Caring for an aging loved one loved one can be overwhelming and finding balance can seem impossible. Have you ever felt that way? Well, you’re in luck! I’ve just been on the Sage Aging podcast where we chatted about finding balance while...
Read moreBe My Guest at the Comeback Champion Summit
There’s something about losing. People can put on you whatever they feel, but it’s not how you really feel. Anything can happen, but never write you off. You’ve got to get in your head and make the adjustments. You will emerge altered and...
Read moreDo’s and Dont’s of Supporting Someone with Depression
It can be hard to watch your friend, loved one, or partner struggling with depression. The distress can be overwhelming for those on the outside. Depression can be expressed in many different ways and treatment is often most successful with a...
Read moreWays to Cope with Coronavirus Anxiety, Stress, and Sadness
Many of you are approximately a month into quarantine or close to it like I am. You are likely experiencing many and different emotions right now. You are not alone in stress, anxiety and sadness from Coronavirus. Stress, anxiety and sadness...
Read moreTips to Manage Emotional Distress from COVID-19
COVID-19 has disrupted standard operations for many people. Consequently, people have COVID-19 distress. Some of the most common complaints are: Losing track of the time, day, or date Feeling out of control Feeling lost Anxiety or Uncertainty...
Read moreDr. Karmon Is Still Here To Support You Through Covid 19
I am still practicing as a contractor at Bradenton Counseling Center. Our practice is still open for business. We closed at the physical location due to social distancing related to COVID-19. All of your sessions will now be available on...
Read moreGroup Therapy
Recently, a couple of recurring themes in individual therapy sessions have suggested therapy groups. The themes are finding relationships and grieving. It runs the gamut from people in their 40s and up to people in their 70s to 90s. Some have...
Read moreDiets Don’t Work. Lifestyle changes Do!
It never fails. Every January, people set new goals to lose weight. They join gyms. The go for the quick fad diets & start the diet yo-yo again. According to this TED Talk, Why Diets Usually Don’t Work Crash diets trigger your body to slow...
Read moreWays to Cope With Sexual Abuse Trending On Social Media
Stories of sexual abuse have been flooding social and mainstream media since the alleged sexual assaults of Harvey Weinstein. They come from all types of workplaces including offices, government, motion pictures, television, the recording...
Read moreHurricane Irma Aftermath
Stay strong Florida. I’m hoping everyone survived the hurricane with minimal damage. Reports are of that and power outages. I will likely return to the office on Thursday. Go to http://ow.ly/3HEn30f3fC for reputable organizations to...
Read moreHurricane Harvey Disaster Distress
According to the American Psychological Association, there are a number of steps you can take to help restore emotional well-being and a sense of control in the wake of the hurricane or other traumatic experience, including the following...
Read moreManage Fear
The events of the past weekend have caused many people to fear. Do you not let the fear take over. Here are some simple things to do to manage that fear Take 10 deep breaths Focus on solutions Turn off the TV and/or social media Talk to a friend...
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