We often think about how we can do best to help loved ones in our care. So many would do anything to help their loved ones feel better, feel comfortable, and have everything they could possibly [...]
When a person is hit by a stroke, heart attack, fracture, or other major sudden medical issue, an emotional process follows. The time is often chaotic, and people are filled with many emotions [...]
Everyone experiences difficult times in life. Often, when we go through these times, we feel hopeless for our situation in the moment. During the time of the stressful event or difficult time, [...]
Everyone wants to feel loved. It’s a natural human desire. We want to feel loved by our romantic partners, family, children, and friends. We all show love and receive love differently though. [...]
For many, the holidays are a happy time of the year. The holidays are often a time spent with family and friends. When a family has experienced a recent loss, the holidays can be especially [...]
We’ve all heard of Seasonal Depression. The clinical term is Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD. When the weather starts to get colder, often our moods follow. Usually SAD starts in the fall [...]
As therapists, Live Well Counseling Services, LLC has worked with hospice on multiple occasions. We provide counseling to people on hospice, people contemplating end of life decisions, and [...]
We hear a lot about the Kubler-Ross five stages of grief: denial, bargaining, anger, depression, and acceptance. Many people think you move through these stages in sequential order after a [...]
Many people struggle with the idea of leaving their home. A home with space and memories is a big thing to give up. Going into assisted living means admitting additional help is needed. When [...]
Stress is a term that people use to describe their response to a difficult situation. Stress can lean to distress, a negative response to life’s stressors. A little stress can be helpful for [...]
