Languishing and Lousy News: 12 Ways to Master the "Meh."

We’re still not back to “normal.” So many of us are living in a new reality, with disrupted routines and continued frustration when we hear things in the news. All of this can lead us to feel stuck, kinda blah. Not psyched about much. Unfocused. Withdrawn from the people we care about. Forgetting things. It’s not depression, but it’s not a true sense of well-being either. Mental health professionals call this “languishing,” and it’s a thing. In this post, we offer 12 ways to get through it, to master the “meh.”

mindfulness, self-help, traumaAndrew KushnickDecember 13, 2021brain, change, compassion

Concerned About Re-Engaging in "Normal" Life? 10 Best Practices

With pandemic restrictions lifting, you’re about to venture out more... Mixing with people you haven’t seen. You may be psyched to “get back to normal.” Or perhaps you feel weird about it. In this post you’ll find “10 Best Practices” to do it right.

anxiety, traumaAndrew KushnickApril 19, 2021brain, communication, self-discovery, self-help, trauma

What You Need to Know Before Choosing Online Therapy

Searching for an online therapist? Oh jeez… there are so many choices! So many websites to look through. How can I tell them apart? How do I know which one is right for me? In this post, we’ll explore what’s really important in online therapy, and what type of therapist can best help you. Happy searching!

online therapy, couples therapy, trauma, therapyAndrew KushnickDecember 16, 2020technology

Therapy Solutions for Trauma From COVID-19 and Racial Injustice

First came news of COVID-19 and social distancing. Then sheltering in place. We felt isolated and stuck. We felt anxious about where it was safe to go, what was safe to touch, and whether we’d get the virus. The future felt uncertain. To make matters much worse, we learned of the killing of George Floyd, and were reminded of the brutal, senseless oppression of Black people in this country. We felt angry, and unsure what to do with that anger. We heard the president’s threats to attack protestors, and felt even more angry. Many of us have experienced extreme stress during this time. In this post, we’ll explore what trauma is, how to know if you’re had a traumatic reaction, and how to heal. It’s possible to feel close to “okay” again.

trauma, self-help, anxietyAndrew KushnickJune 25, 2020EMDR