Articles about Psychology, Therapy & Mental Health Counseling
Talking to kids about divorce By Jenny Peterson Few conversations feel heavier for a parent than telling a child their family is changing. No matter how common divorce has become, hearing “Mom and Dad are getting divorced” can feel like the ground shifting beneath a child’s feet. Even with books, TV shows and open conversations … Read more
Mind-Body Connection in Charleston The link connecting our mental and physical health is bidirectional, meaning that our physical health can impact our mental health and vice versa. According to Hannah Heusing, PA-C, clinical director with iTrust Wellness in Greenville, the mind-body connection starts with gut health. “Serotonin is probably the most commonly thought of neurotransmitter … Read more
SAD is more than winter blues – but it’s treatable. When Darkness Impacts Mood When the days seem shorter and the chilly weather sets in, many people welcome cozy evenings with crackling fires and festive merriment. For some, though, the early darkness and whirl of holiday happenings contrastingly cast a pall of mood swings and … Read more
Nature at Work: A Statewide Initiative Connecting Health, Business and the Outdoors A recently launched program provides a practical framework for building healthier people, workplaces and communities across the Palmetto State. By Lisa Moody BreslinDr. Susan Johnson, a longtime leader in workforce well-being and public health, has launched Nature at Work, a new statewide initiative … Read more
EQUINE-ASSISTED THERAPY OFFERS AN ALTERNATIVE APPROACH TO PHYSICAL AND MENTAL WELLNESS. Healing Through Horses on Johns Island Equine-assisted therapy is a unique method of healing that comes from building a relationship between horses and people. It boasts numerous benefits, and it’s thriving right in our own backyard. Nestled in the forests of nearby Johns Island … Read more
When it comes to defining bullying, there is no real playbook, according to Ashlin Blum, owner of Empowered Family Therapy, clinical social worker and board-certified behavior analyst who explained that “Research points to bullying as a learned behavior that starts at home. It can also be school and environment-specific. For example, in one neighborhood, bullying … Read more