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Self-Help

Bouncing Back From Disappointment

Loriann Oberlin MS, LCPC on November 8, 2024

We show how resilient or how stuck we've become in the ways we process unforeseen adversity. These tips can help us to accept realities, remain healthy, and cultivate calm.

We show how resilient or how stuck we've become in the ways we process unforeseen adversity. These tips can help us to accept realities, remain healthy, and cultivate calm.

Deception

Lying: Protect Yourself From Deceptive People and Politics

Loriann Oberlin MS, LCPC on October 20, 2024

Ancient in origin, deception persists and proves to be of great magnitude today. Discover how we fall for falsehoods, a liar's rhetoric, and how to spare its mental anguish.

Ancient in origin, deception persists and proves to be of great magnitude today. Discover how we fall for falsehoods, a liar's rhetoric, and how to spare its mental anguish.

Narcissism

Healthy Adult Narcissism: The Trait You Do Want

Loriann Oberlin MS, LCPC on October 7, 2024

What we know of narcissism is not usually complimentary. Yet in its functional form, the trait can convey respect and positive regard rather than arrogance and superiority.

What we know of narcissism is not usually complimentary. Yet in its functional form, the trait can convey respect and positive regard rather than arrogance and superiority.

Health

Key Steps Can Make You a Strategic Health Consumer This Fall

Loriann Oberlin MS, LCPC on October 1, 2024

A good chunk of your paycheck goes to medical insurance. Know your options. Prudent action and planning maximize every dollar for your family's mental and physical health.

A good chunk of your paycheck goes to medical insurance. Know your options. Prudent action and planning maximize every dollar for your family's mental and physical health.

Parenting

Talking to Children and Teens About Elections

Loriann Oberlin MS, LCPC on September 29, 2024

No matter how hard you steer kids from election rancor, they see it. These strategies model positive messages kids will remember as they experience this stressful but historic era.

No matter how hard you steer kids from election rancor, they see it. These strategies model positive messages kids will remember as they experience this stressful but historic era.

Education

The Case for Mandatory Psychology Knowledge in Schools

Loriann Oberlin MS, LCPC on September 25, 2024

A Personal Perspective: Few states require psychology or human behavior courses in high school.

A Personal Perspective: Few states require psychology or human behavior courses in high school.

Bullying

The Psychology Behind Name-Calling in Politics and Beyond

Loriann Oberlin MS, LCPC on August 24, 2024

Back-to-school and a polarized nation bring name-calling into the spotlight. Understanding it helps us better recognize, reduce, and stop its slow, corrosive drip into our lives.

Back-to-school and a polarized nation bring name-calling into the spotlight. Understanding it helps us better recognize, reduce, and stop its slow, corrosive drip into our lives.

Aging

Aging: Positional, Personal, and Political Ramifications

Loriann Oberlin MS, LCPC on July 20, 2024

As we watch aging play out in our country and elections, the similarities between home and our workplaces become strikingly clear, and our decisions perhaps more straightforward.

As we watch aging play out in our country and elections, the similarities between home and our workplaces become strikingly clear, and our decisions perhaps more straightforward.

Punishment

Payback: When Rumination Leads to Retribution

Loriann Oberlin MS, LCPC on June 25, 2024

Some people ruminate on grudges and pass along pain. Ill-equipped to deal with insecurity and frustration, they often find easy, innocent targets to blame at work and at home.

Some people ruminate on grudges and pass along pain. Ill-equipped to deal with insecurity and frustration, they often find easy, innocent targets to blame at work and at home.

Relationships

A Vigorous, Mentally Fit Life Means Honing Core Abilities

Loriann Oberlin MS, LCPC on May 27, 2024

Honing four abilities not only makes us mentally self-aware but also increases our relationship harmony and equips us to grow and change with the winds of life.

Honing four abilities not only makes us mentally self-aware but also increases our relationship harmony and equips us to grow and change with the winds of life.

