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What is the Purpose of Emotions? Feelings Decoded.

To feel is to be human. I believe we have a love-hate relationship with our emotions! Sometimes emotions feel great and it gives our lives such depth while other times our emotions cause such distress and creates behavioral destruction. So what is the purpose of our emotions? What are our emotions trying to tell us? By having a better understanding behind our emotions, we are able to understand and communicate more effectively.

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How do I have difficult conversations?

Nobody likes to feel awkward and definitely not hurt. To speak your truth can sometimes feel impossible to do but you know it needs to be done or else nothing else will change and the relationship suffers. What makes certain conversations so difficult? What can be done about it? We explore the nature of these situations and how we can set up wins in our relationships.

behavioral health, counseling, mental health, psychologyTimothy YenMay 31, 2019attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, anger management, angry, avoidance, abuse, adjustment disorder, anxiety attack, anxiety disorders, adhd, adhd symptoms, addiction, anxiety, adhd symptoms in kids, building self esteem, behavioral therapist, bereavement counseling, couples counseling, counseling, counseling for kids, customer service, codependency, child therapist, couples therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, common family problems, drugs, de-stigmize, depression, diagnosis, depression therapy, drug abuse, divorce, family therapy, family caregiving, family counseling, family problems and solutions, financial difficulties, growth, goals, generalized anxiety disorder, growth therapy, how to deal with anxiety, how to deal with depression, how to cope with loss, how to cope with death, how to build self esteem, internet addiction, irritable, loss of a loved one, long term therapy, labeling, lgbt counseling, LGBT counseling, lgbt mental health services, LGBT mental health services, money, marriage therapy, military service, mental health, mental disorders, mindfulness, men's health issues, marriage counseling questions, marriage and family therapist, new year, new year resolutions, ocd, OCD, obsessive compulsive disorder, OCD treatment, ptsd, PTSD, psych meds, panic, panic attacks, parenting, parenting skills, PTSD treatment, post traumatic stress disorder, procrastination, professionalism, personal growth, personal development, personal development counseling, psychologist, panic disorders, panic disorder, PTSD symptoms, ptsd symptoms, premarital counseling, psych medication, parent child interaction, parent child interaction therapy, questions, relationship tips, relationship therapy, sexual abuse, shame, self esteem, social skills, social anxiety, seeking a counseling, self esteem counseling, suicidal ideation, spirituality, self respect, self worth, stages of mourning, seeking a therapist, symptoms of depression, self esteem therapy for children, social anxiety disorder, tim yen, trauma, therapy, tips, types of depression, types of therapy for anxiety, tricks, therapist, teen counseling, therapy for adults, veterans, win, winning, wins, worth, what is anxiety, work stress, worldviewComment

What is better, private practice counseling or hospital outpatient counseling? Expectations uncovered.

You may be seeking counseling support but asking the question “Should I see a private practice therapist or get an insurance that covers counseling through a hospital or clinic?” Finding the right therapist and setting is crucial to your personal growth and healing. So which one is better or right for you? This article will address the benefits and costs of each kind to help you make the right decision!

behavioral health, counseling, mental health, psychologyTimothy YenMay 3, 2019attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, anger management, angry, avoidance, abuse, adjustment disorder, anxiety attack, anxiety disorders, adhd, adhd symptoms, addiction, anxiety, adhd symptoms in kids, building self esteem, behavioral therapist, bereavement counseling, couples counseling, counseling, counseling for kids, customer service, codependency, child therapist, couples therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, common family problems, drugs, de-stigmize, depression, diagnosis, depression therapy, drug abuse, divorce, family therapy, family caregiving, family counseling, family problems and solutions, financial difficulties, growth, goals, generalized anxiety disorder, growth therapy, how to deal with anxiety, how to deal with depression, how to cope with loss, how to cope with death, how to build self esteem, internet addiction, irritable, loss of a loved one, long term therapy, labeling, lgbt counseling, LGBT counseling, lgbt mental health services, LGBT mental health services, marriage therapy, military service, mental health, mental disorders, mindfulness, men's health issues, marriage counseling questions, marriage and family therapist, new year, ocd, OCD, obsessive compulsive disorder, OCD treatment, ptsd, PTSD, psych meds, panic, panic attacks, parenting, parenting skills, PTSD treatment, post traumatic stress disorder, procrastination, professionalism, personal growth, personal development, personal development counseling, psychologist, panic disorders, panic disorder, PTSD symptoms, ptsd symptoms, premarital counseling, psych medication, parent child interaction, parent child interaction therapy, questions, relationship tips, relationship therapy, sexual abuse, shame, self esteem, social skills, social anxiety, seeking a counseling, self esteem counseling, suicidal ideation, spirituality, self respect, self worth, stages of mourning, seeking a therapist, symptoms of depression, self esteem therapy for children, social anxiety disorder, tim yen, trauma, therapy, tips, types of depression, types of therapy for anxiety, tricks, therapist, teen counseling, veterans, win, worth, what is anxiety, work stress, worldview, winning, winsComment

Psych meds scare me. Why would anyone consider taking psych meds? The truth about psych medication.

Being in the hospital setting has given me a lot of exposure around people’s fear around psych meds. I have the privilege of working alongside some amazing psychiatrists, pediatricians, and nurse practitioners who assist in providing this service but most clients initially do not want it. Why? I want to talk openly about the fears and concerns shared with me over the years and answer some of those questions around psych meds.

behavioral health, counseling, mental health, psychology, stigmaTimothy YenMarch 31, 2019attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, angry, avoidance, abuse, adjustment disorder, anxiety attack, anxiety disorders, adhd, anger management, adhd symptoms, addiction, anxiety, adhd symptoms in kids, building self esteem, behavioral therapist, bereavement counseling, couples counseling, counseling, counseling for kids, codependency, child therapist, couples therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, common family problems, drugs, drug abuse, psych meds, psych medication, diagnosis, de-stigmize, depression, depression therapy, divorce, family therapy, family caregiving, family counseling, family problems and solutions, financial difficulties, growth, goals, generalized anxiety disorder, growth therapy, how to deal with anxiety, how to deal with depression, how to cope with loss, how to cope with death, how to build self esteem, internet addiction, irritable, loss of a loved one, long term therapy, labeling, lgbt counseling, LGBT counseling, lgbt mental health services, LGBT mental health services, marriage therapy, military service, mental health, mental disorders, mindfulness, men's health issues, marriage counseling questions, marriage and family therapist, new year, ocd, OCD, obsessive compulsive disorder, OCD treatment, ptsd, PTSD, panic, panic attacks, parenting, parenting skills, PTSD treatment, post traumatic stress disorder, professionalism, personal growth, personal development, personal development counseling, psychologist, PTSD symptoms, ptsd symptoms, premarital counseling, parent child interaction, parent child interaction therapy, panic disorder, panic disorders, questions, relationship tips, relationship therapy, tricks, sexual abuse, shame, self esteem, social skills, social anxiety, seeking a counseling, self esteem counseling, suicidal ideation, spirituality, self respect, self worth, stages of mourning, seeking a therapist, symptoms of depression, self esteem therapy for children, social anxiety disorder, tim yen, trauma, therapy, tips, types of depression, types of therapy for anxiety, therapist, teen counseling, therapy for adults, veterans, win, winning, worth, what is anxiety, work stress, winsComment