by IVPC Staff Understanding the importance of sleep is crucial for maintaining a balanced lifestyle. Sleep hygiene, which involves practices and habits that are conducive to sleeping well on a regular basis, is a key component of this. It’s not just about the quantity of sleep but also the sleep quality. Achieving a good night’s […]
by IVPC Staff Understanding the importance of sleep is crucial for maintaining a balanced lifestyle. Sleep hygiene, which involves practices and habits that are conducive to sleeping well on a regular basis, is a key component of this. It’s not just about the quantity of sleep but also the sleep quality. Achieving a good night’s […]
By Tiffany Todd, LSW Navigating young adulthood transitions Navigating the many transitions of young adulthood can be an exhilarating journey filled with opportunities for growth and self-discovery. Yet, transitions can also include significant challenges that can take a toll on mental health. From leaving the familiar comforts of home to embarking on new academic or […]
UNDERSTANDING THE IMPACT OF GRIEF AND FINDING HEALING By Gina Powell, MA, LPC-C Grief can come in many shapes, sizes, and colors. While one person’s job loss may be vastly different from another person’s recent divorce, they both can have similar effects on our bodies. I am currently dreading the loss of my 16 year […]
UNDERSTANDING THE IMPACT OF GRIEF AND FINDING HEALING By Gina Powell, MA, LPC-C Grief can come in many shapes, sizes, and colors. While one person’s job loss may be vastly different from another person’s recent divorce, they both can have similar effects on our bodies. I am currently dreading the loss of my 16 year […]
Emily’s specialties and interests include: Anxiety, PTSD/Trauma, Depression, Grief/loss, Life transitions, Stress management, Work/life balance, LGBTQIA, Women’s issue, Self Esteem, Chronic Illness, Aging expertise/Caregiving, Stress We had a conversation with Emily Wilson, whose career has been driven by a profound belief in the transformative power of connection and collaboration. Emily’s path as a Licensed Clinical […]
By Tiffany Todd, Psychotherapist Emotions and the human experience Across the vast tapestry of human experience, emotions and feelings paint vibrant strokes, shaping our choices, relationships, and overall well-being. From the exhilaration of joy to the depths of sorrow, our emotions influence how we perceive and interact with the world around us. They provide color, […]
By Tiffany Todd, Psychotherapist Emotions and the human experience Across the vast tapestry of human experience, emotions and feelings paint vibrant strokes, shaping our choices, relationships, and overall well-being. From the exhilaration of joy to the depths of sorrow, our emotions influence how we perceive and interact with the world around us. They provide color, […]
With spring breaks coming to an end and finals right around the corner, teenagers around the world may be feeling some added stress. When faced with stress or fear, our bodies release short bursts of adrenaline which we later recognize as anxiety. Anxiety is a normal and natural response in our bodies. With constant life […]
By Ewelina Beardmore, LCPC As humans, we are innately social and sexual beings. However, even though sexuality plays a significant role in our lives – by allowing procreation, bonding and the experience of pleasure – sex and sexual issues are rarely discussed; they are kept taboo in therapy, and especially in social relationships. Some of […]
By Ewelina Beardmore, LCPC As humans, we are innately social and sexual beings. However, even though sexuality plays a significant role in our lives – by allowing procreation, bonding and the experience of pleasure – sex and sexual issues are rarely discussed; they are kept taboo in therapy, and especially in social relationships. Some of […]
By Joseph Kanengiser, LCSW Conflict in the workplace is unavoidable. The stress that comes from conflict reverberates, sometimes impacting the quality or our work, our fulfillment with our jobs and our personal life. Nevertheless, conflict is not necessarily always bad. In fact, sometimes it’s good! Both learning how to decipher between good and bad conflict, […]
By Farah Hussain Baig, LCSW Expectant parents spend months creating images in their mind of who they want their child to become. But above everything, parents will consistently share their primary hope is to have a healthy child. With prenatal genetic testing, it is possible to confirm the likelihood of an unlimited list of disorders […]
By Farah Hussain Baig, LCSW Expectant parents spend months creating images in their mind of who they want their child to become. But above everything, parents will consistently share their primary hope is to have a healthy child. With prenatal genetic testing, it is possible to confirm the likelihood of an unlimited list of disorders […]
By Jamie Edwards, LCSW In researching for this blog embracing uncertainty, I came across something called the uncertainty principle, developed by a German physicist Werner Heisenberg. This principle makes sense of the unexplainable in science and math, such as the functions of atoms, space, and the sun. In basic terms, the more we know about […]