Many people experience an increase in distressing thoughts and emotions during the holiday season. For some it may be increased stress due to obligations and expectations; for others it

There’s a common belief that grief can only be experienced through the death or loss of a close loved one. That grief has one only

When you hear the word boundary what do you think of? Maybe something to keep something/someone in or keep something/someone out? Maybe you think of

I don’t believe there are many of us out there who enjoy being criticized by others, especially if it is hurtful.  But, what about when

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By Doty Collins, Health West LCSW Many times I have heard a very well-meaning parent tell a child not to be angry, or sad, or

By Cassandra Noyes, LCPC “I just want to be dead” is a statement heard more often now in conversations with adolescents. Hospital staff, school counselors,

Suicide Prevention Emily Hauser, LMSW at Health West, Inc Suicide is something that still has a stigma attached to it. It’s something that is treated