Preparing for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) in AdvanceOct 26, 2024As the seasons change and daylight hours shorten, many people experience shifts in mood and energy levels. For some, these changes can lead to Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a type of depression that occurs in the Fall/Winter months typically.
It’s Hard to Control My Teenager’s Bad Behavior: Should We Try Family Therapy?Sep 24, 2024Parenting a teen can feel overwhelming, with sudden shifts from communication to resistance and rebellion. You're not alone—many families face these challenges. Family therapy may help bridge the gap and improve behavior by addressing deeper issues.
The Digital World and Its Effects on Mental Health: How to Detox and Reclaim Your MindSep 09, 2024The digital age offers incredible advancements but comes at a mental health cost. Constant connectivity & information overload from notifications & social media can lead to anxiety, depression, & overwhelm. It's important to detox & reclaim your peace.
Understanding Everyday Triggers and How to Cope with ThemAug 26, 2024Life is full of unexpected moments that stir up strong emotions, often linked to past experiences. These triggers can be overwhelming but understanding them and developing coping strategies can help you regain control. This blog explores everyday triggers.
Back to School: Supporting Your Children's Mental HealthAug 09, 2024As the summer winds down and the new school year approaches, many parents and children experience a mix of excitement and anxiety.
The Impact of Diet on Mental Well-Being: Exploring the ConnectionJul 23, 2024In the hustle and bustle of modern life, mental well-being often takes a back seat amidst our daily priorities. Yet, emerging research continues to underscore the profound link between what we eat and how we feel. The age-old adage "you are what you eat" m
15 New and Creative Ideas to Try if You Can't SleepJul 08, 2024Sleep can be elusive at times, but what we don’t want to do is ruminate about not being able to sleep in the middle of the night. This creates a vicious cycle of anger and frustration, so instead, embrace the time you have and try some of these new ideas.
5 Benefits of Working with a Male TherapistJun 06, 2024Working with a male therapist may bring anxiety for some, but let's talk about why a male therapist can benefit the healing process.
Maycember: Finding Balance in the Busiest MonthMay 15, 2024Friends and Family continue to want to make plans this month and my go-to response is, "let's wait until June" and there is an instant nod in agreement. We are all feeling the stress of our May calendars.
Find Joy in Life Again by Just SimplifyingMay 07, 2024Here’s the thing about owning stuff. Once you get too much of it, your stuff begins to own you. A good portion of your life is spent just...
What is Borderline Personality Disorder?Oct 28, 2023Learn about Borderline Personality Disorder, how to identify it, and how it works.
Are you an authentic person or do you worry about what people think?Oct 24, 2023Are you an authentic person or do you worry about what people think?
Why is shame such a painful feeling?Oct 21, 2023Shame, we all feel it. You snap a picture of yourself that you think is cute and post it on social media. All is fine until you go back to check your likes and see that people have posted nasty comments making us feel small, flawed and not good enough.
8 Healthy Ways to Deal with Borderline Personality DisorderSep 30, 2023Learn healthy ways to deal with Borderline Personality Disorder.
What Causes Depression?Sep 28, 2023Learn what causes depression from a therapist and what you can do to help.
What are your Negative Thoughts?Sep 28, 2023Learn what your negative thoughts are from a therapist and what you can do to help turn them around.
The 4 Principles of LifeSep 28, 2023Learn what the 4 principles of life are by a licensed therapist and how they can help you in your healing journey.
What are the 3 Stages of Borderline Personality Disorder?Sep 28, 2023Learn the 3 different stages of Borderline Personality Disorder By Sharron Frederick.
What are the Symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder?Sep 16, 2023Learn the different symptoms of borderline personality disorder, and how to identify them.
6 Ways to Help Beat DepressionJun 06, 2023Learn quick tips from a therapist on what they did to help beat depression
Leaving your narcissistic partnerJun 01, 2023Should I Stay or Should I Go? Surviving a Relationship with a Narcissist
What are some red flags in narcissistic relationships?May 11, 2023Should I Stay or Should I Go? Surviving a Relationship with a Narcissist
What is Narcissism and How can I identify it?May 04, 2023Should I Stay or Should I Go? Surviving a Relationship with a Narcissist
Overcoming Perpetual ProblemsApr 26, 2023The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by John Gottman Ph.D. and Nan Silver part 4
Relationship Problems? Here’s What You Need to KnowApr 21, 2023The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by John M Gottman, PH.D. and Nan Silver part 3
The Secret Behind Making Your Marriage WorkApr 13, 2023The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by John Gottman Ph.D. and Nan Silver part 2
How to Make a Relationship WorkApr 11, 2023The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by John M Gottman, PH.D. and Nan Silver part 1 How is your relationship with your partner...
