns
Self-esteem is defined as the value we hold for ourselves and how we perceive the world around us. One’s self-esteem can shape the way that they think, behave, feel, and interact with the world around them.
Not every thought is factual, as it is mostly stemming from irrational fears. Additionally, anxiety is not something we can ever “get rid of,” rather, learn techniques and ways to manage it.
How often have you heard (or said), “It’s just common sense!” in the heat of a disagreement? While it may feel like a valid response, this phrase can often shut down communication
There is a particular kind of anger and discomfort that comes from having your boundaries crossed, even after you have clearly communicated them.
As therapy often involves delving into complex emotions and abstract psychological concepts, one valuable tool therapists can use to make these ideas more accessible is analogies.
In a world of texts, DMs, and emails, picking up the phone can feel outdated, possibly even terrifying. The fear of phone calls (making and receiving) is called telephobia, and for many in Gen Z, it’s a real struggle. So why is this generation, raised in the digital age, avoiding phone calls as much as possible? Why are Phone Calls Terrifying? There are multiple reasons why Gen Z, those born in the years spanning 1997-2012, are known to struggle with
Infidelity is one of the most painful experiences a person can endure in a relationship. It often strikes at the core of trust, security, and self-worth, leaving individuals feeling betrayed.
Wildfires are a harsh and often devastating reality for many in the Los Angeles area. As flames ravage landscapes and smoke fills the skies, the physical destruction is frequently accompanied by significant emotional and psychological impacts on individuals and communities.
