You may have heard that it’s normal to experience depression over the holidays. While there are many different reasons that this can occur, it’s also normal to experience a bout of depression after the holidays are over. Of course, this year has felt like a rollercoaster ride to many — and with so many people who chose to remain home and instead settled for seeing friends and family members …Read More
Let’s be honest — dealing with life in the midst of a pandemic is incredibly difficult. Not only is it more complicated to see friends and family members, but for many, work is also a massive challenge. For some, it’s adjusting to the new dynamic of working from home and trying to maintain a work/life balance. For others, it’s masking up and going into work every day in order to bring home…Read More
It’s a situation that many are familiar with — a job that once required you to come into the office now requires that you work from home. For some, this is one of the best gifts that life has given them and they love having the freedom to organize their day from the comfort of their own living space. For others, it’s a more frustrating experience. If you’ve found this page, chances are tha…Read More
With the recent pandemic still ongoing, many families are finding themselves in closer proximity than ever before. Of course, every family is a little bit different, but the fact remains that for many people out there, the reality is that we’re in our homes the vast majority of the time. In the past, some family members would leave the house to go to work and others to go to school. Parents had …Read More
We are truly living in unique times. Will things open up again soon? How long will we have to practice social distancing? What does the future look like? Needless to say, a lot is up in the air right now and that can feel overwhelming at best and scary at worst. That’s why in today’s post, we’d like to pose another question for you to consider — what are you doing to take care of yoursel…Read More
In this time of social distancing, it can be hard to connect with the people we care about. Depending on your circumstances, you may be staying indoors with roommates or family, or you might live alone. Either way, you are facing some unique challenges, but here’s some good news — you’re not in this alone! At Two Rivers Counseling, our goal is to help people to find peace, joy, and comfort e…Read More
There is no doubt that we are living in absolutely unprecedented times. In addition to dealing with a serious global pandemic, many people are uncertain about the future of their jobs. We’re worried about friends and family members who may be susceptible to coronavirus. We’re getting stir crazy from having to stay indoors. We’re frustrated at a lack of necessary groceries and supplies. Needl…Read More
There are a lot of things out there that can leave you feeling hopeless, powerless, and frustrated. Whether it’s the current political climate, the outbreak of the Coronavirus, or frustration at work, the result can be a real sense of despair. What can you do? How can you move forward? At Two Rivers Counseling in Portland, we want you to know that there is hope. That’s why when you visit us, y…Read More
If you’re going through a difficult time in your life, there might be something you need to hear — you don’t have to go through it alone! All too often, people feel like they have to tough it out when they’re going through a rough patch. Whether it’s a recurring problem in a relationship, a frustrating experience with depression or anxiety, or something else entirely, the truth is that s…Read More
Does the thought of heading into the office each morning fill you with a sense of dread? Do you wake up on Sunday mornings frustrated at the thought that you only have one more day of freedom before you have to go back to work? Do you hold onto moments of frustration that you encounter during the average workday? If you answered yes to any of these questions, there’s a good chance that you’r…Read More