How can we strengthen our positive intelligence?Mar 18, 2023Positive Intelligence by Shirzad Chamine Strategies to improve our positive intelligence quotient?
How to shift our minds from a negative experience into a growth opportunity?Mar 09, 2023Positive Intelligence by Shirzad Chamine Why is it in life that we tend to listen to the negative, the worst-case scenario, and the what-ifs and dismiss anything that could indicate a positive outcome or a time for us to grow and learn from the experience?
What is Positive Intelligence?Mar 02, 2023Positive Intelligence by Shirzad Chamine Who can raise their hand and say “my brain at times has been both my best friend and worst enemy?”
How is childhood the base for positive intelligence & how can we be better in adulthood?Feb 15, 2023Positive Intelligence by Shirzad Chamine Childhood, how many words would you use to describe it?
How To Stop Anxiety With Therapist's Tips On Rewiring Your BrainFeb 02, 2023Insights On How To Stop Anxiety From "Rewire The Anxious Brain" By Catherine M Pittman, Ph.D., & Elizabeth M Karle, MLIS.
Jupiter Therapist's Take on "Atomic Habits" By James ClearJan 28, 2023We tend to value the present more than we do the future. James Clear says it in Atomic Habits, but any given therapist at our practice in Jupiter sees it in many patients, and you may even recognize it in your own life.
Teen Therapy: Help Isn't Just For Struggling AdultsJan 27, 2023Negativity can hurt more than our minds - It's Time To Outgrow It As a teenager, it's normal to experience a wide range of emotions and...
Jupiter Therapist's Take on "Atomic Habits" By JamesJan 27, 2023Jupiter Therapist's Take on "Atomic Habits" By James Clear
How To Stop Anxiety By Understanding Its 2 Paths In The BrainJan 26, 2023Insights On How To Stop Anxiety From "Rewire The Anxious Brain" By Catherine M Pittman, Ph.D., & Elizabeth Karle, MLIS So last weeks...
How To Stop Anxiety Feelings From The AmygdalaJan 26, 2023Insights On How To Stop Anxiety From "Rewire The Anxious Brain" By Catherine M Pittman, Ph.D., & Elizabeth Karle, MLIS
How To Stop Anxiety Feelings From The Prefrontal CortexJan 26, 2023Insights On How To Stop Anxiety From "Rewire The Anxious Brain" By Catherine M Pittman, Ph.D., & Elizabeth Karle, MLIS
A Therapist's Take on Atomic Habits by James Clear: Law OneJan 18, 2023Changing your habits by using the first Law: Make it Obvious
A Jupiter Therapist Takes on James Clear's "Atomic Habits"Jan 18, 2023A Jupiter Therapist takes on Atomic Habits. The 2nd Law - Make It Attractive
Let's CRUSH 2023 with Atomic Habits, by James ClearJan 03, 2023January's book is Atomic Habits by James Clear. An excellent read for changing habits if I may say so myself. So let's get started.
Did you know that your emotions can also be addicting?Dec 08, 2022Emotional Addiction What comes to mind when you think about addiction? Drugs, alcohol, shopping, sex, gambling, and food?
How do you react to others? Do you feel angry or shut down?Dec 08, 2022Emotional Reactivity How do you react to others? Are you cool calm and collected, or are you a little spitfire spewing venom and hateful...
Do you feel all of your emotions, can you recognize them for what they are?Dec 08, 2022Anger, Sadness, Happiness, and many more Emotions, what thoughts and feelings come to mind when you think about this word? Is it that you...
Why did I always feel that the holidays never fulfilled my expectations?Oct 27, 2022For those of you that celebrate the holidays, whether it is Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or any other type of holiday, how is it that expectations always manage to creep in?
4 Tips for Dealing with resentment during the HolidaysOct 25, 2022The Holidays can be stressful and sometimes not very jolly... How can we better deal with these negative emotions? The holidays should be...
Tips and tricks to overcome the holiday bluesOct 18, 2022What is it about the holidays that can make us feel really good but also really bad? Well, maybe because there is excitement in...
How one small event can take a toll on mental health.Oct 13, 2022Bean's Halloween Town. How my cat's anxiety took over her world. Bean, my cat has anxiety. She is scared of her own shadow. If she were...
3 Tips for Empty NestersOct 11, 2022How to be a mom to adult children: Empty Nester Edition.... Empty nesters….what does that word make you think of? Is it a yahoo moment...
Self-Actualization: What It Is & How to Get ThereOct 04, 2022How Do I Know When I've reached Self-Actualization? Self-help books, youtube videos, reels, therapy, exercise, eating healthy, and...
