Holiday time—and all it entails—can be challenging for those grieving. After all, it is the time of the year when emphasis is put on embracing and sharing with loved ones, creating a strong reminder of what is missing. The intense sorrow that often emerges this…
The holidays are just around the corner, and many of us are struggling to come up with gift ideas our friends and family will love. With so many people dealing with stress and anxiety these days over the recession, layoffs and threat of nuclear war,…
Finding a connection with your therapist is crucial to your healing journey. It is hard walking into the therapy room knowing very little about the person with whom you are about to share intimate details. We get it. That is why at CW Psychological Services…
It’s normal to experience grief after a loss, such as the death of a friend or family member. In most cases, these emotions gradually improve over time. But if you’re still living with the symptoms of grief months or years later, you may have what’s…
You’ve likely heard of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a mental health condition that can cause someone to experience anxiety, flashbacks, nightmares, and other symptoms after living through a traumatic event. But did you know that the mental health community commonly divides PTSD into five stages?…
Do you tend to start feeling unhappy around the same time each year? If so, you might have seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a type of depression that the American Psychiatric Association estimates affects about 5% of U.S. adults. Below, we explore what causes SAD and…