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.
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
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In a world of texts, DMs, and emails, picking up the phone can feel outdated, possibly even terrifying.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
Struggling with self-esteem is a normal and common experience that most people face at some point in their lives. In this blog, you will find tips to boost your self-esteem and achieve a newfound level of self-confidence.
Gaining a deeper understanding of how to best manage a panic attack can be helpful. By practicing various tools and strategies, you can regain control, even when it may feel impossible.
When one begins the process of personal growth the self-help language of “self-love” and “self-acceptance” seem to be inescapable. These concepts of mental and emotional health hold specific meaning for one’s self-esteem and overall well-being.
From quick mood enhancements to the potential increase in one’s life span, the impacts of consistent exercise extend across a wide continuum of well-being.
Beginning the journey of psychiatric care can be daunting, especially when it comes to considering medication.
Let’s debunk some common myths surrounding psychiatric medications to help ease any apprehensions and empower you to make informed decisions about your mental health treatment.
Enhancing self-esteem, whether high or low, yields various positive outcomes, such as improved social connections, academic and professional achievements, better overall well-being, and reduced tendencies towards antisocial behavior.
Hacking Happy When people say, “choose happiness,” it sounds like an unrealistic task. You can’t just decide to be happy and then magically feel rainbows in your heart. However, there is science behind eliciting happy emotions in order to become a happy person. What makes you smile? Do that, and in time you might find yourself feeling happier in general. This is called “Behavior Activation.” When we are in a negative headspace, we tend to self-punish and convince ourselves that
Depression and Suicide Awareness September was National Suicide Awareness Month, so I thought it would be important to touch on a very real condition that takes many lives every day. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, “more than 41,000 individuals die by suicide each year.” What we often don’t think about is that the majority of these individuals are suffering from emotional, psychological and/or physical pain…and their pain is real. “Depression is the leading cause of disability in
