Many of my clients in their 20s tell me of their challenges keeping up with their high school/college friends and struggle with developing new friendships. While it’s important to maintain friendships that are life-giving, it’s also a good thing to make new friends, especially a friend who is close in proximity to you. Put yourself…
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Managing Your Anxiety
I am a firm believer that our constant access to “all the things” via our smartphones, computers, and other devices can produce anxiety. Being constantly connected (or at least knowing that we CAN be, if we want to be) can give us a serious case of FOMO. It’s hard to keep up with everyone and…
Therapy Dogs for Homesickness
Who knew that therapy dogs could help homesick college students? Interesting! The study cited in this Psychology Today article shows that it doesn’t have long-term effects (or take the place of therapy), but it certainly is interesting and a relief for many!
Books for Introverts
I love working with introverts for many reasons, one of them because I believe that introverts are often misunderstood (by others and themselves). Many introverts feel shamed, as if there is something wrong with them because they prefer being alone or the company of a few people. There is so much strength in who you…