Why is motherhood so hard?Sep 29, 2022Why is being a mother one of the hardest and most rewarding experiences?
3 Tips for dealing with MenopauseSep 29, 2022Why is nobody talking about menopause? And how can we help ourselves through this life transition? Erectile Dysfunction, why do we know...
Why are good habits and self-care so important?Sep 27, 2022How to implement self-care in your daily routine and why it's so important...
Self Doubt & How To Turn It Into Self-ConfidenceSep 15, 2022What is Self Doubt? Self-doubt…hey we have all experienced it. Sometimes I wonder if I am a good mother, wife, daughter, therapist, cook...
Fighting Dragons, ANTS and Epic Failures:Sep 13, 2022Managing expectations and cultivating a Positive Mindset Sometimes it's really easy to get disappointed. We set ourselves up for failure...
Can EMDR change your life?Aug 18, 2022Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) How does EMDR better your mental health? Eye Movement Desensitization and...
Negative beliefs, Where do they come from? Can we change how we see ourselves?Aug 17, 2022We all have negative beliefs about ourselves that plague us in certain moments in our life, stopping us from doing the things that we...
So, We ALL Have Some Form of Trauma? How Can That Be?Aug 02, 2022When you hear the word trauma what do you think of? War veterans abused and neglected children or even adults that have been seriously...
Will I ever trust again?Jul 21, 2022Sharron's perspective on how to build trust and overcome trust issues. Dealing with trust issues and how to rebuild trust
Why Are We So Lonely?Jul 14, 2022Loneliness is a common topic in therapy. We can be lonely even when we have people around us. Here are some reasons why.
Is Social Well-being the Antidote to Loneliness?Jul 06, 2022What is social health and well-being? Social wellness involves building and nurturing meaningful and supportive relationships with...
How to Stop Yourself From OverthinkingJun 17, 2022I had plenty of emotional crisis when I was younger. I was certainly emotionally reactive and would totally think with my emotions...
5 Easy Tips for Practicing MindfulnessJun 15, 2022Sharron Frederick, Clinical Psychotherapist at Clarity Health Solutions Whenever I mention mindfulness in sessions with clients, the...
Marriage Dissatisfaction – Why Therapy HelpsApr 28, 2022Behavior patterns can develop over time in a marriage that can foster feelings of dissatisfaction. In turn, this dissatisfaction can lead...
5 Survival Tips for Families Returning to School SoonApr 28, 2022The beginning of the school year will be here before we know it! That also means that the end of summer vacation is near. Parents and...
Monday Mornings TestSep 11, 2020Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of the printing and typesetting industry. Lorem Ipsum has been the industry’s standard dummy text ever...
Anger Management: How Anger Affects Every Aspect of Your LifeNov 30, 2019Everyone has daily stressors that can cause feelings of frustration and anger. However, there are cases where anger can become...
How to Adjust Back to Normal After a Traumatic ExperienceNov 29, 2019Trauma affects millions of people, and many do not understand that the definition of trauma is not in the event itself but a person’s...
How Staying Physically Active Can Improve Your Mental HealthNov 12, 2019You’ve probably heard from every doctor, PE teacher, and your parents that being physically active is important for your health. While...
Identifying Caregiver Abuse & What to DoNov 12, 2019Caregiver abuse involves the abuse of an individual by his or her own caregiver or another professional in a position of power....
How to Overcome Challenges From Life-Changing InjuriesNov 09, 2019An injury can happen in a split second; that event could easily change your entire life.
Be BadAss! Cut The B.H. (Bad Habits)Oct 23, 2019This Workshop benefits trauma survivors who cannot afford therapy, but are motivated to grow. Thank you for your support.
Why Communication is Key to a Long and Healthy LifeOct 08, 2019It is important to learn how to communicate well in life. It not only helps you socially, but it can save your life. Communication is key...
How to Deal With Psychological Damage After Giving BirthSep 06, 2019You know you will need physical recovery after giving birth, but what you may not realize is that giving birth can also cause...
How to deal with PTSD condition after a car accident?Sep 04, 2019PTSD happens as a result of having a traumatic experience. There are many different situations that can cause PTSD in a person. Many...
The Necessity of Human ConnectionAug 07, 2019There’s no denying it: A lot of us are lonely. According to a survey by the health organization Cigna, 46% of Americans report feeling...
Help Me Find a TherapistJul 26, 2019What’s the best way to find a therapist? If you are looking locally, a good way to find a therapist is to be mindful of word-of-mouth in...
Be the Mirror You Want Your Child to Look IntoJul 26, 2019Dad Talk: Be the Mirror You Want Your Child to Look Into Eric had a concept of what kind of dad he was going to be. He was going to be a...
