Wisdom Within Counseling and Coaching
Helping Kids, Teens, & Couples Build Positive, Meaningful Relationships
You may be in an abusive relationship if you have found yourself in a relationship with a narcissist What is being in a relationship with a narcissist like? Often, a narcissist person has deep insecurities and inadequacies. They often feel unlovable. As well, they want to be seen as superior, excessive admiration, and have a huge ego. Being in a
Codependency is a dependence on a partner or friend or family member that affects mental, emotional, physical, or spiritual well-being. Codependence consists of attachment-style patterns developed in childhood and can overlap with other personality disorders such as dependent personality disorder. Holistic codependency counseling in Old Saybrook, Connecticut can support rebuilding your self-worth and confidence. What are common artists of a
How to Recover During a Nervous Breakdown Outside of Therapy Sessions There is no standard definition of a nervous breakdown. However, The New York Times labels a nervous breakdown as a mental state in which a person is undergoing extreme stress that inhibits them from functioning normally on a day-to-day basis. People experience nervous breakdowns because they feel overwhelmed with extreme stress,
In therapy, it can be difficult to keep an adolescent or teen engaged for a full session. Also, talking for that long may not have worked for your child in the past. They may struggle to communicate their thoughts and feelings. Additionally, they may feel like they are being questioned or interrogated. Finally, your adolescent or teen may not enjoy
Are you struggling with fatigue? Do you find yourself overwhelmed and feel like you are just moving through your daily routine? Are you having trouble sleeping? Has food become a common “happy place” or sense of solace? If you answer yes to any of these questions then most likely, you are stressed. Many women often deal with adversities that usually
Do you often find it difficult to engage in conversation when meeting new people? Have you experienced fear being in unfamiliar environments? Maybe you avoid social outings because they aren’t your cup of tea, or maybe you have been missing meetings at work due to a fear of speaking in front of your office. If you are experiencing significant distress
Have you been considering starting therapy, but are not comfortable with just sitting and talking for an hour? Maybe you’ve tried traditional talk therapy before and felt like something was missing. Do you or your child have ADHD, and struggle to sit in an office for an hour? At Wisdom Within Counseling, we offer outdoor walk and talk therapy in
Often, when if have PTSD, you may be afraid to share with your partner more about yourself. And, with PTSD, it may very hard to trust the people closest to you. Some people with PTSD may also be very inappropriately open with people should not be open with. Commonly, with PTSD, you may experience panic attacks, anxiety, fear, and flooding
Are you feeling more distance between you and your partner? Maybe you’ve been struggling to communicate with one another. Also, you may feel like you and your partner can’t see eye to eye. At Wisdom Within Counseling, we use creative, holistic, and playful approaches to strengthen your relationship. We offer drama therapy for couples who are looking to reconnect with
Has your teen suddenly stopped talking to you? Maybe they used to share everything with you. Now, however, they barely tell you anything. Also, you may find that they get angry when you ask questions. It may seem like every time you try to engage, they start yelling and shut down even more. Wisdom Within Counseling specializes in helping you