Posts by Clarity Counseling Center
Death, Taxes, & Uncertainty
by Mindy Carlson A wise man once said, “…in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” (Benjamin Franklin, 1789, personal correspondence.) I would like to add another one: uncertainty. Sounds fun, right? I don’t know about you, but this is not a combination I would willingly sign up for. …
Read MoreSleep Hygiene
By Hillary Stevens Most of us have had the unfortunate experience of getting into bed, ready for a restful sleep, just to toss and turn all night, then dread the alarm that will soon buzz. For some, these are rare occasions, which most likely occur the night before a big presentation or after an argument,…
Read MoreClarity Counseling Featured In SingleCare Article
Clarity Counseling Center was featured in an article on SingleCare: How to get a sudden spike in anxiety under control. Clarity founder and CEO Karin Kassab, MA, psychologist, was consulted for the article and provided a professional opinion on how people can manage their anxiety. Sudden spikes in anxiety are a relatively common issue, and…
Read MoreHow to Set Goals (And Actually Stick To Them!)
By Hillary Stevens, LCSW Goals: We all have them, but how do you know if your goal is something you can actually make happen? Is it how badly you want it to happen? How likely those in your life think your goal is? What about knowing someone who has done it before? The answer: None…
Read MoreWilma Magazine Interview With Karin Kassab
We are excited to share with you an interview with the founder of Clarity Counseling, Karin Kassab, in Wilma Magazine: Specialized Mental Health Clarity Counseling aims to make therapy fun and beneficial In these times of so much uncertainty in the world, it is normal to feel the need to talk to someone who is…
Read MoreNo, Things Won’t Ever Be The Same
But it’s going to be okay. Global outbreaks of disease and illness aren’t a new phenomenon. Human history is punctuated by periods of plague and pandemic: the Justinianic plague in 541 AD, Black Death in the mid-14th century, and Spanish Influenza of 1918 to name just a few. Even modern pandemics aren’t especially novel; we…
Read MoreWhat’s My Role In All This?
by Danielle Dest These past few months have represented an unprecedented period for people across the globe, and all of us are suddenly impacted by a common issue. Everyone on the planet who has access to any form of communication is aware that there is a pandemic and affected by it to varying degrees. For…
Read MoreLoneliness in a Time of Social Distancing
A 2018 study on loneliness and social isolation found that 22% of Americans often or always feel lonely.1 With the addition of a worldwide pandemic and orders to practice social distancing, I would imagine that percentage has increased significantly. So, if you’re sitting at home, belting out the chorus of “All By Myself,” remember that you’re not alone in feeling lonely right now. That being said, here are some tactics to combat the sting of loneliness while we’re keeping our distance from each other.
Read MoreDating During a Pandemic
Quarantine having an effect on your love life? Not sure how to keep momentum going in a new relationship or a long established one? Maybe you’re screening prospects, but not being able to meet for coffee is making it difficult to take the relationship to “the next level.” Or perhaps you’ve been looking at the same face day after day for more than a month now and are wondering what in the world you could possibly do with any more “quality time” with this person. No need to worry or panic; your guide to how to navigate relationships during a pandemic is here!
Read MoreSelf-Care in Strange Times
As we do our best to navigate all the recent sudden changes and challenges, it’s important now, more than ever, to take good care of ourselves. Though for many of us opportunities for self-care may seem limited due to time and space constraints, there are still some things we can do to manage stress and tend to our well-being in these very strange times.
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