by beanstalk | Dec 11, 2017 | Blog, Counseling, Parenting
It’s that time of year; the long awaited holiday season is upon us and has been flashing its colors in stores since November 1. The holidays are meant to be a time of joy and celebration, but for many can be a time of stress and struggle. The added events with family...
by beanstalk | Dec 4, 2017 | Blog, Counseling, Parenting
The late comedian George Burns often said, “happiness is having a large, loving, caring, close-knit family in another city.” Ha! Keeping a good sense of humor can be an asset as we approach the holidays, a time that brings many families together, with all the good and...
by beanstalk | May 15, 2017 | Blog, Counseling
Did you know that by improving your general physical health by exercising you are less at risk of developing mental illness? According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, regular exercise can decrease symptoms of anxiety and depression, as well as improve...
by beanstalk | May 8, 2017 | Blog, Counseling
Social media has very much changed the way that people interact and its use today is higher than ever. We have access to it on our personal computers, smart phones, tablets and any other handheld device. We are online at work, at home and at school. Because we are...
by beanstalk | May 13, 2016 | Blog, Counseling
Mental illnesses are medical conditions that can alter a person’s thinking, feeling, mood, relationships and daily functioning. Like diabetes or heart disease, mental illness is a medical condition that can result in a diminished capacity for coping with the ordinary...