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Fundamental Changes within Adolescence
The onset of adolescence can bring a feeling of loss for many parents, as the familiar closeness of childhood begins to fade. Though love endures, the increasing independence of their child creates a new, sometimes less physically affectionate, relationship. "We felt so close to our child, and now it's different." This sentiment is common among parents as their children transition into adolescence. The shift can be challenging due to [...]
Navigating Hurry Sickness
In today's fast-paced world, the relentless pressure to do more, achieve more, and be more in less time is taking a significant toll on us at the turn of a quarter century.Do you often feel rushed in your daily life? For example, do you frequently experience the following: A sense of urgency and pressure to constantly be doing something? Difficulty completing tasks without feeling hurried? A tendency to rush through [...]
Cultivating Healthy Relationships
Healthy relationships can look different to different people, as individual emotional and relational needs evolve over time and with personal growth. While definitions of "healthy" may vary, most agree that these relationships balance individual autonomy with a strong sense of interdependence. The healthiest and most fulfilling relationships are often characterized by mutual respect, compromise, and the consistent presence of a reliable and supportive partner. Here are five more qualities [...]
What Is Stress and How Does It Affect Your Health?
Stress is an inevitable part of our everyday life, often arising from different problems and challenges. Stress is the body’s natural reaction to external changes or challenges, threats, or demands that require our immediate actions. Sometimes, stress is a beneficial response, but only in the short term. The occurrence of stress triggers the release of cortisol and adrenaline, commonly referred to as “stress hormones.” These stress hormones will then [...]
Resting the Mind
This practice perfectly illustrates the adage 'teach what you need to learn.' Many have been relentlessly tackling a large volume of tasks lately, leaving little room for rest. (Though it's reassuring to see the task list shrinking faster than it's growing.) It's often in the moments of exhaustion – when we're pushing ourselves too hard, neglecting rest, and feeling depleted – that the true value of rest becomes most [...]
Choose Mental Health and Peace in 2025
Every one of us experienced a challenging life situation in the previous year. Thankfully, the end of one year and the beginning of another is a chance to catch a break from the past and an opportunity to start again in the new year. There are hundreds of resolutions that you can choose from as you seek to enhance your mental health and peace in 2025. At Stenzel Clinical [...]