Posts by Clarity Counseling Center
Self-Care during Holidays
by Katie O’Hara Have you ever experienced increased stress or worry around the holiday season? This could be any holiday, or a vacation that includes spending time with family. Do you dread family get-togethers, certain they will devolve into a fight over politics or differing views? Does the cost of traveling or hosting a house…
Read MoreSometimes Even a Couple’s Therapist Needs Couple’s Therapy
by Emily Steel There is a common misconception that therapists have it all together. Guess what? We don’t. A couple is made up of two unique individuals, and both of these individuals bring with them their own love language, attachment style, communication style, needs, desires, history, and perspective. Everyone has their own idea of how…
Read MoreNavigating Post-Pandemic Anxiety
by Shaina Frank You watch/listen to/read the news. You’ve been reinvited to social events, outings, and weddings. You, your friends, and your family members may have received the vaccine. Many mask mandates have been lifted. Finally, you can see the light at the end of the tunnel: normal reality is returning. So why do you…
Read MoreBeing an Adolescent Through the Pandemic
The pandemic has affected the emotional, social, and mental well-being of adolescents. Constantly changing safety concerns and challenges can be isolating and difficult to understand, creating both short- and long-term consequences. Research shows adolescents thrive when they have structure and routine, which makes the ever-changing regulations even tougher. Mental health struggles, such as anxiety and…
Read MoreBoundaries: Why They Matter and How to Set Them
by Emily Rowe “‘No’ is a complete sentence.” – Anne Lamott We are social creatures. Connecting with friends, family, co-workers, and even strangers is a crucial element of what it means to live “the human experience.” However, given our natural tendency to foster ongoing connections with other people, we are bound to find ourselves in…
Read MoreTips for the Stressed and Overwhelmed
Is it just me, or after more than a year of COVID craziness and not doing much of anything, does everyone feel just as overwhelmed and busy as ever? No matter what you do to get ahead, there just never seems to be enough time in the day, and your anxiety level never seems to…
Read MoreGrounding: How to Stay in the Present Moment
by Katie O’Hara Have you ever been in a situation where you are wrapped up in your thoughts, the “what ifs,” or pretty much anything besides that current moment? Does this bring up strong emotions or distract you from being productive? If you said yes to any of this, you are not alone! This is…
Read MoreTips for Supporting Your Partner through the Therapy Process
by Hillary Stevens If your significant other recently began seeing a therapist, a lot of questions and unknowns may accompany this new journey. Although starting therapy is a positive step in an individual’s life, it can also bring about changes in a couple’s interactions, communication, and experiences together. This often leads to the partner second-guessing…
Read MoreHow Positive Psychology is Different than Toxic Positivity
by Shaina Frank We’ve all been exposed to toxic positivity-based phrases — said to us when we’re having a bad day, plastered across social media pages, painted on decorative wall signs — phrases such as “Positive Vibes Only” or “All Good Vibes” or “Don’t Worry, Be Happy.” While these sayings have well-meaning intentions, they can…
Read MoreFeeling Disconnected From Your Partner? Let’s Get You Hooked Back Up!
We’ve all done it. You start dating someone, and in the beginning, you hang onto their every word, spend inordinate amounts of time together wanting to learn every last detail about them, rearrange your day just to carve out a little more time to spend with them, text constantly to make sure they know you’re…
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