Blog
Welcome to the Chanderbhan Psychological Services blog. Our blog offers information and insights about emotional health and well-being. While the blogs are not a substitute for professional advice, we hope these posts will give you new tools to help you improve your mental health and wellness.
Grieving During The Holidays
During this time of family gatherings and social activity, those of us who are grieving a loss often get overlooked. But it’s important to acknowledge that this time of year will be more difficult: the loss you’re grieving will be highlighted by the memories that come up and the togetherness associated with this time of year.
Sleep is Not A Suggestion: Why Sleep Matters for Mental Health
If your sleep hygiene isn’t where it needs to be, it can worsen the symptoms of anxiety and other psychological disorders. It’s important to understand what good sleep hygiene is and why it’s so important for your mental health.
Work-Life Balance: Avoiding Workism
It’s not impossible to be highly valuable and productive in the office and at home. You can enjoy a successful and fulfilling career while still having an active life during your free time.
Emotional Stages Men Experience After Divorce
Learn about some of the emotional stages men experience after divorce and what you can do to make your way through them in healthy, effective ways.
How are Anxiety and Depression Related?
Anxiety and depression can be connected, with one condition exacerbating the other.
What is DBT?
DBT was developed for those struggling with intense emotions. DBT focuses on helping you to accept those emotions and the behaviors that accompany them and learn how to change them.
Using (Healthy) Conflict To Improve Your Relationship
Conflict is important for a healthy, growing relationship. Conflict helps you understand your partner better; their needs, desires, and sore spots. And ultimately this knowledge will strengthen your relationship.
What is High Functioning Autism?
Some of the difficulties adults with high-functioning autism can face include struggling to understand the expectations and perspectives of others.
Allowing Yourself to Open Up in Relationships
If something is holding you back from opening up in relationships, dig deeper. Think about what might be causing your fear or situations from your life that cause you to be guarded now.
What is Health Anxiety?
Health anxiety doesn’t have to take over your life. If you’re struggling with it, there are ways to cope that will allow you to stop living in fear.
A Growth Mindset for the New Year
As you set your goals for the New Year, work on cultivating a growth mindset. A growth mindset enables you to move towards your goals in a healthy way, without getting stuck and frustrated.
Coping with Holiday Anxiety
The holidays don’t have to make your anxiety worse. There are several ways that you can approach the holidays that will make the season easier to get through, even enjoyable.
Keep Your Sanity During the Holidays: 5 Practical Tips
This year, take time to arm yourself with some easy tips to help you stay sane throughout the holiday season. Start prepping early with these helpful tips.
Are You an Emotional Eater?
Emotional eating can be a hard thing to admit to yourself, so recognizing some of the causes and signs can serve as a wake-up call that you deserve help.
5 Unique Signs of Stress in Men
Stress looks different in men. There are some unique psychological and physiological signs of stress in men that are important to recognize.
How Values Clarification Can Make Your Life Better
Sometimes we feel stuck in our lives; we're unsure what our next career or educational move should be, or if we're really in the right relationship.
Love Your Partner, Love Your Kids…but Don’t Lose Yourself
When you’re in a strong relationship and have a family you love, it’s easy to totally immerse yourself in everyone else’s needs, wants, and even personalities.
Why Mindfulness Meditation is So Valuable
Mindfulness has gotten a lot of attention over the last several years. While the practice itself is nothing new, it’s become more “popular” as a tool to help with anxiety, trauma, and stress.
Living Your Best (Single) Life
Now that all the craziness of that holiday has died down, it's time to have a frank conversation about the single life. There’s so much focus in the world on being with someone, or finding your “soulmate”. There are countless songs, movies, and TV shows about finding “the one”. Maybe your family members or friends are even talking about it nonstop.
