Mental Health & Therapy Insights by Dr. Stephen Oreski & Associates
Couples/Marriage
Compartmentalization: How it Hurts Men’s Relationship with Women
You’ve no doubt heard the expression, “men are from Mars, women from Venus.” And while we can all point out some major differences between the sexes, typically, those differences all…
Conflict Resolution Archives
Conflict Resolution Strategies for Couples
Conflict is natural, and every couple will experience it at some point in their relationship. The difference between a couple who can navigate this conflict and those who allow conflict…
General
Silence Your Inner Critic
Every single human being has two voices battling it out inside their head. Our champion is the one voice encouraging us to feel confident and reach our fullest potential. Then…
Life Transitions
How Counseling Can Help
They say there are only two things in life you can count on death and taxes. I would add a third: changes. Every person goes through changes in life. And…
Group Therapy Archives
Does Group Therapy Work?
If you’ve been thinking about exploring therapy, you’ve probably wondered if one-on-one sessions are best or if you would benefit from group therapy. Many people are confused about how it…
Mindfulness
Regulate Your Emotions with Mindfulness
Life has been beyond challenging for most of us the last couple of years as we’ve dealt with a global pandemic and subsequent lockdowns. And just when we thought we…
General
Couples: How to Regulate Your Emotions
Sharing your life with someone means having open and honest conversations, even when those conversations are a bit difficult. But that’s easier said than done. During hard conversations, it’s common…
Depression
Coping with Holiday Depression
During this time of year, radio and TV ads would have us believe we should all feel merry and bright. Sadly, that’s not always the case. According to the National Institute…
General
Improve Communication in Relationships
The number one ingredient to any healthy and stable relationship is good communication. When communication is poor, relationships break down. Whether they are platonic, romantic or revolve around business, your…
General
Types of Anxiety Disorders
Most of us will experience an anxiety disorder at some point in our lives. It’s a natural reaction to many stressors, such as starting a new job, taking final exams,…
Depression
Benefits of a Mental Health Day
The benefits of a mental health day are many. We’ve all had those days when the alarm goes off, and we lie in bed, feeling depleted of our energy and…
Addiction Archives
When is it Time for an Intervention?
Watching a loved one self-destruct and feeling helpless to stop them can feel devastating, particularly when that person completely denies their unhealthy life patterns. While you may feel hopeless, there…
