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Coping With Holiday Stress
Coping With Holiday Stress I cannot believe I am saying this, but the holidays are actually HERE. Maybe it’s just me, but wasn’t it just Spring? I know for some of you, the holiday season is your favorite time of the year... but for others, it brings a great amount of...
School Anxiety in Children and Adolescents
Hope everyone is having a great start to the week! I kicked off my week by attending a presentation on school anxiety in children and adolescents at Linden Oaks to gain more insight on manageable ways to handle school anxiety. Self-Reflection I got to the presentation...
Favorite Activities for Fall
I don’t know about you, but my favorite season is here! Today is a gorgeous Fall day and I can’t help but think about all of the activities I want to do before the temperature drops to the negatives! When I think of fall my mind goes directly to spending time outside,...
Reconnecting with Your Partner
What causes disconnection in relationships? Folks, life is constantly moving. Trying to juggle work, school, children or other care-giving roles can be overwhelming and time-consuming. With how much we humans are managing daily, sometimes we don’t even have time for...
A True Life Account of Living With Fibromyalgia
The Definition of Fibromyalgia According to the Mayo Clinic, the definition of Fibromyalgia is a disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain accompanied by fatigue, sleep, memory and mood issues. Living with Fibromyalgia can be challenging. My Story of...
Self-Care, Part 2 – Getting Organized
Part Two of Self-Care: Getting Organized Hi Everyone! Welcome back! We hope you enjoyed part one of our two-part self-care series. Our goal is to help you find ways to increase your self care and reduce stress. If you haven't had a chance to check out Self-Care Part...
Mindfulness Practices as Self-Care
Happy Summer from all of us at Barnum Counseling! We know that summer may be a busy time for many of you. Summer may mean less stress for some of you, but for the rest, it often means more. Perhaps you are experiencing changes in your schedule, your kids’ schedule,...
The Problem with Therapists from Movies and Television
I recently watched YOU, a Netflix original series, and it triggered my desire to write this post. I found myself frustrated and disturbed by the therapist’s behavior. For years, actors have played therapists in television shows and movies in various ways. Most often,...
Beating the Winter Blues
This time of year is hard for a lot of us. The holiday season has come and gone. Winter seems like it just won't let go of its grip on our weather. Even the snow looks grey and depressing. The "winter blues" are here. What causes the winter blues? Finding yourself sad...
Overcoming Self-Doubt
Overcoming Self-Doubt Self-doubt is a powerful emotion that can come in many forms. It can appear as a negative thought in which we tell ourselves we just can’t do something (whatever it is). It can look like us questioning a decision we just made. Sometimes it even...