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College is an exciting time for young adults. However, it’s also a very stressful time. While starting college can feel like a marker of new independence, it’s also a period of rapid growth and new challenges. That’s one of the reasons it’s a great time to get started with therapy. Instead of navigating this transition […]
There has been a boom in the last few years in the awareness, offering, and requests for online therapy services. And it makes sense! Think of the world we’ve lived in the last few years: waves of the pandemic necessitating waves of quarantining ourselves in the midst of a high stress situation, and continued political […]
The new year is around the corner, and with it are murmurings of resolutions all over the place. Have you begun to think about how you would like to move through 2023? Some people find reframing resolutions as intentions is helpful–turning something that feels mandatory into a practice that offers you a chance to honor […]
1. Because the holidays can be tough. While some may consider the holiday season to be “the happiest season of all”, there are many individuals who face the holidays with trepidation. For those who struggle with depression or anxiety, the holidays may result in an increase in symptomology. As a society, we tend to put […]
College is an exciting time for young adults. However, it’s also a very stressful time. While starting college can feel like a marker of new independence, it’s also a period of rapid growth and new challenges. That’s one of the reasons it’s a great time to get started with therapy. Instead of navigating this transition […]
There has been a boom in the last few years in the awareness, offering, and requests for online therapy services. And it makes sense! Think of the world we’ve lived in the last few years: waves of the pandemic necessitating waves of quarantining ourselves in the midst of a high stress situation, and continued political […]
The new year is around the corner, and with it are murmurings of resolutions all over the place. Have you begun to think about how you would like to move through 2023? Some people find reframing resolutions as intentions is helpful–turning something that feels mandatory into a practice that offers you a chance to honor […]
Are you considering starting therapy, but aren’t sure if now is a good time? It’s completely normal to feel nervous about something new–especially something like therapy which requires a lot of vulnerability and hard work. But it can feel like there’s always a reason to put off taking care of yourself. Instead, here are reasons […]
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Browse a handpicked collection of blog posts recommended by our staff, offering practical guidance and expert perspectives on a wide range of mental health topics.
1. Practice mindfulness: Use any or all of your five senses to be present in the moment. Smell the peel of an orange and let that awaken you. Savor the feel of rubbing lotion on your hands. Observe a piece of art work, great or small, and let it stimulate your mind. Listen to the […]
1. Contact Us There are numerous ways to contact the office to set up services. Our client experience manager Kaitlynn Moran is here to help you. You can call Olive Branch at 732-659-0683, email at Katie@olivebranchtherapy group.com, and use the chat feature to talk to a live person directly on our website, olivebranchtherapygroup.com/. 2. Know […]
1. Forgive yourself Feeling guilty often comes after eating foods you know are unhealthy. However, guilt is often a feeling that leads to emotional eating. If you have an episode where you binge or eat unhealthy foods, forgive yourself. Focus on the motivation to change your food habits, not the feeling of guilt over the […]
Mother’s day is not necessarily a joyful holiday for all of us. It may actually be a trigger for painful memories or a reminder of loss, absence, of a relationship that is missing from our lives. Here are some ways to honor ourselves through validation and self care during a difficult time: Nurture yourself: treat […]
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College is an exciting time for young adults. However, it’s also a very stressful time. While starting college can feel like a marker of new independence, it’s also a period of rapid growth and new challenges. That’s one of the reasons it’s a great time to get started with therapy. Instead of navigating this transition […]
There has been a boom in the last few years in the awareness, offering, and requests for online therapy services. And it makes sense! Think of the world we’ve lived in the last few years: waves of the pandemic necessitating waves of quarantining ourselves in the midst of a high stress situation, and continued political […]
The new year is around the corner, and with it are murmurings of resolutions all over the place. Have you begun to think about how you would like to move through 2023? Some people find reframing resolutions as intentions is helpful–turning something that feels mandatory into a practice that offers you a chance to honor […]
Are you considering starting therapy, but aren’t sure if now is a good time? It’s completely normal to feel nervous about something new–especially something like therapy which requires a lot of vulnerability and hard work. But it can feel like there’s always a reason to put off taking care of yourself. Instead, here are reasons […]
If you’ve sought out therapy in the last year, chances are you’ve seen ads for (or maybe even thought about trying out) mental health and therapy apps. There are a lot of them now (and every podcast seems to be advertising them!) But what’s the deal with them? Are they really as good as they […]
It’s that time of year! The time where it feels like there are hearts and chocolates and little flying Cupid’s everywhere we turn. Just like any day with a lot of expectations placed on it, Valentine’s Day can be difficult for a lot of us. It can feel like a lot of pressure to live […]
