Dr. Stephen Oreski & Associates: Mental Health Blog & Therapy Insights
Anxiety Archives, Stress
Stress’s Impact on the Body
The old saying goes, “Into every life, a little rain must fall.” Stress is like rain. A little of it can be a good thing. But too much can cause…
Finance
How Finances can Impact Your Mental Health
Not since the great depression have so many people collectively been dealing with financial hardship. The Covid pandemic locked down nations and caused people to lose their livelihoods. It is…
Eating Disorder
Stress Management Tips for People of Color Facing Microaggressions
How Do We Define Eating Disorders? Eating disorders are patterns of behavior that can be characterized by persistent disruptions in the way a person eats. Eating disorders affect up to…
Depression
The Importance of Community for Your Mental Health
Our mental health significantly impacts our quality of life, so it makes sense that we would want to do all we can to improve it. This may include things like…
General
Mindfulness for Trauma Treatment
While most people will experience challenges and hardship in their life, some people experience trauma. We’re beginning to understand trauma better now and have recognized that trauma is actually a…
Anxiety Archives
Treatment for Social Anxiety
According to a report from the American Psychological Association (APA), nearly 50% of Americans have expressed that they feel some social anxiety regarding resuming in-person interactions post-pandemic. For a year now, most of…
Family
What is Emotional Incest?
Many of us grew up in households that were dysfunctional, where boundaries between parents and adults were blurred in unhealthy ways. Emotional incest is not of a sexual nature, but…
Lgbtqia+
Affirmative Therapy for the LGBTQIA+ Community
People within the LGBTQIA+ community share many things in common outside of sexuality and identity. Many seek therapy for things like self-esteem concerns, anxiety, relationship issues, and more. Regardless of…
Nutrition
Nutritional New Year’s Resolutions the Healthy Way
It’s that time of year when most of us think about setting our nutritional New Year’s resolutions. If you’re like a lot of people, you may have a goal of…
Stress
Holiday Stress Prevention Tips
The holidays are right around the corner! And that means many of us will begin losing our minds, patience, and good cheer. Well, can you blame us? The holidays are…
General
Dealing with Family Trauma Around the Holidays
The holidays are often a complex time for many people. On the one hand, there is a sense of joy in the air, while on the other hand, sorrow and…
Relationships
Pre-marriage counseling
“I do.” Two simple enough words. And when you say them on your wedding day, you really mean them. But “I do” can quickly turn into, “I thought I could” when…
