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A note from Andrea Conde, AMFT As an associate marriage and family therapist with AMR, I often consider what drives me to do the work I do. From a young age, I was inspired to work in healthcare or related fields. As a teen I was fascinated by public health, particularly the HIV/AIDS epidemic and …
Guided Support Through Your Identity Journey Gender and sexuality are important factors in our lives that determine our relationships and our attitude towards the world. Knowing which gender and sexuality we identify with is important for our well-being, our mental health, and, above all, to have a full, satisfying, and happy life. Have you …
Navigating the Holidays with your Loved Ones At this point, it’s almost cliche to say that the holidays are “tricky”. And I’m not even talking about the health safety issues that put an umbrella of judgment over winter holidays, but the time old tradition of meeting up with family and friends. Countless pressures to attend …
Therapy for Restoration Maybe you feel like you have lost your sense of self or purpose? Therapy can help you restore and build a better life. In therapy, you can objectively review life events, thoughts and feelings, and your actions and reactions in numerous situations. This can help you to let go of anything negative …
E-THERAPY? “Really, does that work?” I am often asked about electronic therapy. It only seems appropriate that my first blog address electronic therapy, (e – therapy). Here you are totally ready to address some mental health stuff and make those positive changes. You want a competent therapist that will understand you, empower you and not break the bank. This process should be easy, right, unfortunately, that …
Recharging Through the Holidays While the holidays can be a wonderful time of celebration and cheer, the holidays can also be a time of year when many people feel pressure to do things that are draining or toxic. It can be a really tough time of year if you’re not careful. Here are a few …
Things to Consider When Seeking Therapy Finding a therapist often takes more time and effort than one may expect. You have unique needs, making it all the more important to set appropriate criteria when looking for a therapist. Every individual is unique. This means that the ways in which one person processes events in their …
Virtual Therapy, E-Therapy, Telemedicine, Virtual Office, and On-Line Therapy? E-Therapy is really taking off. People experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and a multitude of emotional concerns are seeking help at higher levels than in the past. While I am excited that more people are investing in their mental health, I have concerns about the legitimacy of …
What Is Mental Health? When was the last time you talked to someone about mental or emotional health? You probably can’t remember. The first thing that comes to our mind when we hear the term “mental health” is mental illnesses, such as depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD, etc. Mental health refers to the overall state of …
5 Habits That Can Improve Your Mental Health Make: Exercise A common set of problems with many people who have depression is lack of motivation, negative self-image, and general weakness. Exercise can help change all of that. Studies have shown that jogging for around 30 minutes a day can increase your brain’s dopamine secretion (also known …