Self-Sabotage

Behaviors That Shave Off Mental Wellness

Loriann Oberlin MS, LCPC on May 18, 2024

Civility is lost among destructive behaviors, not only on the evening news but also in daily life. Lessening three harmful habits restores kindness and sets you up for success.

Civility is lost among destructive behaviors, not only on the evening news but also in daily life. Lessening three harmful habits restores kindness and sets you up for success.

Decision-Making

The Benefits of a Value-Driven Life

Loriann Oberlin MS, LCPC on March 30, 2024

Knowing and understanding your values can help shape your life decisions, career path, and even who you vote for.

Knowing and understanding your values can help shape your life decisions, career path, and even who you vote for.

Law and Crime

The Emotional Cost of Legal Help You Hire

Loriann Oberlin MS, LCPC on March 23, 2024

Professionals like your doctor or therapist must keep learning to benefit you. Attorneys who ignore this tenet of good practice can cause emotional and financial harm.

Professionals like your doctor or therapist must keep learning to benefit you. Attorneys who ignore this tenet of good practice can cause emotional and financial harm.

ADHD

Relationship Deficit When There’s Attention Deficit

Loriann Oberlin MS, LCPC on March 1, 2024

Explore insights into adult ADHD, its challenges, and strategies for navigating them successfully in various aspects of life, including as a couple.

Explore insights into adult ADHD, its challenges, and strategies for navigating them successfully in various aspects of life, including as a couple.

Consumer Behavior

A Children's, Now Adult, Tradition Taking on Pop Culture

Loriann Oberlin MS, LCPC on December 31, 2023

Adults gain insights from kid's classics, even the hugely popular Taylor Swift tome, that connects each generation's interests and shares current pop culture.

Adults gain insights from kid's classics, even the hugely popular Taylor Swift tome, that connects each generation's interests and shares current pop culture.

Motivation

Grant Yourself New Year Opportunities in Three Ways

Loriann Oberlin MS, LCPC on December 30, 2023

Have you survived an era you can't wait to usher out? Only three gifts you can grant are the keys to your future success. Invite them to lead a satisfying life ahead.

Have you survived an era you can't wait to usher out? Only three gifts you can grant are the keys to your future success. Invite them to lead a satisfying life ahead.

Motivation

Calendars You Choose Benefit Your Mind and Body

Loriann Oberlin MS, LCPC on December 2, 2023

What you display on a wall or desk does more than provide a date. It affects motivation and energy and keeps your focus on mind, body, and spirit. Carefully consider your calendar.

What you display on a wall or desk does more than provide a date. It affects motivation and energy and keeps your focus on mind, body, and spirit. Carefully consider your calendar.

Passive-Aggression

6 Long-Term Consequences of Passive-Aggression

Loriann Oberlin MS, LCPC on October 22, 2023

Those who act aloof, must have their way, harbor grudges, and deliver payback think with no shades of gray. Their blocking and low empathy catch up with them or their loved ones.

Those who act aloof, must have their way, harbor grudges, and deliver payback think with no shades of gray. Their blocking and low empathy catch up with them or their loved ones.

Therapy

New Mental Health Care Opportunities During Open Enrollment

Loriann Oberlin MS, LCPC on October 16, 2023

Per the Mental Health Access Improvement Act, counselors and marriage-family therapists will provide health care to more Americans. Open enrollment is the time to learn more.

Per the Mental Health Access Improvement Act, counselors and marriage-family therapists will provide health care to more Americans. Open enrollment is the time to learn more.

Burnout

Your Therapist Rarely Sees a Wage Increase

Loriann Oberlin MS, LCPC on September 29, 2023

Therapists struggle with work-life balance and adequate pay, forcing them out of the field. This is the biggest reason for a clinician shortage and crisis in America.

Therapists struggle with work-life balance and adequate pay, forcing them out of the field. This is the biggest reason for a clinician shortage and crisis in America.