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Looking for some ways to stay healthy mentally and physically this holiday season? Take a look at these tips from our therapists!
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As the seasons change once again, we're revisiting a topic that's important to virtually everyone: creating and keeping a healthy love relationship. Sure, it might not be Valentine season, but it's important to strive all year round to keep the romance alive.

Keeping The Romance Alive | Capitol Counseling With everything going on in the world today, it’s never been more important to have people to turn to whom we love, trust, and can rely on. And nowhere is that more clear than in our romantic relationships. For many people, that eventually takes the form of marriage, but all long-term, committed r...

School is in full swing and with a new year might come some new goals! Here are some insights from our team on how to help your child instill good habits in their lives.

Helping Your Kids Build Good Habits | Capitol Counseling As parents and caregivers, we all want what’s best for our children. We envision a future for them in which they are happy, healthy, thriving, enjoy deep and meaningful social connections, and have the skills and tools to meet the challenges that life will inevitably throw at them. There are a lot...

Dementia is an umbrella term for a range of conditions (including Alzheimer's) that result in progressive neural tissue loss. While there are some risk factors that can't be avoided (age, genetics, etc.) there are several things a person can do to help reduce their risk later in life. Read this month's article for some helpful tips!

Reducing The Risk Of Dementia | Capitol Counseling According to the World Health Organization, more than 55 million people worldwide are living with dementia, and unfortunately, that number is projected to rise. Some of the causes of dementia are not changeable, including family medical history, genetic predisposition, and age. However, there are ma...

It seems like social media is a nearly constant kerfuffle these days! In this month's article, we take a look at why unhealthy social media use causes anxiety and what steps can be taken to minimize it.

How Social Media Contributes To Anxiety | Capitol Counseling One of the fun things about summer is that people often have a little more time to play. The days are longer and warmer, the kids are out of school, it’s vacation season, and there are more opportunities for recreation of all kinds. However, with the increase in leisure time also comes an increase...

Couples therapy is an effective tool in helping you and your loved one as you navigate life together. Our therapists talk about couples therapy in our latest blog article here!

Couples’ Therapy - An Overview | Capitol Counseling When it comes to life experiences, overall happiness, and long-term well-being, relationships are hugely important. Humans are inherently social creatures, and nowhere is this made more clear than in our desire to form and maintain lasting relationships, particularly romantic ones. But just as life....

Autism is a common condition that affects people of all ages. Learn more about it here.

Autism: An Overview | Capitol Counseling According to the CDC, approximately 1 in every 44 kids today are affected by Autism. You may have heard about this condition before, but what exactly is it? In this article, we’ll discuss what autism is, the signs, and resources to cope if you or someone you love has it.

Spring is a time for growth and change, and might be the perfect time to cultivate new leadership traits! Check out our latest article for some ideas.

Traits Of A Good Leader | Capitol Counseling John Quincy Adams once famously said: “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, you are a leader.” Whether they’re easy to recognize or not, all of us have opportunities to be a leader as we go through life. Business executives lead their employees, p...

Valentine's Day is right around the corner! Check out our latest article on the Five Love Languages...

The Five Love Languages: An Overview | Capitol Counseling With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, a lot of us are thinking about how to improve our relationships, especially with our romantic partners. With the craziness of the last few years, many of us might have found opportunities to help those relationships grow and thrive. On the other hand, ...

Postpartum depression is surprisingly common and very serious, afflicting up to 60% of new mothers (and fathers too!) Learn how to recognize it and when to get help - and most importantly, know that there is hope! To the new mamas, dads, and adoptive parents out there: we salute you and stand ready to support you.

What To Know About Postpartum Depression | Capitol Counseling Having a baby is an exciting time in life – and also one of the biggest changes you will ever make. Pregnant women experience massive changes to their bodies, minds, and hormones in the nine months leading up to delivery. And though it’s not as obvious, their partners also undergo psychological ...

It's the age-old debate: tell the kids the truth about Santa Claus or not? Learn what the experts have to say about it in this month's article!

The Santa Claus Debate | Capitol Counseling On one very special night each year, millions of children go to bed willingly (a true Christmas Miracle). That, or they pretend to go to bed and then sneak downstairs to try and catch a glimpse of the elusive legend himself: Santa Claus.

The end-of-year holidays are right around the corner! Some may be excited, and some may be dreading them. Either way, here are some tips for reducing stress and taking control of the holidays so that they're as enjoyable as possible.

Tips To Lower Your Holiday Stress | Capitol Counseling Aaaahh… the holidays. By many accounts, the last two months of the year are its most wonderful. November and December conjure images of idyllic snowfalls, cozy blankets by the fire, Hallmark movies, delicious food (and all of our favorite holiday drinks, of course), and giving and receiving beauti...