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Bullying
The Psychology Behind Name-Calling in Politics and Beyond

Loriann Oberlin MS, LCPC on August 24, 2024

Back-to-school and a polarized nation bring name-calling into the spotlight. Understanding it helps us better recognize, reduce, and stop its slow, corrosive drip into our lives.

Back-to-school and a polarized nation bring name-calling into the spotlight. Understanding it helps us better recognize, reduce, and stop its slow, corrosive drip into our lives.

Aging
Aging: Positional, Personal, and Political Ramifications

Loriann Oberlin MS, LCPC on July 20, 2024

As we watch aging play out in our country and elections, the similarities between home and our workplaces become strikingly clear, and our decisions perhaps more straightforward.

As we watch aging play out in our country and elections, the similarities between home and our workplaces become strikingly clear, and our decisions perhaps more straightforward.

Punishment
Payback: When Rumination Leads to Retribution

Loriann Oberlin MS, LCPC on June 25, 2024

Some people ruminate on grudges and pass along pain. Ill-equipped to deal with insecurity and frustration, they often find easy, innocent targets to blame at work and at home.

Some people ruminate on grudges and pass along pain. Ill-equipped to deal with insecurity and frustration, they often find easy, innocent targets to blame at work and at home.

Self-Sabotage
Behaviors That Shave Off Mental Wellness

Loriann Oberlin MS, LCPC on May 18, 2024

Civility is lost among destructive behaviors, not only on the evening news but also in daily life. Lessening three harmful habits restores kindness and sets you up for success.

Civility is lost among destructive behaviors, not only on the evening news but also in daily life. Lessening three harmful habits restores kindness and sets you up for success.

Law and Crime
The Emotional Cost of Legal Help You Hire

Loriann Oberlin MS, LCPC on March 23, 2024

Professionals like your doctor or therapist must keep learning to benefit you. Attorneys who ignore this tenet of good practice can cause emotional and financial harm.

Professionals like your doctor or therapist must keep learning to benefit you. Attorneys who ignore this tenet of good practice can cause emotional and financial harm.

Motivation
Grant Yourself New Year Opportunities in Three Ways

Loriann Oberlin MS, LCPC on December 30, 2023

Have you survived an era you can't wait to usher out? Only three gifts you can grant are the keys to your future success. Invite them to lead a satisfying life ahead.

Have you survived an era you can't wait to usher out? Only three gifts you can grant are the keys to your future success. Invite them to lead a satisfying life ahead.

Motivation
Calendars You Choose Benefit Your Mind and Body

Loriann Oberlin MS, LCPC on December 2, 2023

What you display on a wall or desk does more than provide a date. It affects motivation and energy and keeps your focus on mind, body, and spirit. Carefully consider your calendar.

What you display on a wall or desk does more than provide a date. It affects motivation and energy and keeps your focus on mind, body, and spirit. Carefully consider your calendar.

Passive-Aggression
6 Long-Term Consequences of Passive-Aggression

Loriann Oberlin MS, LCPC on October 22, 2023

Those who act aloof, must have their way, harbor grudges, and deliver payback think with no shades of gray. Their blocking and low empathy catch up with them or their loved ones.

Those who act aloof, must have their way, harbor grudges, and deliver payback think with no shades of gray. Their blocking and low empathy catch up with them or their loved ones.

Therapy
New Mental Health Care Opportunities During Open Enrollment

Loriann Oberlin MS, LCPC on October 16, 2023

Per the Mental Health Access Improvement Act, counselors and marriage-family therapists will provide health care to more Americans. Open enrollment is the time to learn more.

Per the Mental Health Access Improvement Act, counselors and marriage-family therapists will provide health care to more Americans. Open enrollment is the time to learn more.

Burnout
Your Therapist Rarely Sees a Wage Increase

Loriann Oberlin MS, LCPC on September 29, 2023

Therapists struggle with work-life balance and adequate pay, forcing them out of the field. This is the biggest reason for a clinician shortage and crisis in America.

Therapists struggle with work-life balance and adequate pay, forcing them out of the field. This is the biggest reason for a clinician shortage and crisis in America.

Stress
Tamp Down That Frazzled Feeling

Loriann Oberlin MS, LCPC on September 20, 2023

We live the fallout of frazzled life choices. Yet we can alter course to joy and happiness. Used daily, dozens of hacks halt bad habits and cultivate healthy living.

We live the fallout of frazzled life choices. Yet we can alter course to joy and happiness. Used daily, dozens of hacks halt bad habits and cultivate healthy living.

Trauma
Healing Pathways From Childhood and Adult Trauma

Loriann Oberlin MS, LCPC on May 22, 2023

Relationships and events beyond one's control cause trauma in 70 percent of adults. Two books show how quality connections, resiliency, and healthy behaviors help in recovery.

Relationships and events beyond one's control cause trauma in 70 percent of adults. Two books show how quality connections, resiliency, and healthy behaviors help in recovery.