Marriage counseling can seem daunting at first. If you’re about to begin counseling, you are likely feeling nervous, apprehensive, and, hopefully, excited. Seeking therapy is an important step in repairing and/or building a healthy, lasting relationship. However, it’s important to understand that couples get out of therapy what they put into it. In other words, Read more about How to Get the Most from Marriage Counseling[…]
There is no denying how stressful and demanding the medical field can be. This is especially true for nurses. With an ever-growing demand but a short supply, nurses often work long hours over multiple days and even weeks. This chronic overworking paired with a high-stress environment can have a negative effect on physical and, especially, Read more about 6 Tips for Coping with Nurse Burnout[…]
“Going through a phase” is a phrase that is often said when a teenager begins to do things differently. However, it’s easy for “phase” behaviors to become habits if not dealt with appropriately. For instance, it is perfectly normal for teens to experience phases of constant eating. Their growing bodies require increased fuel. However, if Read more about Helping Your Teens Break Bad Habits Before they Reach Adulthood[…]
We are pleased to announce that Mazzitti and Sullivan Counseling has launched a brand new partial hospitalization program (PHP) for adolescents at our Middletown location and a PHP for adults at our Harrisburg location. These partial day programs are intended to be flexible with the daily schedules of patients who may be enrolled in school, Read more about Introducing the Adolescent PHP in Middletown and the Adult PHP in Harrisburg[…]
One of the biggest reasons why people become addicted to drugs and alcohol is stress. We all experience stress, either good or bad, in our day to day lives and how we deal with it is very important to our wellbeing. For some people, coping with the problem results in substance abuse or alcoholism. Learn Read more about Harmful Effects of Using Drugs and Alcohol During Stressful Times[…]
One of the reasons many people start abusing drugs and alcohol is due to stress. For those who struggle with alcohol or substance abuse, learning how to deal with stress in a healthy way is incredibly important for maintaining your sobriety. By learning what stress can do to your body and developing healthy coping strategies, Read more about Dealing with Stress Without Using Alcohol and Drugs to Cope[…]
Every adult deals with stress each day, be it good or bad stress. Even happy events, like a wedding or birth of a baby can be stressful. You aren’t going to be able to avoid stress. You have to learn to deal with it. Instead of letting your emotions get the best of you, find Read more about How to De-Stress During a Stressful Situation[…]
Adolescence is an exciting and challenging part of life that everyone goes through. The journey through the teenage years is often rough, but some teens struggle through this phase of life as my move through middle school and high school. As a parent, you may find it difficult to determine if your teenager is simply Read more about Warning Signs Your Teenager Needs Counseling[…]
Whether it is called the “Winter Blues” or “Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD),” seasonal depression is a real form of depression, which usually introduces itself around or after the holiday season. Understanding the signs at play can help in preventing depression around the holidays. Here’s a closer look at seasonal depression and what it can mean Read more about What is Seasonal Depression and How Can it be Treated[…]
The holidays are often celebrated as “the most wonderful time of the year,” but not everyone agrees with this sentiment. Many people suffer from holiday depression, which can make an otherwise happy time feel dark, stressful, and lonely. If you have loved ones who experience profound feelings of anxiety or sadness during this time of Read more about How to Help Your Depressed Loved Ones Get Through the Holidays[…]