Picture this: you go from working 40+ hours a week with set routines and schedules, then one day, you retire and that routine is gone. People, places, and things you used to see are now memories, and it’s time to make new ones. When planning for retirement, it’s common to…
As any practitioner can tell you, there are plenty of “chicken vs. egg” moments in the realm of mental health care. For example, someone struggling with a substance use issues may also be showing signs of depression, anxiety, or bipolar disorder. But what comes first? There is an abundance of…
It seems obvious that infertility will affect one’s mental state. We live in a culture that casually expects every couple to have kids eventually. Therefore, complete strangers or family might comment with something like, “What a great mother you’re going to be!” To add this kind of incidental triggering, there’s…
There are many ways to “lose” a job. Of course, you could be fired. But the possibilities include getting downsized, retiring, or having a freelance gig dry up. Whatever the underlying cause, you’re in for a big change. With change of any kind comes stress — lots of stress, and…
A miscarriage can feel like a devastating shock to your reality. One moment, you are filled with joy and anticipation about the new life growing inside you. Plans are being made, and your future feels magical. Then, suddenly, everything changes. This heartbreaking turn of events is challenging to process and…
There is no excuse for infidelity of any kind. Partners who betray trust should be held accountable and should take responsibility for their actions. That said, it can be very important to discover what led to the affair. With that in mind, we set off to explore the connection between…