Listening skills are the building blocks of effective communication. These skills enable you to demonstrate that you are interested in what the other person has to say, as well as hearing and understanding the other person. Four key listening skills are open-ended questions, summary statements, reflective statements, and neutral questions and phrases. They are easy to learn with a little practice.

It’s important to have goals because they are good for your physical and mental health. You can have goals for all areas of your life. Here are a few ideas: (Keep reading)

The treatment for a suicidal person varies, depending on severity and the underlying cause. Treatment can range from immediate hospitalization to weekly psychotherapy with a licensed mental health professional. It may also include antidepressant medication or treatment for drug or alcohol addiction….READ MORE

As our population ages, one of the most common issues we see for online therapy is the stress associated with being a caregiver. There are things to be aware of as well as tips you can follow as a caregiver to help cope with the stress.

There are challenges and opportunities that come at midlife that we often explore in therapy. But here, you will also have a chance to begin the process of your own midlife assessment with a list of questions presented at the end of the post. We call this assessment the Midlife Checkup.

Let’s explore the meaning of self-confidence by taking a quiz. Read the list of statements below and check which ones, in your opinion, are signs of self-confidence.