Mental Health Therapy – Therapy with Vanessa Volpicelli

Care less. Do more.

howard — Wed, 31 May 2017 17:40:36 +0000

“No man is an island.” I often use this quote to remind myself or others that we are all connected and that everything we do has a cause and effect. But today, I considered seeing myself as an island, just for a moment, and found a new regard for my own beliefs and a “who cares” attitude about other’s perceptions of me. This is not my way of condoning or endorsing selfish or reckless decisions...

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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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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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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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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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