Olympic Resilience: A Beacon for Mental Health
The recent 2024 Olympics offered powerful examples of athletes who overcame adversity to achieve their dreams. Their stories stand as a testament to the human spirit’s capacity to triumph over challenges—a theme we passionately embrace at Life Enrichment Counseling Center. […]
5 Signs Your Therapy is Making a Difference
Therapy can be a powerful tool for personal growth, healing, and self-understanding. But how do you know if it’s working? It’s common to question whether the time, effort and financial investment are truly paying off. Recognizing the signs of effective therapy can reassure you that you’re on the right path. […]
Celebrating Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
As we celebrate Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, we want to shine a spotlight on the importance of mental health within minority communities. At Life Enrichment Counseling Center, we are dedicated to supporting the mental well-being of individuals, families, and adolescents through culturally sensitive and compassionate care. […]
How Your Current Relationships Influence Your Therapy Journey
Life is deeply influenced by the relationships we form with others. Our interactions with family members, friends, romantic partners, and colleagues shape our life experiences and greatly impact our emotions and well-being. This also holds when it comes to our therapy journey. The connections we have with others can have a profound effect on our therapy process, and understanding this influence can provide valuable insight into our personal growth and healing. […]
Mental Health Awareness Month at Life Enrichment Counseling Center
As May unfolds, we are reminded of the significance of Mental Health Awareness Month. At Life Enrichment Counseling Center (LECC), we understand the importance of prioritizing mental well-being and supporting one another on the journey towards emotional wellness. […]
Building Emotional Resilience: Strategies for Dealing with Depression in Adulthood
Depression is a real and serious mental health condition. Unfortunately, too many adults ignore or simply don’t recognize the signs of this very common disorder and suffer in silence instead of seeking help. But, if you’re struggling to cope with depression in adulthood, know that it’s okay – because help is available and there are steps you can take to build up your emotional resilience and thrive despite the circumstances. In this blog post, we’ll discuss strategies for identifying depression symptoms as well as some tips for overcoming difficult times on your own terms so you can live a more [...]
Setting Boundaries For Self
Setting Boundaries for Self-Care In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to lose sight of the importance of setting boundaries and prioritizing self-care. Yet, self-care is paramount for maintaining great physical and mental health. But very few people understand that setting boundaries is a form of self-care that can help reduce your stress levels, avoid burn out and improve your overall quality of life. If you’ve been putting yourself last, often sacrificing your well-being to please your peers or to avoid conflicts, you’re not alone. Hopefully, in this article, you’ll understand why setting boundaries is crucial and how it helps protect [...]
Techniques for Healing Trauma
Techniques for Healing Trauma Psychological or emotional trauma, if left unaddressed, ranks high on the list of major causes of mental illnesses, such as depression and anxiety. However, whether it resulted from a rough childhood, physical violence, natural disasters, a medical condition, or other life-threatening situations, you can brave through the pain and achieve healing. Traumatic events in your life are unchangeable, and although you can't go back and undo your past bad experiences, it's possible to work through them and heal. If you're still struggling to get over the effects of trauma, here are some actions you can take [...]
How to Beat the Winter Blues: Counseling for Depression
Many of us start to experience a familiar feeling of sadness as the days get shorter and the temperature drops. Previously "low-lift" activities like social gatherings, workouts, and maintaining our multiple inboxes now cause inconvenience and dread. Our motivation and focus have decreased drastically, and we feel unusually tired and foggy. Because it's human nature to numb ourselves, before we know it, we've entered a destructive spiral of anxiety, avoidance, and humiliation. Recognized treatments for Seasonal Affective Disorder include psychotherapy, antidepressants and light therapy used in combination or individually (depending on your situation). SAD is a depressive episode that occurs [...]
