When I first started my practice, I remember reading a statistic about divorce that I found shocking. And that was that 40-50% of all marriages in the United States ended in divorce. According to recent surveys, however, the divorce rate in the U.S. fell by 18% between 2008 and 2016. While everyone has their theory […]
Do You Have C-PTSD?
You have most likely heard the term Post Traumatic Stress Disorder – also known as PTSD. It is used to describe the mental and emotional anguish suffered by those who have experienced sudden trauma. PTSD is often experienced by soldiers as well as those who have been victims of rape and other crimes, and even […]
How to Deal with Holiday Stress
Written by Sandy Stone, Licensed Professional Counselor Monday, September 23rd, was the first day of fall. Thinking of fall may bring your thoughts to the upcoming holiday season and all the hustle and bustle you have to look forward to from fall festivals, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and all the way to the New Year. The […]
How to Find Friends as an Adult
You may remember growing up, meeting your best friend on the playground or making friends in French class. As adults, we don’t have systems built in to make friends like we did as children. We can’t even reach out to loved ones for help, because while it’s socially acceptable to say “I’m looking for a […]
How Chronic Illness Can Affect Your Mental Health
If you are suffering from a chronic illness, you are not alone. Almost half of the population in the United States is currently battling some form of chronic physical illness. In fact, chronic illness is the number one driver of healthcare costs in America. Some of the most prevalent examples of chronic illnesses are: Epilepsy […]
Does Your Partner Have Postpartum Depression? 5 Signs to Watch
The birth of a new baby brings joy and wonder into our lives. But for many women, the first days and weeks after delivery are mentally and emotionally challenging. This is a result of the massive hormonal changes her body is going through. On top of these extreme hormonal shifts, there is the serious sleep […]
5 Ways to Get a Better Night’s Sleep with Anxiety
Affecting nearly 40 million adults in the United States, anxiety is one of the country’s most common mental health disorders. Sleep disturbances such as insomnia are highly prevalent amongst those who suffer from anxiety disorder. If you have trouble falling asleep, it may heighten or trigger your anxiety, and vice versa. While it can be […]
4 Steps for Setting Academic Goals with Your Child
When children are taught how to set and achieve goals, they learn that decisions have consequences and that hard work earns rewards. As your child sets and works towards academic goals, their self-confidence will grow, and they’ll take pride in themselves and their achievements. They will learn how to focus, how to prioritize, and ultimately […]
The “Medicine” of Group Therapy
Often times other people have good advice, suggestions, or even just knowing that you are not alone on your journey can help ease your sense of loneliness. In this short video, April Reeder, LPC talks about how often times other people in your group may have just the right “medicine” you are needing. Learn more […]
How long can you expect to be in group mental health therapy
A lot of people wonder how long they will in therapy, whether it’s in individual mental health therapy or group mental health therapy. April Reeder, LPC talks about how you make decisions regarding how long to be in therapy. You can read more about our mental health therapy groups here: https://legacycounselingservices.com/groupcounselingtulsa/
What To Expect in a Mental Health Therapy Group
Do you think you might benefit from joining a mental health therapy group but feel scared because you don’t know what to expect? In this short video, April Reeder, LPC talks about what you expect when you join a mental health therapy group. Learn more about the groups that we offer for teen girls, chronic […]
Why You Should Consider Group Therapy
April Reeder, LPC at Legacy Counseling Service in Broken Arrow shares why a mental health therapy group is something you should consider. To learn more about our mental health group therapy options visit https://legacycounselingservices.com/groupcounselingtulsa/
Why EMDR is a Helpful Treatment for Sexual Abuse Survivors
In the United States, one in three women and one in six men will experience some form of sexual abuse in their lifetime, according to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC). When sexual abuse happens, many people don’t know how to cope with the event or express their feelings in a healthy way. The result is […]
A Parent’s Guide to Teen Depression and Suicide
The statistics on teen suicide are staggering. According to the Centers for Disease Control, each year, an average of 8% of American teens will attempt suicide. This makes suicide the second leading cause of death for kids aged 10 to 24. In fact, it is believed that more teenagers die from suicide than from cancer, pneumonia, birth […]
Why Most People Misunderstand Depression
Of all the words in the English language, depression must be one of the most misunderstood. Why does this term seem to confuse so many people? Why is its real meaning so hard to grasp? It is because the term has two starkly contrasting meanings, depending on who is using it. Among clinicians, the term […]
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