June 2022 – Shaded Bough Counseling

Four Self-Care Tips for Students

June 27, 2022 July 2, 2022 / mental health, self-care

If you’re in high school, you’ve probably heard stories about how difficult it can be to adjust to college life. If you’re in college or graduate school, you already know! Standard advice like “get eight hours of sleep every night” and “eat healthy” may be easier said than done when you’re moving to a new town or living in a dorm. So, set yourself up for success with some self-care tips for students, based on what’s helped my clients the most in their college years.

How to React to Passive-Aggressive Jealousy

June 21, 2022 August 10, 2022 / communication, jealousy, relationships

Most people struggle with jealousy sometimes. Sometimes, you want what other people have; other times, it’s because you’re afraid of losing someone. But most people don’t feel good about saying that outright, so it often manifests as passive-aggressive jealousy. And if someone else does it to you, it could leave you feeling stressed, guilty and confused.

How to Help Someone with Low Self-esteem

June 16, 2022 July 2, 2022 / mental health, self-esteem

You probably know people with low self-esteem. It can be frustrating and sad to see someone you care about struggle in how they see themselves, and you might wish you could fix their self-esteem for them. But you can be a voice of support that helps them keep going.