Explore success stories and information related to therapy and self-improvement.
Explore success stories and information related to therapy and self-improvement.
Managing Fatigue in a Pandemic
We are all varying levels of exhausted and it is no wonder considering what we’ve been through in the last year. When the outside world becomes too much to bear, closing ourselves in and withdrawing is one way of trying to mitigate the over-stimulation. The short-term benefits may be immediately evident, and how do we find ways that support long-term relief from drastic fatigue?
Struggling to find a psychiatrist? You have other options!
Struggling to find a psychiatrist? You have other options.
A More Informed Approach to Corporate Wellness
During January and February of 2021, Jordan Reynolds, Asia Hall, and Anton Babushkin of Start My Wellness led an emotional wellness workshop for OneMagnify in Detroit.
My family member doesn’t want to go to therapy – What can I do?
When our loved ones are struggling with mental health, we look for various ways to relieve them of this burden. We may try to distract them, make them laugh, or go on trips. However, when the topic of therapy is brought up, things become difficult. While some may be open to going to therapy, others may want time to figure out how to handle things for themselves.
Dr. Anton Babushkin is now a Board-Certified Psychoanalyst!
Start My Wellness clinical director, Dr. Anton Babushkin, is now a Board-Certified psychoanalyst. The certification process requires rigorous preparation and deep experience in providing therapeutic care to patients.
Announcing an easier way to get help if you need medication!
Finding a competent provider who can provide psychiatric medication, is taking new patients, and accepts your insurance (and doesn’t have a 3-month waiting list) is extremely challenging.
Communication is Key – But First You Have to Know What You’re Asking For
Here’s a truth about relationships that a lot of us struggle with: you have to learn how to communicate your needs to the person you are with. My clients balk almost every single time this comes up in session. For some reason, we get hung up on this idea that our partners, or our friends, or our coworkers, or whoever, should just know how to support us and help us feel loved, that we shouldn’t have to tell them how we feel.
Nourishing the Soul: The Power of Support Groups
It is difficult to measure what benefit a community has to offer; it is less tangible than a workout class, buying products online, or a paycheck. The evidence we can draw upon, in the wake of a pandemic and the way COVID has forced us to be so separate, is the need for connection, and the benefits community offers to our sense of ourselves and our well-being.
I want to start therapy but how do I – schedule, pay for it, find the right therapist for me?
“I am interested in therapy, but I don’t know how to get started.” Today, I hope to demystify the process of setting up an appointment with a Start My Wellness therapist, so that it feels less daunting for you to reach out and begin your journey toward mental wellness.
Just a Click Away: Scheduling Therapy When You’re Overwhelmed
Now more than ever, the ability to adapt to change is vital in moving forward, both professionally and personally. With a global pandemic still in full swing – everyone’s lives are changing swiftly, and these kinds of significant changes can cause stress, anxiety, feelings of depression, and a need for control.