by Andrew Walen, LCSW-C, LICSW, CEDS | Jul 16, 2018 | Blog
“Your mind is a powerful thing. When you fill it with positive thoughts, your life will start to change.” – Anonymous Our dominant thoughts are powerful things. They get planted into our subconscious minds, becoming the default programming that shapes our...
by Andrew Walen, LCSW-C, LICSW, CEDS | Jul 9, 2018 | Blog
Cortisol regulates a wide range of processes throughout the body. This important steroid hormone is involved in many body functions, including proper glucose metabolism, the regulation of blood pressure, immune function, and the inflammatory response, among others. It...
by Andrew Walen, LCSW-C, LICSW, CEDS | Jun 25, 2018 | Blog
We all know we are supposed to love ourselves, but what does that exactly mean? After 20 years of counseling clients, I’ve come to believe that self-love is about learning to become our own nurturing and good parent—to care for ourselves as we would somebody who we...
by Andrew Walen, LCSW-C, LICSW, CEDS | Jun 24, 2018 | Blog
Not only does “shedding for the wedding” miss the point of matrimony, it can be downright dangerous. It’s June, and that means the wedding season is in full swing. While it should be a time to celebrate love and commitment, in our extreme culture, crash diets and...
by Andrew Walen, LCSW-C, LICSW, CEDS | Jun 19, 2018 | Blog
What is mental strength and why is it important? Mental strength is the ability deal effectively with all the challenges that come with everyday life. Building mental muscle takes a degree of willpower, self-discipline, and perseverance. Just like increasing your...