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Are All My Friends Having Fun Without Me or Is it Just FOMO?
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and one of the many things therapists want to spread the word about during this month of advocacy is

5 Tips for Dealing with Imposter Syndrome
Almost everyone has had the feeling they are “Faking it until they make it,” or “Going along to get along.” We’ve all been new at

Barriers to Mental Health Care for People with Disabilities
Cost & Lack of Adequate Insurance Coverage Cost and inadequate insurance coverage are probably the biggest reasons why people miss out on mental health coverage

Why Boundaries Are Important for Healthy Relationships
What Are Boundaries? Boundaries are what separates one thing from another. Borders of states, property lines, and even the edge of whatever screen you’re viewing

Helping Your Child Cope with Divorce or Separation
Separation and divorce aren’t easy for adults, so it’s no surprise that children struggle with this experience. As parents, we go out of our way

Understanding, Accepting & Helping Your Child Explore their Sexual & Gender Identity
We can’t always prepare for the things our children will share with us, but it’s important that we do everything in our power to make

Seasonal Affective Disorder – Everything You Need to Know
Seasonal affective disorder is a relatively common condition, impacting as many as 10 million people each year. While both men and women develop seasonal affective

Perfectionism – What’s so Wrong with Getting it Just Right?
First and foremost, let’s dispel a common misconception. Perfectionism is not the same as being a high achiever. In fact, many perfectionists aren’t considered high

Top Tips for Coping with Chronic Pain
When someone says that emotional or mental discomfort has physical effects, you might be fast to point out things like stress headaches, nervous butterflies, loss

Tips for Talking to Kids About Violence in Schools & Communities
Being exposed to acts of violence is difficult and confronting for adults. Kids may have an even more difficult time understanding and processing the real-life

How to Overcome the Stigma of Mental Illness
How to Overcome the Stigma of Mental Illness… Updated: May 28, 2021 The stigma associated with mental illness is a serious issue that needs addressing.

Women & Counseling
Women & Counseling… Updated: Jun 10, 2021 As a clinician working with women I see a variety of therapeutic issues ranging from; anxiety and depression,

Understanding (and Managing) the Impact of Fireworks on PTSD
People often hear post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and immediately relate this condition to high risk career fields like military…

Therapy for Trauma Healing & Recovery
The word trauma gets used a lot these days. Common situations are more frequently referred to as traumatic. In a way, that may actually…

How the Possibility of Overturning Roe V Wade Is Impacting Women
First and foremost, the team at Lotus Psychology Group wants to remind everyone that the leaked information from the Supreme Court of the…

Managing the Lasting Impact of COVID Grief & Loss
Grief and loss can take a toll on people at any time, but the past few years have been more difficult. From the high number of deaths to…

Children’s Therapy 101 – Everything Parents Need to Know Before their Child’s First Session
When children are referred to therapy, parents often find themselves worried, upset, and feeling a lot of guilt and self-doubt. These…

Black History Month: Exploring the Importance of Equity in the Healthcare System
“Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health care is the most shocking and inhumane.” This quote from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr….

Setting New Year’s Resolutions & Following Through
It’s that time of the year again. Your social media feed and workplace chatter starts to focus on one thing – New Year’s resolutions….

Tips for Managing Toxic Family Relationships During the Holidays
We all have that family member (maybe a few) who we dread seeing during the holidays. We want to enjoy our family celebrations and…

Managing Grief & Loss at the Holiday Season
At the holiday season, many people are happy to be spending time with loved ones, enjoying their favorite traditions, and eating all…

5 Tips to Help Students Manage Back to School Stress
Most students have been back in the classroom fulltime for at least a month, but in that time, many of them have seen classmates and…

The 20th Anniversary of 9/11: Coping with Trauma & Complex Emotional Response
The 20th Anniversary of 9/11: Coping with Trauma & Complex Emotional Response Updated: Sep 10, 2021 It’s hard to imagine, but 9/11 was 20 years

Top 5 Tips for Managing Anxiety as You Return to Work Post-Pandemic
By this point, most people who had the option to work from home during the pandemic are heading back to their workplaces. While many of…

The Benefits of Therapy for Men It’s no secret that men have a complicated relationship with therapy
The Benefits of Therapy for Men It’s no secret that men have a complicated relationship with therapy and other healthcare services. Men…

Celebrating Pride at Lotus Psychology Group
It’s Pride Month, and we’re excited to celebrate with the LGBTQ+ members of our Livonia community. Pride is a time to celebrate all the…

The Important Role of Self-Care to Mental Health
Self-care can really make a change when dealing with mental health issues. Taking care of yourself is essential for allowing you to enjoy…

Why Mindfulness Is Important in the Treatment for Anxiety and Depression
In the past few years, mindfulness is a term that has risen in popularity. In fact, nowadays there are therapeutic approaches that accept…

Multicultural Counseling: Working with the Arab and Muslim-American Population
Culture impacts all aspects of human existence whether we recognize its influence or not. Our attitudes, values, customs, religiosity,…

Professionals caring for new moms
I have been noticing an unpleasant trend as I make my way through the networking game trying to find professionals with appropriate…