Trouble with Restlessness Do you feel so restless you can’t sit still? Do you constantly fidget or need to move around? Maybe you can’t enjoy quiet time or you are always “on the go.” Or perhaps you struggle to wait your turn or have had others call you “hyperactive.” These are all possible symptoms of…[Read More]
Can’t Concentrate: Is it ADHD or Something Else?
Have you been having trouble with focus at work or school? Do you find that your mind wanders or that you are easily distracted? Maybe it takes so much effort to pay attention to the task in front of you. Or perhaps you constantly forget appointments, miss deadlines, or misplace important items. These are all…[Read More]
Preparing For Your First Telehealth Session
Telehealth is a great way to receive mental health services. In a telehealth appointment, you meet with your counselor, psychologist, or psychiatry provider using a secure video system. Telehealth can save you time because you do not need to travel to and from your provider’s office. It can also can make therapy and psychiatry more…[Read More]
COVID-19 and Telehealth
As the novel coronavirus and COVID-19 continue to impact the functioning of our daily lives, it becomes increasingly important to prioritize your mental wellness. This period of uncertainty can present a range of challenges in coping and accommodating moment-by-moment changes. Dr. Alfredo Palacios, a licensed professional counselor at Auburn Psychological Wellness Center, has shared tips…[Read More]
How to Forgive Yourself
Having close relationships with other people is beneficial for our emotional, mental, and even physical health. However, personal relationships can also involve hurt, pain, and betrayal. Sometimes we are on the receiving end of that pain because of something hurtful done by a friend, family member, or partner. Other times we are the ones who…[Read More]