“Burnout has been described as the biggest occupational hazard of the twenty-first century,” writes Paula Davis-Laack. Merriam-Webster defines burnout as “exhaustion of physical or emotional strength or motivation usually as a result of prolonged stress or frustration.” Burnout could be related specifically to work, or the combination of work and … Read More
New Kid on the Block: Managing the Stress of Starting a New Job
Day 1… There are few events that cause as many emotions as the first day on a new job. Will you be received into the work culture? Will you be able to perform to your expectations and theirs? Will you adapt quickly enough and pick up the new skills needed? … Read More
Collaborating Care with Veteran Organizations
There are many local veteran organizations in each state. There are large ones, and there are others that are smaller, but create just as much value for our veterans. As Bren Briggs, a veteran and founder of The Eden Project says: “No one knows veterans like other veterans. This is … Read More
Find the Right Light: How Lighting Can Affect Your Mental Health
Medical professionals emphasize the importance of daily sunlight exposure for our mental health, but did you know that indoor lighting can also have a significant impact on mental health? We tend to spend the majority of our day surrounded by artificial lighting, whether it be at the office, at school, … Read More
The Most Effective Way of Growing Your Emotional Intelligence
There are a bunch of really great books out there about emotional intelligence. Personally, I recommend the original Daniel Goleman book that first introduced the concept into our public consciousness. However, will reading books or attending seminars about emotional intelligence actually increase our own? How much does reading a book … Read More
Kevin Love, Anxiety, and Being a Man in Today’s World
This article written by Cleveland Cavaliers star Kevin Love has been making the rounds over the past couple of weeks. As a man and a therapist, I cannot recommend it highly enough. Take some time to read the entire article. It is worth it. Some of the highlights include: … Read More
Gold Medals, Chloe Kim, and The Trick to Effective Guided Visualization
Over the past couple of days, I’ve been watching the Olympics with my family. Last night we watched women’s snowboarding. In the midst of all the frontside 1080’s and cab 720’s, I noticed something interesting. Before each rider took their turn down the pipe, the camera cut to them standing … Read More
When is a job not just a job?
Three masons were on the job one day when a woman walked up to them and asked what they were doing. The first said, “I’m laying bricks.” The second said, “I’m building a wall.” The third said, “I’m creating someone’s home.” When helping clients with career or vocational counseling, one … Read More
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