To put comparisons in historical perspective: just before the advent of broadcast television, many Americans were only visually exposed to the faces and features of the individuals who lived in their own town or district. When it came to beauty and body comparisons, the options were limited to classmates, colleagues, community members, family, and friends.
As lovely weather approaches, many of us look forward to seeing our kids partake in all of the fun activities summertime offers: swimming, sports, and plenty of fresh air…
A quarter life crisis isn’t a myth. For many young adults in all parts of the world, the quarter life crisis is unquestionably real. Experiencing a quarter life crisis is natural, developmentally appropriate life stage development period in which values, purpose, meaning and goals are measured against societal expectations, family pressures, internalized perfectionism, peer reinforcement, and financial pressures.
Whether you’re single, married, dating, or in a complicated relationship, making Valentine’s Day an expression of SELF-LOVE will give this holiday a new and promising twist! At LIFT, we choose to focus on self-love this Valentine’s Day. Here are a few ideas on how to implement self-love strategies this V-Day:
2023 will bring some exciting new announcements from LIFT. From its origin story with feisty and determined roots as a one-woman psychotherapy practice known as Woodlands Psychotherapy 🌳 LIFT has sprung into team of 20 brilliant, dedicated, and passionate behavioral health providers.
We have all heard of it, but how do we know if we have it? And how do we know if it’s something we should be paying closer attention to?
Occasional anxiety is a normal part of life. Many people worry about things such as health, money, family problems, and relationships. But sometimes anxiety can interfere with our everyday functioning and activities. It’s important to understand the difference between “regular” anxiety and an anxiety disorder.
A career coach is someone who has specialized training in helping and advising job seekers to hone various skills related to their careers. These can include written materials (think resumes, cover letters, and sometimes LinkedIn profiles), enhancing clients’ networking abilities, strengthening interviewing skills, and helping define career goals and aspirations.
If you have not already heard, May wass Mental Health Awareness Month, and the theme is Back to the Basics. So we thought we should go back to the basics and explain what Mental Health Awareness is all about: gaining insight, education, and normalizing mental health.
At LIFT, we have several therapists (Shannon Broderick, LPC, Michele Battey, LCSW, and Mary Dobson, LMFT, CEDS) who specialize in working with clients from a Cognitive Behavior Therapy framework. Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) is an evidence based theory and prevention model utilized in psychotherapy and counseling.
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