More than a quarter of Metro Detroit’s adults are currently married (25.6%). Whether you’ve been together for 5 years or 50 years, chances are you have had some hiccups along the way in your relationship. Stress from work, bills, family, and the like can put a strain...
Couples counseling is designed to help couples overcome difficult stages in their relationship. Therapists help couples learn valuable communication skills so they can resolve problems quickly and effectively. There are different types of couples counseling, depending...
Continued from Part 1 Work Un-Stressful Hours, If Possible You may not have the luxury of picking your work schedule, but if you do, try to work times that are going to keep your stress levels low. Of course, this may impact your pay if you work in a commission-based...
Anxiety disorders can make a normal day at work feel like a nightmare at times, especially if you’re in a position where you constantly encounter other people. Unfortunately, you need to make a living, and that may put you in uncomfortable positions from time to time....
Continued from Part 1 5 – Spend More Time With People Who Make You Feel Good Surrounding yourself with positive, uplifting people is a big part of self-esteem counseling. As part of your New Year’s resolutions, make a goal to spend more time with the people who make...
While many New Year’s resolutions focus on personal improvements, we want to take a moment to appreciate the great features you already have. This is a crucial part of self-esteem counseling – understanding what you have to offer the world and celebrating it as much...
Therapists and caregivers are only human – it is a simple truth that is often forgotten. Sometimes we get so caught up in caring for others that we forget to care for ourselves. As selfish as it may feel to care for ourselves, it is one of the most important things...
Having anxiety can make everyday tasks quite challenging, especially when it comes to social settings. With that in mind, you still have bills to pay, which means you’re probably going to look for a job at some point in your life. These tips from our Michigan anxiety...
Embedded losses are losses that are ancillary or secondary to the main loss. For example, when a spouse dies, death is the main loss that most people focus upon. The secondary losses are those such as the loss of a breadwinner, the loss of someone who helped you raise...
The traditional family dinner in Michigan doesn’t look the same as it used to. Instead of home-cooked meals and fun discussions about the day, many families find themselves grabbing bags of fast phone in between text messages and social media notifications. This...
