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College Readiness: Part 1 Time Managment, Planning vs. Procrastination Is your College Senior ready for life on campus? Starting college is one of the most exciting and challenging time in a budding adult’s life. Making new friends, setting your own schedule, and deciding what you want to learn are some of the new […]
College Readiness: Part 1 Time Managment, Planning vs. Procrastination
Is your College Senior ready for life on campus?
Starting college is one of the most exciting and challenging time in a budding adult’s life. Making new friends, setting your own schedule, and deciding what you want to learn are some of the new experiences that lay ahead for the class of 2028. However, with this transition comes challenges. For many, this will be their first completely autonomous experience, as they meet the world on their own terms. But in order to successfully navigate this transition into autonomy, self regulating skills are needed.
In this series of articles , I will lay out skills that are needed for a successful transition to life on campus. The first important skills to address is time management and planning.
TIME MANAGEMENT
Someone wise once said “half the key to success is showing up”. In college, no truer words have been spoken. Here are some questions to ponder:
All these are examples of time management and are critical for life on campus. The most important being, can they get themselves to class , every class, on time.
PLANNING vs PROCRASTINATION
Closely related to time management is the ability to plan out a strategy to accomplish goals. Our educational system is structured so that by the time a child is in high school, the ability to plan is tested through projects, paper writing, and preparing for tests. However, their planning abilities thus far have been shaped by a supportive network of teachers and parents monitoring their success. This will not be available at the college level. This skill is the key to success at the university level and it is important to assess if your senior needs to brush up on planning strategies for college.
If you and your senior are concerned about the college transition, Marsh Psychology Group is offering short term counseling for college readiness . Designed for the months before college, sessions will focus on individually assessing each student’s strengths and weaknesses with regard to independent living. We will develop a plan to build up skills prior to fall semester and help each person identify strategies to create a successful transition to life on campus.
Pamela Warner Marsh, Psy.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Contact Marsh Psychology Group at 248-860-2024- call or text. Email pmarsh@marshpsychologygroup.com for more information.
From the pressures of work and school to personal relationships and global events, anxiety can manifest in various forms, impacting our mental and emotional well-being. However, at Marsh Psychology Group, we believe that anxiety treatment goes beyond just managing symptoms—it’s about empowering resilience and reclaiming control over your life. What is Anxiety? Anxiety is a […]
From the pressures of work and school to personal relationships and global events, anxiety can manifest in various forms, impacting our mental and emotional well-being. However, at Marsh Psychology Group, we believe that anxiety treatment goes beyond just managing symptoms—it’s about empowering resilience and reclaiming control over your life.
Anxiety is a common mental health challenge that affects millions of people worldwide. While it can feel debilitating at times, it’s essential to remember that anxiety is treatable, and you don’t have to face it alone. Our approach to anxiety treatment focuses on empowering individuals to develop the skills and strategies they need to break free from the chains of worry and live fulfilling lives.
One of the cornerstones of anxiety treatment at Marsh Psychology Group is resilience-building. We believe that resilience is the key to overcoming anxiety and facing life’s challenges with confidence and strength. Through therapy, individuals learn how to identify and challenge negative thought patterns, cultivate self-awareness, and develop coping mechanisms to manage stress effectively.
Our therapists are dedicated to creating a safe and supportive environment where individuals feel heard, understood, and empowered to make positive changes in their lives. We tailor our treatment plans to meet each person’s unique needs, ensuring that they receive personalized care every step of the way.
If you’re ready to take the first step towards anxiety treatment that empowers resilience, contact Marsh Psychology Group today. Together, we can work towards a future where anxiety no longer holds you back from living the life you deserve.
If we’re honest, most of us would admit we look at some form of digital screen more than we do the face of our friends and loved ones. From our phones to iPad, laptops and flatscreen TVs the size of an entire wall, screen time for most people is definitely on the rise. But what […]
If we’re honest, most of us would admit we look at some form of digital screen more than we do the face of our friends and loved ones. From our phones to iPad, laptops and flatscreen TVs the size of an entire wall, screen time for most people is definitely on the rise. But what exactly are the mental health effects of all of this screen time?
