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counseling to get past a great loss

Sometimes things can get to be more than you can handle. I know this from my own personal experience. I suffered a great loss and after a year of trying to cope with that loss on my own, I knew that it was time for me to reach out for some help. I was missing work, didn't want to do much of anything and just didn't feel like myself. I started seeing a counselor each week, and it has helped. If you are struggling to recover after a loss, this blog may be able to help you find the help you need to get past it.

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2016

3 Ways To Naturally Relieve Your Anxiety Symptoms

Anxiety is a real problem and can truly disrupt your life if you ignore the symptom. So, if symptoms of anxiety are causing problems with your daily life, yet you aren't interested in medication (at least not yet), you may want to consider some natural remedies for anxiety that have been shown to help relieve some of the symptoms that you are experiencing. Take Chamomile Capsules The University of Pennsylvania conducted a study that suggested that individuals with generalized anxiety disorder could benefit from the use of the natural herb chamomile.

Self-Soothing Techniques For Children With Anxiety

Children who face anxiety may feel like they are all alone, but it is all too common. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, it is most frequently seen in children between the ages of seven and nine. If you have a child who is suffering with anxiety, you should help them find a counselor. In addition to speaking with a caring professional to help sort out their anxiety, these self-soothing techniques can be very helpful for children.

3 Early Signs Of Cerebral Palsy In Your Infant

Cerebral palsy is a neurological disorder that affects muscle coordination. There are different classifications of cerebral palsy, but two of the most common types are hypertonic and hypotonic. Hypertonic cerebral palsy can lead to muscle stiffness and spasms, while hypotonic cerebral palsy can lead to general muscle weakness and related issues. Below are three early signs of cerebral palsy that your infant may display and how they can affect your child.

Tips For Staying Calm While In Recovery

If you have just started to take the first steps towards sobriety, chances are good that any sort of stress is going to feel as though it's about to destabilize your efforts at recovery. Whatever substances you were addicted to are going to seem far more tempting when you are feeling sad, angry, or simply anxiety-riddled. As a result, it is in your best interest to keep your anxiety to a minimum and maintain serenity as much as you can.

Control Anger Before It Controls You: 3 Tips For Adults With ADHD

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, affects approximately 4% to 5% of all adults in the U.S. Adults suffering from ADHD tend to be more impulsive and emotional; this disorder manifests itself in clinical symptoms such as difficulties in following direction, in remembering information, in concentrating and in controlling emotions. Adults with ADHD tend to have trouble controlling their anger, and many require anger management. If you happen to be in this situation, you can learn to control your anger before it controls you.

Dealing With A Spouse's Drug Or Alcohol Addiction: Options For You

When you are married to a person who is suffering from an addiction to drugs or alcohol, the situation can be tough for not only your spouse but also for you and the rest of your family. The problem can be that the focus of the treatment and recovery process is often on the person with the addiction leaving their spouse and family members to fend for themselves. However, there are options available to help the whole family as well as the addicted person.

Intimacy Problems? Try A Homemade Candle To Spice Up The Moment

You and your partner are having a few difficulties in the bedroom, which is putting a damper on your relationship. You should definitely see a counselor about this, and you can also consider enhancing your intimate moments with a homemade natural candle.  Secrets Within Your Homemade Candle Believe it or not, there are some scents that help induce relaxation and promote sexual desire, just a bit. The following are some of the scents that you should pay attention to:

New Years Resolutions That Will Strengthen Your Relationship With Your Children

2016 is finally here! As you make your new year's resolutions, now is the time to think about your relationship with your child. There are many resolutions that can help you strengthen your relationship with your child and solidify the bond you two share. The following resolutions are relatively simple changes that can help you and your child have a healthy relationship. 1. Minimize phone time when you're with your kids.

H.O.W. – 3 Parts Of Addiction Recovery A Mental Health Counselor Can Help Build

Beginning a new life of recovery from addiction can be challenging. Three of the most vital things you must learn are honesty, openness and willingness to change. Consulting with a mental health professional can help you perfect these three important characteristics to improve your chances of a successful recovery from any addiction. Honesty Stepping forward into a life free of addiction is going to require you to be honest. You will need to be honest about your addiction and, most of all, honest about your part in creating your addictive situation.

Overcoming Your PTSD From An Abusive Relationship: Tips For You

When you have recently gotten out of an abusive relationship, you may find yourself in a tough and unfamiliar situation. While you are relieved to be out of a bad situation, you may continue to relive the experience in your mind, feel anxious or panicked, and even be fearful all the time. These feelings are attributable to PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder) that can be the result of continued abuse. Get to know some of the ways that you can treat and overcome your PTSD so that you can put your abusive relationship behind you once and for all.

Tips For Raising A Child That Cares About The Environment

If you care deeply about the environment, humanity's effect on the environment, and what people can do as individuals to help reduce the carbon footprint and turn back some of the damage, you probably want you child to care about these things too. However, raising a child that cares about these types of causes can be difficult because you can't simply explain the importance of the environment to a child in terms that adults would understand and expect your child to understand as well.

Tips For College Students Trying To Manage Depression

If you are in college, you are likely under a great deal of stress. You might be trying to support yourself on a part time job that you're working on top of going to school full-time. You might be struggling with a difficult major but need to keep your GPA up in order to continue receiving your scholarship from the school. You might have other issues in your life causing you stress that aren't directly related to school.

Essential Self-Soothing Tips For Anxiety

Many people suffer needlessly in their struggles with anxiety without ever pursuing help for this problem that can be overwhelming and destructive. However, you needn't suffer in silence because anxiety can significantly lessen over time with effective treatments. The first step is to pursue professional anxiety treatment and counseling. As you start to heal, you may find that self-soothing is important for times when you're on your own. Here are some essential self-soothing tips that can help you feel less anxious and more in control of your thoughts and feelings.

Great Expectations: What Marriage Counseling May (And May Not) Do For You

Seeing a marriage counselor can be beneficial for a couple at any stage of the relationship. Many couples choose to see a counselor as a move to ensure that they start a marriage on the right foot, while others wait until many years into the relationship when things are going sour before they seek help. There's no universal right or wrong time to see a counselor, but it's never a bad idea.