How to Cope With Difficult Relatives During the Holidays
For a lot of people, the holidays are a time of fun, relaxation, and family bonding. For others, family time isn’t as pleasurable as they wish it were. If the holiday season is riddled with anxiety of spending time with your family, you are not alone, and there are ways to cope. Difficult relatives can […]
A Psychotherapist’s Tips On Maintaining Healthy Boundaries With Patients
Part of what makes therapy meaningful and therapeutic is that the relationship a client has with their therapist is not a personal one. If a patient and therapist have a personal relationship, the relationship adopts a different dynamic, becoming what is known in the psychotherapy world as a dual relationship. A dual relationship is when […]
Lifelong Shackles of Family Conflict During Wedding Planning
You’ve survived the wedding planning process, and your day went off without a hitch. Or did it? Many couples experience conflict with family members during wedding planning. If that conflict remains unresolved, it can have a lifelong impact on you, your partner, and your family. Let’s explore how those conflicts can manifest in the future […]
Physical vs Mental Health: Why to Prioritize Your Mental Health the Same Way You Prioritize Your Physical Health
As life in the 21st century progresses, our society is placing more and more emphasis on physical health. We spend a lot of time working out, eating healthily, and taking supplements to keep our bodies in peak condition. There is no denying how mental health awareness is growing (especially in the past couple of years), […]
A Champion For Mental Health in WNY
“I hope I live to see the day where we no longer have a priority distinction between physical and mental health,” says Lisa Balderman LCSW-R, psychotherapist and owner of Balderman Wellness. Unfortunately, while awareness for the importance of mental and behavioral health is on the rise, the response to the COVID-19 pandemic has further highlighted […]
Navigating Family Conflict During Wedding Planning
Weddings are sensational. It’s the start of a new chapter for couples (and their families). But, a lot of preparation goes into creating that “perfect” day. Venues, invitations, wedding parties, dresses, and music, are all part of wedding preparations. However, during wedding planning, some challenges can occur between the couple, their families, or individuals within […]
Advice Parties: A Unique Way to Hang With Friends and Get A Little Life Guidance
A new job offer. Your boyfriend proposed. Overtime is cutting into your time with the kids. A big fight with your husband – or a small tift over the dishes again. For life’s ups and downs, we usually count on a close friend or family member to share the news with, talk it out, or […]
The Benefits of Clinical Consultation in Therapy
Many mental health professionals associate clinical supervision with trainees. In reality, psychotherapists at any stage of their career can benefit from clinical supervision, as it provides them with ongoing support and expert insights. To become a licensed clinical social worker with the psychotherapy privilege, a trainee must complete a minimum number of therapy hours under […]
What to Do When a Patient Leaves a Bad Review
An online presence is a helpful tool for any therapy practice. In fact, nowadays it’s almost non-negotiable. An essential part of online reputation management is handling bad reviews with grace — and this requires both tact and foresight. Because of the taboo around mental health, many people have been hesitant to review their therapists online. […]
The Importance of Prioritizing Mental Health in the Workplace
The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed the nature of work. Not only has remote work become incredibly common, but a significant number of people have quit their jobs in what has been dubbed “The Great Resignation.” One of the underlying causes of these changes? Mental health. Because of the pandemic, people from all walks of life […]