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08 Feb

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, depression, 2 Comments

Is Depression Different for Men?

Depression is sometimes referred to as the “under” disease: under-diagnosed, under-discussed, and under-treated. This is especially true for men. Men avoid getting help because they associate the symptoms of depression with weakness in character. Men think they are supposed to be tough and self-reliant. They are taught to manage pain and take charge of situations. … Continue reading »

05 Feb

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, relationships, Comments Off

4 Reasons for Therapy for a Bad Relationship.

Sometimes we find ourselves in relationships that make us miserable more than they make us happy. Relationships that we know in our hearts are not right still have a hold on us. If you’re feeling stuck in a dead-end relationship that keeps drawing you back in, how do you know when you should seek therapy? 1. … Continue reading »

02 Feb

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, relationships, 4 Comments

Learn the Secret to Happy Arguing.

How you argue, and more importantly, how you choose to end an argument, determine the long-term success or failure of your relationships. Being upset, distressed, troubled, or concerned does not give you license to be childish, abusive or condescending. It is mandatory in ANY fight that you control yourself. You are entitled to disagree. However, … Continue reading »

01 Feb

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, anger, Comments Off

Why is it easier to feel anger than hurt?

Anger is often called a secondary emotion because we tend to resort to anger in order to protect ourselves from or hide other vulnerable feelings. What does this mean? Anger is at the tip of the iceberg in that anger is one of the few feelings we make visible to others. But lurking just below … Continue reading »

10 Jan

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, depression, Comments Off

Never let them see you cry?

Many people have emotional outbursts. Maybe you cry easily. Maybe you get your feelings hurt and become defensive or become easily angered. Perhaps you become overwhelmed or even paralyzed from fear. Whatever you are feeling is valid. Whatever you are feeling is okay. It’s okay to have emotions. Becoming emotionally stronger doesn’t mean you don’t … Continue reading »

03 Jan

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, depression, Comments Off

Where strength comes from.

After important losses, we struggle with feelings of emptiness, purposeless and loneliness. Chronic worry, pressure and sleepless nights can take a huge toll on our physical and mental energy. It is common to feel overwhelmed with questions and riddled with doubts. Routine tasks seem to take tremendous effort. Emotional strength comes from your ability to … Continue reading »

16 Dec

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, stress, Comments Off

Managing Stress.

Everyone feels stressed, especially when people sense situations are out of control. Stress is generally used to describe normal responses to events that disturb our sense of balance. As we grow older and begin to accept more responsibility in our lives, the potential for stress and stressful situations grows immensely. Stress is anything that poses … Continue reading »

11 Dec

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, relationships, Comments Off

5 Relationship Mistakes.

If you had to repeat the last 6 months of your relationship, would you? Are you trying to make your new relationship work? Are you going through a bad phase? How long does it take you to recover after an argument? Are you looking to avoid repeating your past mistakes? Healthy relationships require a certain … Continue reading »

13 Nov

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, stress, Comments Off

Stressed from the election?

Has the election stressed you out? Many things can trigger stress and for many this election has certainly been one of them. When was the last time you had to deal with a big change? Disrupting our routine sparks anything from mild anxiety to extreme terror. Perhaps we have to deal with downsizing at our … Continue reading »

16 Oct

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, relationships, 1 Comment

4 Reasons We Judge Others

Let’s face it. We all judge one another. We judge each other’s actions. We judge each other’s words. We like to label people and put them in boxes. We brand people by education, age, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, physical appearance, income, class, behaviors, etc. The list goes on and on. It’s everywhere and it’s … Continue reading »

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