Therapy with Vanessa Volpicelli

What I Found After Removing My Social Media

howard — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 22:35:26 +0000

For the first week I felt like a spiritual guru. That I had reached enlightenment and nothing could touch me. This was obviously fleeting and the realities of life returned. But this was also a nice experience because it reminded me – *happiness is a daily, effortful practice!* It is not about removing or even adding one thing. It’s about a series of choices that take discipline and awareness.

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Anxiety Management Helps Teens in School

howard — Tue, 21 Aug 2018 17:16:53 +0000

Many students with anxiety find returning back to school to be a difficult time of year. Making new friends, adjusting to a new schedule and maintaining grades can make teens with anxiety feel incredibly overwhelmed. However, using anxiety management skills taught by a qualified therapist can drastically improve a student’s well-being. Increase Overall Wellness Living with anxiety doesn’t just...

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Why I Got off Social Media

howard — Fri, 10 Aug 2018 15:51:20 +0000

First, everything is fine. This was not an impulsive decision at a low point in my life. It is a calculated and thoughtful journey that I want to share with you. Second, I am not about to list off all the “horrible” facts and research about social media or demand that you delete your whole life and live in a forest. Instead, I want to walk you through my personal relationship with social media and...

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3 Ways Therapy Helps the Summer Blues in Teens

howard — Tue, 31 Jul 2018 21:38:00 +0000

Over the summer, some teens can find themselves feeling isolated from their friends and uninterested in activities they normally enjoy. Teen depression can be overwhelming at times and working with an expert is often necessary. Going to teen therapy can be a helpful way to better understand depression and to alleviate teens’ symptoms. Explore Emotions Before the summer blues in teens can be...

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Important Connections Between Teen Therapy and Academics

howard — Tue, 31 Jul 2018 21:27:12 +0000

If a teen is struggling with a mental health condition, doing well in school can be difficult. The link between teen therapy and academics is essential to understand; teens may feel their symptoms worsen when they are in school and therapy can help teens to improve their mental health. Resolve Tension Related to Academics Many teens may not realize the negative impact that academic stress has on...

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How to Push Yourself

howard — Thu, 29 Mar 2018 17:50:15 +0000

I will admit it: I have usually been the person who seeks comfort over challenge. In a workout class when the instructor suggests a lighter weight, a slower pace, or to break early; you better believe that I took those options. I always rationalized it as, “I’m listening to my body”. And in some cases this was true, but if I’m being honest, it was me staying in my comfort zone. It was too painful...

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How to Tell Someone Something Difficult

howard — Tue, 21 Nov 2017 23:12:11 +0000

You hate their hair, you need a favor, or more importantly you want to express how someone has made you feel – here is a foolproof formula for communicating successfully. First I recommend reflecting. Whatever it is that you believe you need to communicate to someone, ask yourself: Does this need to be said? Does this need to be said by ME? Does this need to be said by me RIGHT NOW?

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Struggling with Hypersensitivity?

howard — Tue, 07 Nov 2017 21:33:26 +0000

Struggling with hypersensitivity? I am right there with you. This has been my “flaw” ever since I can remember. I use quotes because I question if it is a flaw, recognizing that my sensitivity has allowed me a strong sense of empathy in my career as well as in my personal life. But there is also an aspect of this trait that causes a lot of pain and unnecessary inner turmoil. Below is a 5 step...

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Why do I need therapy?

howard — Wed, 16 Aug 2017 14:16:59 +0000

How do you know if now is the time to seek therapy? Are you… Withdrawing or socially isolating? Avoiding activities, especially ones you previously enjoyed? Easily angered or irritated by others? Experiencing sleep disturbances (sleeping too little or too much)? Worrying excessively? Using substances to help improve your mood or get through the day? Struggling to understand or manage your emotions?

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Getting Out of Your Funk

howard — Mon, 10 Jul 2017 06:32:42 +0000

“Break the illusion of dependency through the power of intention.” I turn to this quote during those times when I feel defeated, deflated, and depressed. Everyone has a way of defining that feeling you get deep in your bones, when you are heavy, can’t remember the joy in your life, can’t imagine any joy coming into your life, and are just stuck and sad. What brings us to this place is a lack of...

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