The Mental Health Blog
Should I Have Children?
It’s about 9 years ago and I am sitting in my closet of a therapy office waiting for my first counseling client. I’ve got my brown leather loveseat ready to be used and a giant desk modeled after the old accordion style desks from the 1900’s facing the opposite wall....
Hypnosis Explained
Social Stigma Anytime the word hypnosis is brought up the first thing people think is, people quacking like ducks and doing weird things out of their control. There are other misconceptions that when under hypnosis the subject is not aware of their surroundings, they...
4 Reasons to Hire a Greenway Therapy Therapist
Therapists are rolling out off the conveyor belt like hot cakes. We have really become a dime-a-dozen industry. Mental health care is rising in popularity, which is amazing, but with such a saturated industry coupled with the fact that therapists have a tendency to...
Why Am I So Stressed and Overwhelmed?
We are so overwhelmed and overstimulated in the world we live in! We are constantly having to make choices in varying degrees. We decide what we wear every day and what we eat every day. We also have bigger decisions to make like what type of insurance to purchase or...
How Your Attachment Style Impacts Everything (Yes, It Is That Important)
It is hard to believe that any single aspect of the self can impact so much of your life, feelings of relationship satisfaction, and overall levels of happiness. But, your attachment style may be much more important than you think. Your attachment style can affect...
Am I in an Abusive Relationship?
Relationships are a natural part of the human experience. We all want to feel loved, valued, and supported. But, some relationships may leave us feeling unsure, unsafe, or worthless. Sometimes the best way to judge whether a relationship is healthy or unhealthy, or...
3 Ways to Help Your Child Calm Down
One of the most frustrating things as a parent is dealing with melt downs! Children and adolescents both can suffer from the dreaded melt down. It ranges from an over tired toddler, screaming on the floor to a ticked off teenager slamming the door in your face. Here...
Alone With Grief
In Shakespeare's famous Hamlet, one line about grief has always been meaningful to me. When Hamlet loses his father and is overcome with grief, those around him attempt to console him with the reassurance that death is “common”— it is simply a part of life. But for...
Why is my Child Misbehaving?
Whether you’re a parent to a Nealer child or an older teen, how often do you ask yourself “why can’t they just behave?” Many parents struggle with this same question. The truth is that the answer is typically complex and unique, just like your child. But, having more...
Navigating Family Time During the Holidays
For many people the holidays bring a sense of excitement and joy, and a part of that is special time with family. For many people the same can be true about stress for the exact reasons--especially time with family. This can be due to several reasons: you--and your...