Bipolar disorder (previously referred to as “manic depression”) is a mental health condition characterized by extreme mood swings. Someone’s mood can shift from extreme highs (mania or hypomania) to extreme lows (depression). The frequency of these shifts varies from one person to another. What Causes Bipolar Disorder? Researchers are still trying to determine exactly what […]
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For as long as there have been human beings on this planet, there have been people who took a walk when they were feeling a strong negative emotion. There is just something so beneficial about walking. It seems to calm us down and clear our head so we can think from a calm and logical
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We have evolved with the land and with the space around us. Nature informed therapy is not a new concept. Not when you consider, that for as long as humans have been walking this earth their has been a connection to the environment. Our modern day world has taken much of us away from this
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Most of us that live in a colder climate prepare for the annual shift in mood that comes as fall begins to meld into winter. The days are getting shorter, the temperatures dropping, and for many moods begin to decline. Some of this is based on the science of sunlight. We know that as sunlight
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Often people will ask whether it would be better to see a male or female therapist. Other times, it is seen as something irrelevant and too demanding. But for many people, the gender of your therapist will and does matter. Why? Because whomever you choose to work with needs to be someone you feel comfortable
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Having a low self-esteem is something many people of all ages deal with. While a low self-esteem is not considered a mental health condition itself, the way we think about ourselves directly impacts our mental health and overall well-being. What is Self-Esteem? Self-esteem refers to the way people feel about themselves. Someone with a healthy
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It’s tough trying to get your teen to talk. Science has shown that the teenager’s brain has yet to fully develop the frontal cortex, which is the area that controls our ability to reason, and to think before we act. As your teen’s brain develops, they’re also learning new things about themselves and their surrounding
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There is an epidemic in this country of mental health crises. At the same time, we also have a lack of crisis services, which has led to police officers acting as first responders to many mental health crises across the nation.
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When you think about it, modern women are really like superheroes. Not only are they obtaining college degrees and climbing corporate ladders, they’re doing so while also raising families. They may also find themselves taking care of aging parents at the same time. While some women are able to manage juggling all of these big
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When you consider traditional therapy you likely imagine couches; you on one and a therapist on another. Or perhaps telehalth comes to mind. These are great tools and options but they aren’t for everyone. Woodruff Counseling is offering Walk and Talk Therapy in Baltimore County. But…what is Walk and Talk Therapy? Walk and Talk Therapy
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