May is Mental Health Awareness Month, so now feels like a great time to revisit a topic that has affected the nation’s collective mental well-being for over a year now: the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a 2020 CDC study on mental health, substance abuse, and suicidal thoughts during the pandemic, at least 40 percent of… CONTINUE
Are You a Narcissist? 9 Telltale Signs of Narcissism
Many of us have narcissists in our lives. In fact, we might even be narcissists! But narcissism can truly take a toll on your relationships. In fact, it is classified as a personality disorder. How can you tell you or someone you know is a narcissist? Here are 9 signs of narcissism: Relentless focus on… CONTINUE
How to Stop Arguing with Your Spouse
There’s a reason they say marriage is “hard work.” It can take serious resolve to accept another person’s way of doing things and compromise on a forever lifestyle. If it feels like you’re spending more time arguing in your marriage than appreciating each other, it’s time to pause, reflect, and do the work. Here are… CONTINUE
Simple Tips to Manage Anxiety at Home
Battling anxiety? You’re not alone. Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health issue in the United States. They’re hard to diagnose because they often feel like physical illnesses; for example, chest pain, nausea, and headaches. But these physical symptoms originate in the mind. One key to reducing symptoms of anxiety is to focus on… CONTINUE
Staying Connected in Uncertain Times
As a result of this crisis and pandemic, we have been collectively impacted by this world we live in. There are many tragedies that have come with this, but as a positive outcome we have grown closer. We are sending and receiving messages of healing, sharing stories of hurt, acknowledging that each other is the… CONTINUE
How to Make the Most of Counseling and Therapy
If you are already in counseling, or you are considering working with a psychologist or therapist, four tips will help maximize your therapy process: 1. Take personal responsibility. On the one hand, counseling is a perfectly appropriate place to “vent” about your boss, your spouse, etc. On the other hand, you don’t want to get… CONTINUE
Are You Ready for Change?
by James Robbins, M.A., LPC “Let your refrigerator inspire you.” I recently said this to a client. “Because of the wine, you mean?” she said. Not because of the wine. Or at least not just because of the wine. Consider that little light inside your refrigerator. It doesn’t matter how long it’s been since you last opened… CONTINUE
Who Can Benefit from Couples Intensive Therapy?
In addition to traditional couples counseling, couples who are in crisis or simply want to energetically focus on bettering their relationship cant take part in a couples intensive workshop. In a private and in-depth workshop, a couple can bring a variety of issues to the table, including, but not limited to: Pre-marital counseling Infidelity, affairs and… CONTINUE
Nearly 80 Percent of Depressed Individuals are Not Receiving Treatment. Try this Depression Self-Evaluation Checklist
Going through life depressed, is like going through life with a chronic case of the flu—yet 80% of depressed individuals are not receiving treatment, and likely don’t even realize they are depressed. Utilize this Depression Self-Evaluation Checklist; it’s the first step to knowing and finding help. Do you currently suffer, or have you recently suffered… CONTINUE
New Onsite Medication Evaluation and Management Options
Dallas Whole Life Counseling is pleased to announce that we now offer in-house medication evaluation and management. In addition to providing added convenience for your total mental health care, this new option insures that your medication management will be closely coordinated with your therapy treatment. Psychiatric Initial intake (medication evaluation and screening, 1 hour appointment):… CONTINUE