Postpartum depression, also known as PPD, is a common condition affecting over 3 million women in the United States each year. PPD is more intense and longer-lasting than the also common “baby blues”, which are general feelings of sadness occurring within the first few days after having a child. In some cases, postpartum depression doesn’t…
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“Maybe later…” Do underlined depressive symptoms unconsciously contribute to procrastination or do procrastination behaviors lead to feelings of depression? The intersection of procrastination and depression is a weighted and interesting picture of overall mental health. Depressed feelings and procrastination are very common occurrences. At Louis Laves-Webb, LCSW, LPC-S & Associates we’ve supported numerous clients to…
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Erikson Development Psychologist Erik Erikson postulated that human beings have certain inalienable developmental tasks that are associated with each stage of our lives from crib to grave. These stages, he suggested, are binary and that we either “successfully” accomplish a given stage or we become entrenched in a form of “arrested development” as we encounter…
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Feeling nervous is a normal and natural part of the human experience. Whether it’s meeting someone new, a job interview, or a public speaking engagement, feeling nervous can come with the territory. Additionally, some individuals that may be more prone to feelings of anxiety, social nuances, have a history of traumatic experiences or have a…
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Anxiety disorders can range in breadth and scope and can be significantly varied in their presentation. They can include social anxieties, perfectionism, obsessive thoughts coupled with compulsive behaviors, cutting, eating disorders, phobias, and tics. It is common to have a cluster of anxiety symptoms and although we are going to look more deeply at nervous…
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Many couples can become entrenched in negative cycles, power struggles, or difficult feelings that arise during the course of their relationships. The good news is that you are not alone. On the road to true intimacy, trust, and connection, relationship friction is considered normal and even a necessary part of a viable relationship process. What…
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Throughout the Coronavirus pandemic, the demand for therapy skyrocketed. Due to the rampant increase of anxiety and depression due to the uncertainty of the time, many people have looked to counselors or therapists to talk through their feelings. As the demand for therapists skyrocketed, so did the number of clients that they were taking on.…
DetailsThe following is a quote by Louis Laves-Webb, LCSW, LPC-S in regards to the “Clinical Supervisor of the Week” award: “I adhere to many of the core values that are represented in the majority of the healing professions. Values such as non-judgement, staying curious, continually learning and growing, a client’s right to self-determination, and remaining…
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1. Understand Why It May Serve You to Not “Let Go” Sometimes people can hold onto traumas and other difficult emotional experiences in a way that may have a subtle ‘pay off’. This idea ask that you closely examine the ways in which holding onto the wound is potentially “helpful” to you. Perhaps, it allows…
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In the age of social media, it can be easy to feel like we need to fit in a box of what is considered “normal”. Don’t let social media dictate what “normal” is. Instead, check out our tips for how to improve body image and share gratitude for the skin you’re in.
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