Category: Divorce

When decisions conflict

by zenergycounselingblog, posted in Anxiety, Boundaries, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Communication, Coping Skills, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Goal Setting, Intimate Partner Violence, Life Transition, Mental Health, Relationships, Self-Esteem, South Asian Culture, Stress Management, Therapy, Triggers

We all make numerous decisions every single day- from what to wear to what to eat for lunch. Early on, we become experts at decision-making such that, generally, small decisions are no longer mentally taxing. However, making a large life decision can be anxiety-inducing and cause tension in our relationships. Humans are incredibly complicated creatures. … Continue reading When decisions conflict

Generational Trauma

by zenergycounselingblog, posted in Anxiety, Boundaries, Caretaker Burnout, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Communication, Coping Skills, Depression, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Grief, Incest and Childhood Abuse, Intimate Partner Violence, Mental Health, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Self-Esteem, South Asian Culture, Stress Management, Therapy, Triggers

How do you tie your shoelace? Who taught you? Do you know who taught them? Chances are that it was a parent or a family member who taught you just like they were taught by the generation before them. When we talk about family “inheritance,” we mostly assume money, traditions, or even genes but it … Continue reading Generational Trauma

What is Mental Health?

by zenergycounselingblog, posted in Adjustment Disorder, Anxiety, Boundaries, Caretaker Burnout, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Communication, Coping Skills, Depression, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Emotional Intelligence, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Goal Setting, Grief and Loss, Habits, Incest and Childhood Abuse, Intimate Partner Violence, Life Transition, Mental Health, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Self-Esteem, Sexual Abuse/Assault, Social Work, South Asian Culture, Stress Management, Therapy, Triggers, Women's Issues

Let’s start today with a pop quiz. What is Mental Health? a)    Understanding what mental issues we struggle with. b)    Understanding our overall well-being. c)     A diagnosis so we can get help from insurance. d)    Everyone is just crazy! If you answered B, you are correct! Mental health is so much more than just understanding … Continue reading What is Mental Health?

Does my therapist really need to know that?

by zenergycounselingblog, posted in Adjustment Disorder, Anxiety, Caretaker Burnout, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Coping Skills, Depression, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Grief, Mental Health, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Self-Esteem, Stress Management, Therapy, Triggers

Humans are social creatures. I am not talking about introverts vs extroverts; instead, I’m talking about our need for support from each other. We have a need to connect to others- to understand where we belong. Because we are multifaceted, our treatment needs to be a holistic approach. In order to fully understand the developmental … Continue reading Does my therapist really need to know that?

Understanding Adjustment Disorder

by zenergycounselingblog, posted in Adjustment Disorder, Anxiety, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Coping Skills, Depression, Divorce, Grief and Loss, Life Transition, Mental Health, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Situational Depression, Triggers

Reading the name “Adjustment Disorder” makes ‘it’ sound so simple- having a hard time “adjusting.” Anyone who has experienced it will tell you that minimizing the impact of Adjustment Disorder can have a lasting impact on your mental health.   Adjustment disorder is sometimes called “situational depression” because it mirrors many symptoms of depression such … Continue reading Understanding Adjustment Disorder