mental health Archives - Kathleen Coughlin

How to Turn a Move into More Than Just a Physical Fresh Start

February 22, 2021 by Jennifer Scott

There are plenty of reasons why people move. Maybe you want a nicer house. Maybe you need to be closer to your job. Maybe you want to be closer to family. While most can identify their specific reasons for moving, many chose to focus only on the physical nature of the move. This means they are missing a great opportunity to use this major life transition as a time of renewal, a fresh start. You can piggyback off this life shift and make some lifestyle changes that will benefit you for years to ...read more

Filed Under: Anxiety, Counselor Ormond Beach, Couples counseling, Couples/Marriage, Depression, General, Goals, Self Care, Self Esteem, Stress, Uncategorized, Work Life Balance Tagged With: anxiety, communication, counseling, depression, divorce, family, family therapy, goal setting, mediation, mental health, Ocean VIsta Counseling, self care, stress, therapy

Helping Seniors Stay in Touch Through Technology

February 11, 2021 by Mary Shannon

Image via Pexels Keeping in touch with family and friends can be a challenge for seniors living on their own. Whether loved ones are far away or simply unable to visit in person, they might feel lonely and isolated at times. Fortunately, technology has made it easier than ever for families and friends to stay connected. Many products on the market are easy to use and can enhance the lives of those living alone, helping them maintain relationships and reach out to others ...read more

Filed Under: Communication, Communication, Depression, Family Therapy, General, Self Care, Stress, Telehealth, Uncategorized, Women's Issues Tagged With: anxiety, communication, coronavirus, covid, depression, elderly, isolation, mental health, seniors, stay in touch, technology, Telehealth

How Social Media Can Actually be Good for Our Mental Health

January 22, 2021 by Kathleen Coughlin

Whenever there is a discussion about social media and mental health, there is generally a negative association. Many studies now have pointed to individuals developing depression or anxiety as a result of time spent on social media sites like Facebook and Twitter. But is this a full picture? There is actually another side to the coin that suggests social media can actually be good for some people’s mental health. The key is to be a mindful social media user. Social Media Keeps Us ...read more

Filed Under: General, Stress, Uncategorized, Work Life Balance Tagged With: anxiety, children, counseling, depression, facebook, instagram, mental health, online, social media, stress, therapy

3 Ways to Practice Self-Care for Improved Psychological Health and Happiness

November 12, 2020 by Author: Jennifer Scott

When we think of self-care, things like soaking in a bubble bath, booking a massage, and reading a good book typically come to mind. While these are all excellent self-care strategies to incorporate into our lives — particularly when we’re feeling stressed, anxious, and overworked — sometimes our self-care needs run much deeper. If you're struggling with managing negative thoughts and emotions, for instance, therapy sessions with one of the counselors at Ocean Vista Counseling may be a good ...read more

Filed Under: Anxiety, Couples/Marriage, General, Stress, Work Life Balance, Workaholic Tagged With: health, mental health, mindfulness, psychological health, self care, therapy

How Family Therapy Can Help Families Be Resilient During COVID-19

October 6, 2020 by Kathleen Coughlin

All of us have struggled in our own way to deal with the effects of the coronavirus. But if you are a parent, you most likely have even more concerns about the impact the virus and subsequent lockdown have had on the emotional health of your children. Could your family benefit from family therapy? You’ve most likely taken certain precautions over the past few months to ensure your family’s health and well-being. You’ve made sure to social distance yourself from others, taking care not to ...read more

Filed Under: Family Therapy Tagged With: child mental health, children, counseling, covid, family, family therapy, mental health, pandemic, therapy

The Mental Health Dangers of an Over-Stuffed School Schedule

August 11, 2020 by Sarah Allen

For their children to succeed as adults, many parents think they’ve got to be involved in numerous extracurricular activities with a jam-packed school schedule. Perhaps we believe this abundance of activities will foster a sense of pride and accomplishment. But is this excessive involvement in activities doing more harm than good? According to a study published in the journal “Sport, Education, and Society,” the social demands of an extracurricular-heavy and/or manic school schedule are not ...read more

Filed Under: Adolescents/Teens, Children, Family Therapy, Parenting, School & Academics, Stress Tagged With: extracurricular, kids, mental health, Ocean VIsta Counseling, parenting, school, school schedule

Separation & Divorce Discourse: The Art of Co-Parenting

August 4, 2019 by Kathleen Coughlin

Separation & Divorce Discourse: The Art of Co-Parenting Separation & Divorce inevitably bring up a wide range of emotions for everyone in a family system. Grief, anger, guilt, sadness, and confusion are all par for the course with this difficult and life-changing decision. The dissolution of a marriage with children is even more and complicated emotionally harrowing. The separation of a couple with children requires ongoing contact with one another for the purposes of co-parenting, ...read more

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: co-parenting, Collaborative, communication, Cooperative, coParenter, Coparently, counseling, divorce, family mediation, Family Mediator, mental health, Ocean VIsta Counseling, Our Family Wizard, Parenting Coordinator, Talking Parent, therapy

Co-Parenting Equals Communicating

August 1, 2019 by Kathleen Coughlin

Co-Parenting Equals Communicating, Cooperating, Compromise and Consistency Co-Parenting Equals Communicating. When a separation or divorce occurs ALL members of the family are going through challenging times. The benefit of counseling offers the children and/or parents an external outlet of support. Most importantly it helps to understand how to co-parent in a healthy, respectful, and child first manner. Co-Parenting with someone you may have anger towards is going to come out in your ...read more

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: co-parenting, Co-Parenting Equals Communicating, communication, compromise, consistency, cooperation, coparent, counseling, divorce, mental health, Ocean VIsta Counseling, parental alienation, parenting plan, separation, single parent, therapy