Depression in AttorneysAs attorneys, you face high levels of caseloads, and the work can seem overwhelming and endless.. 15 million adults in the United States suffer from Depression (source) – that is an estimated 7% of the population! Depression certainly has a genetic component, but it can also be caused by stressors (finances, work stress, marriage difficulties) or trauma.. More specifically, according to a study done by Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, 28% of attorneys have claimed to have difficulties with depression. Lawyers are 3.6 times more likely to suffer from a depressive disorder (source). So what IS depression? According to the American Psychological Association, some of the symptoms of depression include: low mood, changes in sleep, changes in appetite, loss of energy, loss of interest, low self-esteem, hopelessness, changes in movement (slower or more tension), and muscle pain. Symptoms can also include a lack of motivation, difficulty concentrating, or difficulty making decisions. Do these things seem familiar to you? The good news is that there are wonderful resources that you can reach out to for support! Depending on the level of depression you are experiencing, there are a lot of great options for treatment. Outpatient Therapy can be a great resource to get some coping and stress management skills, healthy boundaries and relationship management, and self-compassion in overwhelming or self-critical situations. Check out the services offered at these highly accessible locations: CARE Counseling – focused on 1-hour weekly sessions for low acuity PrairieCare – offers a variety of care levels based on your needs We’re Here to helpOur wellness experts will be happy to take care of you. You can CLICK HERE to schedule an appointment now or call (612)223-8898. Meet CliniciansWe’re united by our commitment to providing effective, relevant, and innovative mental health support at all stages of your journey. Click Here to find out more about who we are, where we come from, and how we live out CARE’s mission every day. The professionals at CARE are actively collecting and creating resources to help with what you need. We’re Here for You. The post Depression in Attorneys appeared first on Care Counseling : Minneapolis Therapists. from https://care-clinics.com/depression-in-attorneys/ from https://careclinics.weebly.com/blog/depression-in-attorneys
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Anxiety in AttorneysAs attorneys, you face high levels of stress, competitive environments, and high expectations. 18% of adults in the United States suffer from Anxiety – that is an estimated 40 million people! Anxiety certainly has a genetic component, but it can also be caused by high levels of stress. More specifically, according to a study done by Hazeldon Betty Ford Foundation, 19% of attorneys have claimed to have difficulties with anxiety. What exactly IS anxiety? According to the American Psychological Association, anxiety presents itself as excessive worry, apprehension, or dread that is difficult to control. Anxiety can also cause irritability and feelings of lost energy or fatigue throughout your day. There are physical symptoms and effects such as disturbances in your sleeping patterns, restlessness, feeling on-edge, or even having tension in your body that can result from anxiety. Do these things seem familiar to you? The good news is that there are wonderful resources that you can reach out to for support! Depending on the level of anxiety you have, there are a lot of great options for treatment. Outpatient Therapy can be a great resource to get some coping and stress management skills, healthy boundaries and relationship management, and self-compassion in overwhelming or self-critical situations. Check out the services offered at these highly accessible locations:
We’re Here to helpOur wellness experts will be happy to take care of you. You can CLICK HERE to schedule an appointment now or call (612)223-8898. Meet CliniciansWe’re united by our commitment to providing effective, relevant, and innovative mental health support at all stages of your journey. Click Here to find out more about who we are, where we come from, and how we live out CARE’s mission every day. The professionals at CARE are actively collecting and creating resources to help with what you need. We’re Here for You. The post Anxiety in Attorneys appeared first on Care Counseling : Minneapolis Therapists. from https://care-clinics.com/anxiety-in-attorneys/ from https://careclinics.weebly.com/blog/anxiety-in-attorneys Loneliness and QuarantineIt’s day *what feels like* 598762 of quarantine and I haven’t talked to a single, other adult in eons. It’s time. Desperation has set in. If I stare at my phone for one more minute and don’t talk to another person I might as well just adopt that cute puppy instead… Swipe right. Swipe left. Swipe left. Swipe right. Swipe right. Swipe right. Swipe right. SWIPE RIGHT… I have to confess… I have not personally experienced this period of history as a single person. I can only imagine and deeply empathize with how incredibly isolating, discouraging and lonely it must be to enter into the dating landscape these days just to find there may be plenty of fish in the sea but barriers of social distancing make dating seem impossible. CARE’s clinician, Charlotte Johnson, actually just wrote an excellent article on Dating during Distancing (check it out here). I have, however, experienced this quarantine and loneliness as a human. And wow…this is not fun. As humans we naturally crave (and need!) connection and intimacy with other people. Yet, our government and other major health agencies are telling us we need to stay home for our health and safety. Abraham