Most students in my area head back to school this week. At the beginning of the school year (especially), anxiety can strike ANY and ALL members of the family. Read this article from NPR about tips to cope with back to school anxiety and related stress.
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Are You a People Pleaser?
A lot of people are (people pleasers), so if you are, know you’re not the only one. However, it’s not a healthy place to “live,” so know the signs and take baby steps to begin to overcome your people-pleasing ways! Read the article here.
A New (Academic) Year
Ah, the beginning of a new academic year! As you plan for the year, consider if counseling would benefit you. Here are some good reasons to seek out therapy (just one way to take care of yourself this fall).
On Adult Friendships
I appreciate this article from Psychology Today about making and keeping friends as an adult. The topic of friendship can be especially difficult for young adults, especially those coming from a college community where they live with and see their friends all of the time (think “built in community”). If this is you, be sure…