The “There’s Always Something Better” Syndrome
This article was provided by our Graduate Intern Hadass Kantorowicz As we start to re-adjust to life being more social again, many of us may realize there’s far too many options out there. During this new… Continue reading
How Hobbies Benefit Our Mental Health
Outside of our busy everyday schedules, it’s important that we also take part in purposeful activities that add joy to our lives. Hobbies are ways for us to pursue things that interest us and have… Continue reading
How to Support the AAPI Community
During the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an exponential rise in racism, violence and targeted hate towards Asian-Americans. This was further brought to light this past week, when seven women were killed; six of them Asian,… Continue reading
3 Ways to Support Women’s Mental Health
In honor of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, which just passed, we would like to devote this blog post to talk about women’s mental health. Sadly, there is still a lot of stigma… Continue reading
5 Healthy Boundaries to Set in 2021
The new year marks a fresh start for many people. It is an opportunity to evaluate the past year and set our intentions for the new year. While we focus on our new resolutions or… Continue reading
4 Tips for Practicing Self-Validation
Many of us may struggle with self-doubt or imposter syndrome from time to time. Because of this, we may also find it hard sometimes to validate ourselves. We might know how to validate others well,… Continue reading
How to Manage An Eating Disorder During the Holidays
Thanksgiving is right around the corner and the holiday season is almost in full swing. If you are in recovery from an eating disorder, it can be an anxiety-inducing time with all of the gatherings… Continue reading
Should I See a Therapist? 5 Signs You Could Benefit From Therapy
One common misconception about therapy is that it’s only for people with “serious issues.” At Oregon Counseling, we work to remove the stigma of mental health treatment. While many people see therapists for common mental… Continue reading
Physical Self-Care: Self-Care Series (Part 1)
Introduction to the Self-Care Series This is an uncertain, stressful time for a lot of people. During this year we’ve experienced an ongoing pandemic, an economic downturn, intense political polarization, and most recently, devastating fires… Continue reading