Maslow, an American Psychologist, theorized that humans are driven by our basic needs. He created the well-known Hierarchy of Needs (for more info see this Psychology Today article). First, we must meet our physiological needs, food, water, air, etc. Next, we can be concerned with safety. Is my house safe from burglars? Will I still have a stable job? Will I get sick? Only once those are addressed, Maslow believed, can we graduate to meeting our need for love and belonging. Our need to feel connected and understood by another person. With our brain space taken up with worries about safety and physiological needs, it is no wonder that our energy reserves are depleted before we connect with others, go on a date, or simply talk with a friend! So what’s a lonely person left to do? I know it’s not easy. Nothing about this time is easy. But, sometimes the first step is simply acknowledging that this period of time is different, weird and hard. Making space for those feelings and not trying to push away our struggle, disappointment, anger, and sadness also makes space for us to recognize our strength, power and worthiness. It allows it to be okay that nothing is okay. It does not eliminate the painful feelings or stop them from coming up. Rather, it enables you to have the energy and motivation to try something new, get outside your comfort zone and reach out to that loved one, friend, or acquaintance. And maybe, just maybe… You can start to feel a little less alone. If you’re looking for some creative ideas on what to do, I’ve compiled a list of fun activities below that can be done from a safe distance. I hope you enjoy them
Written by : Maggie Schiffman We’re Here to helpOur wellness experts will be happy to take care of you. You can CLICK HERE to schedule an appointment now or call (612)223-8898. Meet CliniciansWe’re united by our commitment to providing effective, relevant, and innovative mental health support at all stages of your journey. Click Here to find out more about who we are, where we come from, and how we live out CARE’s mission every day. The post Loneliness and Quarantine appeared first on Care Counseling : Minneapolis Therapists. from https://care-clinics.com/loneliness-and-quarantine/ from https://careclinics.weebly.com/blog/loneliness-and-quarantine Comforts of Home for College StudentsLast summer, my daughter was thrilled to turn 18 and become an “adult.” Several months later she was off to her first year of college, living in the dorms with her seven roommates and enjoying college life. With COVID-19, staying on campus was no longer an option after the start of all on-campus classes were suspended and all instruction was moving online. Classes were originally planned to resume on Monday, April 6th. Now all classes are online at least through the summer. Just months after moving into her own space, my daughter and other college students are now living back at home. In addition to college students, young adults have also moved back home for various reasons including lack of temporary housing options, financial reasons, sense of safety and security, or to help combat loneliness. With colleges closed, many students are without housing options during the school year and have moved back home. Young adults sharing spaces with others on a month to month lease basis may suddenly find themselves without a roommate or struggling to pay rent due to rapidly changing situations that may impact financial stability. Being furloughed, having hours cut, or being laid off makes it difficult to maintain housing among other responsibilities during this time of uncertainty. Safety and security is a major factor that has impacted young adults choice to move back home at the onset of COVID-19. For young adults who are immune-compromised, having access to a parent can be comforting although the decision may have not been easy due to concern of possible exposure to a parent during the transition home. Taking necessary precautions during “shelter in place” and having open conversations about things such as expectations have helped each feel more at ease in a shared space. As a parent, creating a space for privacy and allowing for autonomy while balancing responsibilities as an adult has helped our arrangement work quite well. While moving back home after college is quite common, estimated at 50% [Source] a majority of parents welcome their children back home and many parents and young adults have found living together at this time to be mutually beneficial in many ways. I know that I have enjoyed my daughter back home and having the accountability as we do daily exercise. In turn, she has enjoyed having someone to talk to and home-cooked meals. Despite some of the jokes in social media about fighting and conflict during quarantine, spending time together during social distancing has brought quite a few families closer together as they re-connect and experience the parent-child relationship through a new lens. Written By: Charlotte Johnson, MA, LPCC We’re Here to helpOur wellness experts will be happy to take care of you. You can CLICK HERE to schedule an appointment now or call (612)223-8898. The professionals at CARE are actively collecting and creating resources to help with what you need. We’re Here for You. The post Comforts of Home for College Students appeared first on Care Counseling : Minneapolis Therapists. from https://care-clinics.com/comforts-of-home-for-college-students/ from https://careclinics.weebly.com/blog/comforts-of-home-for-college-students |
AuthorHello its me Lisa Johnson i am 32 years old from Mission, TX. I am professional family therapist and i also deals in adult therapy and children’s therapy. Archives
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