Author Archives: suzannevargaslcsw

It comes as no surprise that when we’re stressed, our partners feel it; they can sometimes even take the brunt of it. Mine will be the first to remind me to make sure I’m taking care of myself, for us both. As 2020 rages on, I’d like to remind everyone of a few things toContinue reading “Couples Who Care”

For me, I notice I start to be unable to focus first; I miss appointments or forget shifts, and when I make it to work I watch the clock and can’t finish a project. My mind is jell-o. My sleep is shifting; and not in a good way. Every time I think about my work,Continue reading “The Burnout Blues”

It’s no secret that relationships are hard; that marriage is one of the most challenging things we ever go through in our lives. On average it takes about 6 years after serious problems develop for couples to seek therapy, which means by the time you’re sitting in front of me you have likely developed yearsContinue reading “Searching For the Spark”

You know the feeling, every time you open that project, think about investing in the back to school arguments, or decide to finally tell your spouse you need to talk, your mind zones out. You find yourself absentmindedly scrolling through social media, playing a little more animal crossing, or binging another Netflix show. You’re notContinue reading “Struggling With Procrastination?”

Let’s face it, today’s world is not what it was 6 months ago, a year ago or 10 years ago. I see so many people who are struggling to adjust, adapt; so many tags about thriving instead of surviving. But what if you just can’t seem to make that #thrive happen? So you let yourselfContinue reading “Handling Stress in a Pandemic”

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