Attitudes to Get You Through Tough TimesJun 26, 2019Everyone wishes life was nothing but one wonderful day after the other. Unfortunately, this is not and can never be the case. Life comes...
Can Depression Speed Up the Aging Process?Jun 25, 2019A recent longitudinal study in the UK indicated that depression can speed up the cognitive aging process. Jennifer Hoskins-Tomko, LCSW...
Competitive Person Vs Inspired Person.Jun 25, 2019Our society values competitiveness, and the people who personify this trait tend to be objectified as successful. The word competitive is...
Friends with BenefitsJun 25, 2019A good friend of mine tried to make a move on me today. He only went for a kiss, which I was easily able to walk away from, but then it...
Am I Crazy?Jun 25, 2019I feel like I spend my life in two very distinct ways. The first being me trying to figure out if I am actually crazy, and the second...
Let it OutJun 25, 2019That overwhelming feeling of sadness can be crippling when a person holds it in long enough. Without the right kind of outlet, that...
Challenges the Stigma of Mental HealthJun 25, 2019Clarity Health Solutions, is a fast-growing mental health practice which celebrated its one-year anniversary on February 16th in Jupiter,...
Psychiatry is FUNJun 25, 2019Dr Karen Severson MD’s approachable, dynamic personality is a hit with her clients. She is a top rated Psychiatrist, based on...
Relationship Blind Spots, A Bowl of Spaghetti, and Nancy DrewJun 25, 2019As a licensed mental health therapist, I am often confronted with blind spots in nearly every case that comes my way; they present in several areas like anxiety, depression...
3 Ways to Deal When Life is Stressing You OutMay 06, 2019Life is stressful for everyone in different ways. Some people are stressed by final exams, some by work pressures, and some by the...
5 Ways of Minimizing DepressionApr 26, 2019Did you know that Happiness isn’t our natural state? We need to put effort into experiencing and maintaining happiness. While medication...
Here Are the Most Promising Areas of Autism Research for 2019Mar 30, 2019In recent years, researchers have made excellent progress in understanding what causes autism as well as finding ways to help children...
Struggling with Everyday Life?Mar 25, 2019The rigors of everyday life can be a struggle for even the most motivated and outwardly successful people. Whether it be the challenges...
3 Self-Care Routines To Improve a Bad Mental Health DayMar 02, 2019Mental health is not always a top priority for many individuals, which can increase the risk of suffering from stress and sadness. For...
Who the Hell AM I?8 Ways to Find your Authentic SelfNov 26, 2018Who the Hell AM I? 8 Ways to Find your Authentic Self One of the goals of life is to determine how to become the best version of...
Genetic TestingNov 13, 2018What is Genetic Testing? Drug-gene testing is also called pharmacogenomics, or pharmacogenetics. All of these terms characterize the...
Mental Health Illness Awareness WeekOct 02, 2018One in 5 Americans experience some type of mental health condition during their lifetime, according to NAMI’s website. I know it is easy...
Impact of Alcohol AbuseSep 07, 2018When your counselor, stated I needed to write an impact letter, my first thought was… great that sounds like a good place to start, how...
Making decisions and building my FutureSep 05, 2018I want to share a bit about my story and how many times the decisions we make are what mark our destiny. At the beginning of this year...
LOOK, I SHRUNK GRANDMA! Review by Nicole Amenheuser Sunbury Press BooksJun 12, 2018Our colleague and friend, Karen Severson, a few months ago decided to tell the experiences that has had throughout her
Why do I have a sudden outburst of anger when someone triggers me?Jun 04, 2018Anger, frustration and annoyed are on a spectrum of the same emotional experience. They are umbrella terms for a more specific feeling....
I find it really difficult to make people understand my point of view. I end up getting frustrated.May 31, 2018Everyone comes into a conversation/interaction with a different perspective..
If two soldiers both witness horrific atrocities, what is the difference between the one who developMay 29, 2018This is a great question. There are multiple factors that impact how each person processes trauma. 1.) Perspective on how the person...
The Fallacy of HappinessMay 02, 2018A few years ago my son who was about 5 years old said to me one summer, “mom, I feel sad”. This happened day after day. I started asking...
What do I do About a Panic Attack?Apr 27, 2018A panic attack is the sudden onset of extreme symptoms of anxiety. These include at least four of these symptoms: intense fear or...
Neuroplasticity Therapy: Your Brain RewiredSep 28, 2017Neuroplasticity is a topic that I find fascinating. When I meet with clients who are feeling hopeless or frustrated with the path they...
ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE COACHINGNov 27, 2015Studies show good health is all important Merging Ideas: Psychotherapy in the Workplace As a Psychotherapist, I regularly see how people...