Blog Articles
Additional resources written by our PCS therapists.
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What is (and isn’t) Narcissism?
People often relate “narcissism” with arrogance, conceitedness, or boastfulness. It’s no surprise that it can be difficult to be in a relationship with someone who has these traits. Their partners often feel a lack of received empathy and equality. What is less known is that it can be difficult to… -
Post Abortion Recovery
An abortion is a very personal decision, and something that we do not freely speak to others about, rather, we tend to internalize the abortion experience and what it means to us. At first, we may feel a sense of relief, but then, perhaps, some sadness may start to creep… -
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Facing Fears
Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, focuses on how our thoughts (cognitions), actions (behaviors), and feelings (emotions) interact with each other. It teaches that by changing one of these, the other two will also be impacted. For example, if you change something about the way you think, you will feel differently… -
Remembering and Exploring Contentment
Often in the nitty gritty of mental health, it is all too easy to get bogged down in the negative. We all want to feel better, and in order to do so we must sometimes face what has been preventing us from thriving in the first place. Because of this,… -
The Definitions of Love: Video Exploration
The concept of love is one of the most commonly investigated in almost every area of life. From philosophy to scientific study, love is often defined or laid out as one thing or another. And indeed, most people develop a sincerely held vision of love as they experience their life… -
Caring Communication
Valentine’s Day is unavoidable. Whether we like it or not, it’s success as a commercial holiday makes it a part of almost everything from the beginning of January to the actual event mid February. Some enjoy the festive atmosphere, others ignore it and make the day more personal. And of… -
Love
Love. Most have felt it, some claim to have it, yet if asked to define it (i.e., “How do you know you’re in love?”) few of us have an answer. “I can’t explain it,” I’ve heard myself say before, “it’s just a feeling.” “If you’re in love, you just know,”… -
Healthy Hobbies
Free time can often seem like it comes in a limited supply. Everyone has said at least once that they’d give anything for some time to relax. Often, though, it is not a matter of having time to spend on non-essential activities, but rather not wasting time procrastinating or doing… -
Living In The Present
At the beginning of anything, especially something as defining as a new year, it can seem like there are infinite possibilities. The feeling of a clean slate or a fresh start can be an exciting and daunting one. There are many pressures to make plans for the future or start… -
Practicing Mindfulness
Life is stressful. Often, we go about our days accumulating worries and burdens without noticing. Work, family, friends, and relationships keep us busy, and our mental health goes by the wayside. For many, the issue becomes simply not knowing how to relax, not knowing how to step away from the… -
Vulnerability: The Pathway to Change
From childhood on, we’re taught to be “brave,” to hide our feelings, and to avoid appearing weak and vulnerable. We learn to associate vulnerability with feelings of exposure, embarrassment, or discomfort and go to great lengths to avoid it. After all, why would we want to experience something that the… -
Alcohol, Drugs, and Powerlessness
Addiction affects many people’s lives in one way or another, whether it is you, a spouse, parents, siblings, an aunt or uncle. For the people who struggle with addiction, life can feel hopeless. Nothing seems to work. At some point in the addict’s story, typically he or she has tried… -
Mood Influences
In my experience, “I am feeling anxious or depressed” are the most common reasons individuals provide for why they are pursuing therapy. While anxiety and depression are very real issues, I often find they are a catch-all phrase for a more complex picture. The potential drawback to using words like… -
New Year, New You
Ok everyone. 2017 is here! Another year has gone by, and we’re ready to start fresh. Tis’ the season for the (in)famous New Year’s Resolution. The tradition of the New Year’s Resolution dates back to ancient times. Babylonians made promises to their gods at the start of each year that… -
Seasonal Affective Disorder – The Winter Blues
In the middle of winter it can seem like the sun sets at noon every day. Even those of us in warm climates can feel the effects of winter’s shorter days and cooler nights. If you notice an increase in mood swings, anxiety, or lethargy in the midst of winter,… -
New Year’s Resolutions: Video Inspiration
As this year winds down and we enter 2017, the question of new year’s resolutions is undoubtedly on people’s minds. Over the next few weeks it’s almost certain that someone will ask you what you are planning on doing or changing for this year’s resolution. For many, this could be… -
Giving Gifts From The Heart
December is undeniably the season of gift giving. The feeling of finding a great present and watching a friend or loved one open it is one of the most satisfying. But for many people, picking an appropriately thoughtful or fun gift can be stressful at best. Gift giving does come… -
Giving Thanks After Tragedy- Personal Account
The holiday season is upon us. It’s a time when people traditionally reunite with their loved ones, share the year, and remember the good times. It’s a time of year that I love. Because I love my family. Earlier this year, we suffered the loss of my cousin. He was… -
Tolerance Day – The Power of Perspective
November 16 is recognized by the United Nations as the International Day of Tolerance. From its inception in 1995, Tolerance Day has been used as an opportunity to learn new cultures and increase understanding between people with diverse backgrounds. Understanding and appreciating the unique perspectives we encounter every day is… -
Uncertain Futures: 4 Tips for Handling This Election
Win or lose, celebration or shock, the 2016 US election has been called. In the near future this country is in for a significant change in leadership, and it makes sense many people are unsure of how to deal with the news. Whether or not you are happy with the…
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