By Charles Jarvis, LMHC As human beings, we strive for connection. We strive to share things with others, to be loved, to be accepted or included. We are creatures of habit, we survive in routines, in normalcy. But we are living in a world that is not normal, and many of us are disconnected as […]
Relationship Breakup in the Pandemic: Tips and Tricks to Keep Going
By Charles Jarvis, LMHC One thing is definitive – many people are still struggling – and so did their relationships. In the wake of the pandemic, we are seeing divorce rates on the rise. In our relationships we like to think that we will band together with our partner no matter what – but until […]
Social Media, Parenting and Mental Health
By Charles Jarvis, LMHC There has always been a benefit to speaking to someone directly, which seems to be changing at a rapid rate thanks to social media. We used to be able to look someone in the eye, view body language, and be awarded opportunities to read subtle cues. Now with the online era, […]
Escaping Anxiety: Simple Suggestions Which Make All the Difference
By Charles Jarvis, LMHC Many of us had to find a way to manage our stress this past year. Whether it is managing financial concerns, finding childcare, or trying to keep assets – anxiety was high for many. In a historic year in mental health, many clinicians are seeing heightened divorce rate, relapses in substance […]
The Magic Pill and Mental Health
By Charles Jarvis, LMHC It is common when seeing someone struggling with their mental health or in crisis to ask me “can you just give me a pill to make this all better?” The answer to that question is no. While some medications can help alleviate symptoms, no medications will completely reduce all mental health […]