Sleep Deprivation
Without realizing it, many of us are hampering our natural sleep cycle with so much screen time. Our electronic devices emit a blue light that interferes with our production of melatonin, the sleep hormone. Screen time before bed will make it very hard to fall asleep. And a lack of quality sleep can cause our mood to dip and make it hard for us to deal with everyday stressors.
Impaired Social Skills
There is a bit of irony when it comes to screen time. We’re on our devices more and more as a way to connect with others. And yet, in reality we are alone when socializing digitally. Fewer real-life social interactions can lead to social anxiety and loneliness.
Poorer Emotional Regulation
Too much time on our devices affects our ability to register and process our emotions. Exposure to aggressive or violent media, for example, can impair our emotional judgment of real life events. It can also trigger our own aggressive tendencies.
Lower Self-Esteem
Social media platforms are where we go to compare ourselves to others. Often when scrolling through our timelines, we perceive everyone else to have their act together, to be happier, healthier and more successful. Doing this day after day can take a real toll on our self-esteem.
If you think you’re spending too much time in front of your screens, there are some steps you can take. First, make a commitment to keep TVs and all other devices out of your bedroom so you can ensure a good night’s rest.
Make dinner time with the family a “screen-free zone.”
And finally, take up some new hobbies, connect with old friends and try to get outdoors more. Your mental health will thank you.
SOURCES:
https://www.adventhealth.com/blog/how-screen-time-affects-mental-health
https://www.opal.so/blog/screen-time-and-mental-health
https://health.usnews.com/health-care/patient-advice/articles/2018-03-16/is-screen-time-a-serious-threat-to-mental-health
Do you have trouble balancing work and your personal life? If so, you’re not alone. According to Mental Health America (MHA), almost 40% of U.S. adults who are employed full time reported working 50+ hours a week, and 18% work 60+ hours. Despite how common it is for people to work long hours, having […]
Do you have trouble balancing work and your personal life? If so, you’re not alone. According to Mental Health America (MHA), almost 40% of U.S. adults who are employed full time reported working 50+ hours a week, and 18% work 60+ hours.
Despite how common it is for people to work long hours, having a healthy work-life balance is critical. Working too many hours—especially if it bleeds into your evenings, weekends, and holidays—can cause you to:
All of this, in turn, can negatively impact your physical, mental, emotional, and social health.
Creating a healthy work-life balance can sometimes be difficult, but it’s certainly doable. Here are some steps you can take to balance work and your personal life:
Work-life balance plays a crucial role in our overall health and happiness, so if you’re struggling in this area, we invite you to contact us and schedule a therapy session. We look forward to helping you take the steps needed to balance work and your personal life.
The importance of having positive friendships in your life cannot be overstated. Healthy friendships can help you feel happier and more self-confident, reduce your stress levels, and prevent you from feeling lonely or isolated. When times are good, friends can help you celebrate. And when times are bad, they can help pick you up and […]
The importance of having positive friendships in your life cannot be overstated. Healthy friendships can help you feel happier and more self-confident, reduce your stress levels, and prevent you from feeling lonely or isolated. When times are good, friends can help you celebrate. And when times are bad, they can help pick you up and provide a kind shoulder to lean on.
Unfortunately, for many adults, it can be tough to make new friends and even more difficult to ensure that those friendships enhance their lives. With that in mind, here are some tips for how to build healthy relationships with friends:
If you struggle to maintain positive friendships, you’ve come to the right place. We have extensive experience helping patients nurture healthy relationships with friends, and we’d love to do the same for you. Contact us today to schedule a therapy session.
Parenting challenges don’t stop just because your child has become an adult. Below are some of the most common challenges that parents face once their child reaches adulthood (ages 22+): Differences in opinion – Even though your child is now an adult, they’ll always be your baby, and you may feel like you should […]
Parenting challenges don’t stop just because your child has become an adult. Below are some of the most common challenges that parents face once their child reaches adulthood (ages 22+):
Effectively parenting an adult child can be difficult, to say the least, but you’re not alone. If you’d like to speak with a therapist about the challenges you’re facing and receive personalized parenting tips, contact us today. We’ll gladly schedule a therapy session at a date and time that fits into your schedule.
