by Debbie Tudor | Mar 4, 2015 | Communication, Counseling
How Do I Know If I Need Counseling? Every day millions of people search online for help with their problems, wondering if it’s finally time to reach out for counseling and support to handle sadness, depression, anxiety, stress, fights with their partner or spouse, and...
by Debbie Tudor | Feb 2, 2015 | Codependency, Communication, Counseling
Here are some warning signs of a potentially abusive relationship: Push for quick involvement: comes on very strong, pressures for an exclusive commitment almost immediately Jealousy: Excessively possessive: calls constantly, visits unexpectedly; prevents you from...
by Debbie Tudor | Jan 14, 2015 | Anxiety, Codependency, Communication, Counseling
“It just never works to be in contact with my mother,” said my client as she started our session, wiping away tears. “I don’t want to cut her out of my life completely, but I can’t keep going back to be sniped at again and again.” This client and I had already...
by Debbie Tudor | Jan 5, 2015 | Anxiety, Counseling, Depression, Sleep Issues
“What is Seasonal Affective Disorder?” Although the specific diagnosis is complicated, these symptoms may indicate signs of Seasonal Affective Disorder: craving for carbohydrates, excessive sleeping, lack of energy, weight gain, and all of the symptoms of depression...
by Debbie Tudor | Dec 16, 2014 | Anxiety, Counseling, Depression, Divorce
“What’s wrong with me?” my patient (fictional) asked, shredding the tissue in her hands as she wept on my couch. “Shouldn’t the Holidays be a happy time of year? Why can’t I feel Christmassy and jolly?” And she is not alone. When you think of all of the people who are...
by Debbie Tudor | Dec 4, 2014 | Anxiety, Counseling
Holiday perfectionism is one of the main causes of holiday stress. We want things to be perfect for our loved ones and for ourselves. They (and we) deserve the best, right? We have the best of intentions. But whether it’s due to the impossible standards of holiday...
