When someone we love struggles with depression, it can be difficult to know what to say or do. Many friends and family members want to help but feel uncertain about the best approach. Understanding how to support someone with depression – and, in some cases, how to support someone with depression and anxiety – requires empathy, patience, and practical strategies. Dr. Gene Devers and Associates at … [Read more...] about How to Support Someone with Depression
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Identifying High-Functioning Anxiety: Signs & Solutions
Not all anxiety symptoms look the same. For many, anxiety hides in plain sight, masked by high achievement, ambition, and a seemingly “put-together” life. At Philly Family Life Counseling, LLC, we often work with individuals experiencing high-functioning anxiety who feel overwhelmed despite appearing successful on the outside. For those with high-functioning anxiety, recognizing the signs can … [Read more...] about Identifying High-Functioning Anxiety: Signs & Solutions
How Mindfulness Can Reduce Anxiety and Improve Emotional Well-Being
If you struggle with anxiety, you may have tried a variety of treatment and coping methods, including prescription medication. Finding ways to manage your anxiety can feel difficult, but more and more, people are turning to holistic approaches of managing mental health like anxiety, such as therapy, CBD treatment, and meditation. Mindfulness for anxiety is a great technique that can help not … [Read more...] about How Mindfulness Can Reduce Anxiety and Improve Emotional Well-Being
Making the Most Out of Anxiety Therapy in Philadelphia
Whether you’re still considering if you should attend therapy for your anxiety or you finally decided to take the plunge and schedule your appointment, you’re probably wondering how to make the most out of your therapy appointments. Dr. Gene Devers and Associates of Philly Family Life Counseling, LLC are here to help you make the most of your anxiety therapy in Philadelphia. Making the Most of … [Read more...] about Making the Most Out of Anxiety Therapy in Philadelphia
How to Stop Blaming Myself for Everything
When things go wrong, it’s natural to wonder if it’s your fault or responsibility. However, if you feel yourself starting to fixate on self-blame, it might be an indication of a larger cognitive distortion. Accepting responsibility for your actions is important, but unwarranted self-blame can be harmful to your mental health. If you’re wondering “how to stop blaming myself for everything,” then … [Read more...] about How to Stop Blaming Myself for Everything
All or Nothing Thinking: How to Stop Thinking in Extremes
Most people are prone to thinking in extremes sometimes. But when black and white thinking, or all or nothing thinking, becomes the norm for how we view the world around us, it can be hard to maintain a healthy outlook in our lives and relationships. If you’re struggling with consistent all or nothing thinking, this might be indicative of a more serious mental health issue and it’s time to … [Read more...] about All or Nothing Thinking: How to Stop Thinking in Extremes