Has your child entered the college years (ages 18 to 22)? Congratulations! This is an exciting time, but it can also bring a whole new set of challenges for parents. Here are a few of the issues that parents commonly face during this stage: Long distance – If your child is going away to […]
Has your child entered the college years (ages 18 to 22)? Congratulations! This is an exciting time, but it can also bring a whole new set of challenges for parents. Here are a few of the issues that parents commonly face during this stage:
Would you like to receive parenting tips from a professional who specializes in managing children’s behavior? Contact us today. We’ll be happy to schedule a therapy session so that we can begin to discuss the challenges that you’re facing with your college-aged children.
Have you recently gone through a divorce, a broken engagement, or a breakup? The loss of a romantic relationship can be especially difficult because we spend so much time with our significant others, so a separation can impact many aspects of our lives and leave us feeling like our world has been turned upside down. […]
Have you recently gone through a divorce, a broken engagement, or a breakup? The loss of a romantic relationship can be especially difficult because we spend so much time with our significant others, so a separation can impact many aspects of our lives and leave us feeling like our world has been turned upside down. Not only do we have to cope with missing them, but we also have to deal with the hassles of splitting up any shared property and possibly finding a new home. Plus, we must accept that the dreams we had of a future with that person are no longer a possibility.
Fortunately, there are steps you can take to process your grief and move on from your relationship. For instance, you may want to try:
As difficult as it may seem, try to look at your breakup as an opportunity to rediscover yourself and the things that make you who you are. For example, if you’ve always loved baking but you didn’t get to bake as often as you wanted during your relationship, try purchasing a new cookbook or signing up for a local cake decorating class.
If you’re having a hard time coping with the loss of a marriage, engagement, or dating relationship, one of the best ways to process your grief is to speak to a therapist. Contact us today and we can tell you more about our practice, answer any questions you might have, and schedule a therapy session.
People often speak of grief in terms of losing a loved one, but did you know it can also result from the loss of a job? It’s true. When you lose a job—especially one that you enjoyed and planned to stay at well into the future—it can cause you to question your self-worth. Jobs provide […]
People often speak of grief in terms of losing a loved one, but did you know it can also result from the loss of a job? It’s true. When you lose a job—especially one that you enjoyed and planned to stay at well into the future—it can cause you to question your self-worth. Jobs provide routine and structure to our lives, and without one, you may end up feeling directionless. You might also feel lonely now that you no longer have regular interactions with your former colleagues. And this is all on top of the financial concerns that come with losing a job.
Luckily, there’s good news—your grief won’t last forever, and there are steps you can take to shorten the time until it passes. You should:
We specialize in healing from loss, and we’ve worked with many patients who were struggling to cope with the loss of a job. Contact us today to schedule a therapy session. We’ll be happy to answer your questions and tell you more about our practice and the services we offer.
It’s normal to experience grief after a loss, such as the death of a friend or family member. In most cases, these emotions gradually improve over time. But if you’re still living with the symptoms of grief months or years later, you may have what’s known as “complicated grief,” “prolonged grief,” “chronic grief,” or “persistent […]
It’s normal to experience grief after a loss, such as the death of a friend or family member. In most cases, these emotions gradually improve over time. But if you’re still living with the symptoms of grief months or years later, you may have what’s known as “complicated grief,” “prolonged grief,” “chronic grief,” or “persistent complex bereavement disorder.”
Many people with complicated grief report feeling “stuck” in life. They often find it difficult to get back into their normal routine, and they may have a hard time finding enjoyment in the activities they once loved. Although there’s no definitive length of time that must have passed for grief to be considered complicated, many professionals contemplate a diagnosis after six months.
Complicated grief can affect anyone. With that said, certain circumstances can make this type of grief more likely to occur. For example, you may have a higher chance of experiencing complicated grief if:
If you’re experiencing complicated grief—or any other type of grief—you can rely on our experienced therapists to help you heal from your loss. Contact us today, and one of our compassionate team members can answer your questions and arrange a time for you to attend an initial therapy appointment.