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The Most Common Misconceptions About Depression
By Grant Stenzel, MS Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor It is extremely common for the go-to idea of depression to be someone spending their entire day in bed with a tissue box at the ready because they can’t seem to stop crying. However, this isn’t what depression usually looks like. If someone is experiencing a serious depressive episode, they might be unable to get out of bed, but most of [...]
Achieving a Healthy Work-life Balance
By Deepak Santhiraj, Licensed Clinical Social Worker A former U.S. Gallup Poll report highlights that the average full-time American worker engages in work-related activities for more than 47 hours on average each week. This has become substantially more than even Western European nations as Germany and Sweden that work on average of 35 hours a week. Additionally, most Americans receive around two weeks of paid [...]
Stress or Anxiety? How to Spot the Differences.
For many, the words “stress” and “anxiety” are interchangeable. And while it’s true that they share similarities, they are two very different problems. According to the ADAA, anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the US, but only 36.9% of the people suffering from a disorder seek treatment for it. This is most likely because a lot of people don’t understand that the symptoms they are experiencing are part [...]
Listening Well for Relational Intimacy
By Deepak Santhiraj, MSW Licensed Clinical Social Worker Within the realm of relationships, feelings of intimacy and closeness are fostered through responsive and empathic listening. This relational skill set is at the core of fostering dynamic and critical communication patterns for relational health. A leading global company on understanding the effects of attention within an increasingly digital age, Microsoft, highlights that the average human attention span [...]
What Is the Parent’s Role When Their Child is in Counseling?
By Billy Weaks, MA Licensed Professional Counselor Over the past few years I have worked with many children, on issues such as anger management, depression, anxiety amongst others, and whether the child is 8 or 18, being able to effectively and appropriately communicate what they are thinking and feeling is one of my primary goals. Who is a bigger part of this process than parents? As a therapist I [...]
Find Hope, Live Well. | Stenzel Clinical Podcast
The Find Hope, Live Well podcast is officially here! In each bite-size episode, Grant Stenzel covers small things you can do right now that can lead to big changes in your life. Find it in iTunes, Soundcloud or podcasts.com. "Find it on iTunes, Soundcloud or podcasts.com. Recent Posts