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Maintaining Your Mental Health

Maintaining Your Mental Health

Being happy in life starts with good mental health. If we don’t have that, we won’t be happy. It is easy to get caught up in placing our attention on things that we want in life, rather than being content and grateful for what we already have. We think that once I get this or that I will be happy…

Posted by David Schlagter, LCSW in Individual Therapy
Why Men Don’t Express Their Feelings

Why Men Don’t Express Their Feelings

In order to express our feelings, we need to be able to identify them. Our basic core feelings are fear, anger, sadness, shame, guilt, and happy. Every person on the planet has these feelings regardless if they can identify them by name or not. They are neither right or wrong or good or bad. They..

Posted by David Schlagter, LCSW in Individual Therapy
6 Ways to Boost Your Self-Esteem

6 Ways to Boost Your Self-Esteem

The relationship we have with ourselves is the most important relationship we will ever have. We are with ourselves every minute of our lives. When we like and love who we are we will be content and at peace and life becomes so much better. High self-esteem is obtainable for you regardless of what..

Posted by David Schlagter, LCSW in Individual Therapy
Can A Marriage Survive Infidelity?

Can A Marriage Survive Infidelity?

*This was originally written for Bayview Therapy.

The article, “Can a Marriage Survive Infidelity?” was written with the intention to help couples who are struggling with trying to work through issues of infidelity in their marriage and/or relationship. It points out that it is..

Posted by David Schlagter, LCSW in Couples Counseling
How to Manage General Anxiety So You Can Experience Greater Peace

How to Manage General Anxiety So You Can Experience Greater Peace

*This was originally written for Bayview Therapy.

The blog post, “How to Manage General Anxiety So You Can Experience Greater Peace”, was written to give the reader a better idea of what General Anxiety is and provide valuable tools to manage and prevent it. Read the full article here:..

Posted by David Schlagter, LCSW in Anxiety
The Key to Having a Good Relationship

The Key to Having a Good Relationship

Over the years of working with couples, I have found that most relationship problems come from the inability to communicate effectively. This is certainly not something you haven’t heard before. But most people minimize its importance or think they are communicating effectively when they are not.

 

Posted by David Schlagter, LCSW in Couples Counseling
How to Get From Anxiety to Peace

How to Get From Anxiety to Peace

*This was originally written for Bayview Therapy.

The blog post, “How To Get From Anxiety To Peace” starts out with reminding us that peace is within us. It is at the core of who we are. But it’s hard to experience that peace when we are feeling anxious. The blog helps us understand what..

Posted by David Schlagter, LCSW in Anxiety
Building Mindfulness into Your Daily Routine to Reduce Anxiety

Building Mindfulness into Your Daily Routine to Reduce Anxiety

So many people experience anxiety. There’s so much going on in today’s world – from hectic schedules, to social media and news, to the pandemic… it’s no wonder people feel overwhelmed. Mindfulness can be an incredibly powerful tool to help you manage your anxiety and feel better.

 

Posted by David Schlagter, LCSW in Anxiety