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From Professional Burnout to Entrepreneur: A CEO’s Story Alison Pidgeon, Move Forward Counseling’s CEO & Founder, is featured in ASSETS Lancaster’s January 2023 highlight article.
A Therapist View: Why I Utilize EMDR Treatment for Clients (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Written by Megan Saul, LPC, and EMDR Technique Trained Move
MFC Year 2022 in Review Happy New Year! This month, I reflect on what we have accomplished at Move Forward Counseling in 2022 and make
Tips for Not Sweating the Small Stuff We have all heard the phrase before, “don’t cry over spilled milk.” But, just because we have listened
Work after Maternity Leave Transitioning Back to Work after Maternity Leave My Story For nine months, while expecting my first child, my thoughts were primarily
Intentional Movements – Four Guided Videos for At-Home Practice Carve out some time for slow movements this month because it’s only fitting to focus our
Resources for Managing Holiday Depression Move Forward Counseling has compiled four links to articles on managing holiday depression and the internal and external factors that
Managing Depression during the Holidays The holidays are upon us. Chances are you will soon be knee-deep in wrapping paper, lists, bills, cards, party invitations…and
Coping Skills For New Mothers How to plan coping skills for new and expecting mothers. We’ve all heard the comments before: “Just wait until you
Women, Culture and Depression An Opinion Blog by Darleen Oliver, LPC, CAADC We live in a society where, despite all the advancements in advocating for
Mental Health Therapy since 2015 How has mental health therapy changed over the past seven years? Written by MFC CEO and Therapist, Alison Pidgeon, LPC
Back to school time is a natural demarcation of a new year for many of us, especially those whose children are in school or are
Many of us recognize that change is stressful. New jobs, new homes, new relationships, and even a grocery store that has been rearranged can all
NAMI and their #ReimagineCrisis partners share what the new nationwide service means for us and how to thank members of Congress for helping to make
Collective Trauma: How do we heal from it? Navigating day-to-day life can be overwhelming. What happens when we compound our everyday stressors with a pandemic,
Depression at Night Why do I get depressed at night? Featuring a Newsweek Article While sadness is a common emotion we all experience from time
Petitions on Mental Health Funding Move Forward Counseling, LLC supports these petitions to ask Legislators to support increased mental health funding. Signing is quick and easy,
Help End the Stigma of Therapists in Training The demand for mental health services all over the country has been enormous. MFC has been trying
Mindful meditation can improve both mental and physical health. Mindful meditation is a popular meditation technique that often contains two simple parts: attention and acceptance.
Healthy Habits for a Happier You Happiness is often thought of as something that comes to you. Many people sit around waiting for happiness to
Whether on the job or off, stress and mental illness like anxiety and depression can have big implications for your employees and how they do
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and a great time to highlight some ways you can take better care of yourself. We all have times
Do you constantly fear other people’s attention? Do you frequently feel watched or judged when in social situations? Do you feel afraid that you will
Eating disorders and body image issues are serious and often they go untreated. Why? Because the signs and symptoms go unnoticed until they are full-blown.
Online therapy can be a great option for a depressed introverted teen. For starters, introverts and therapists make perfect partners. Introverts are generally deep thinkers who
Stress refers to your body’s response to a challenge or demand. There are good types of stress and bad. For example, excitement about an upcoming
If you have stumbled upon this page it is probably because you are considering, or are already, taking part in some type of talk therapy.
As your teen grows and develops they are experiencing a range of emotions and physical changes. They are looking for ways to express themselves—from bold
As we enter the two-year mark of the Covid-19 pandemic, it is normal to feel frustrated and anxious. We have been dealing with the ‘abnormal’
Microaggressions are indirect, often subtle, unintentional statements, actions, or incidences of discrimination against members of a marginalized group. It can be an insult, comment, or
New beginnings are happening to us all the time—the birth of children, career changes, marriage and relationship issues, friendships, health challenges, different life stages, etc.
Becoming a first-time mother is a big adjustment. A lot is changing in your body, your routine, your priorities, your emotions, and your daily life.
It can be difficult to come to terms with your sexual identity. Especially if you identify as a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, or other.
A popular therapeutic technique for treating a variety of mood disorders, among other things, is Dialectical Behavior Therapy or DBT. At Move Forward, we have several counselors
In an ideal world if you and your partner had problems both of you would jump at the chance to start relationship counseling. You think each partner
Do you suffer from SAD? Online therapy might be a solution. Seasonal Affective Disorder, known as SAD, is a type of depression that is seasonally dependent. It
Anyone who has ever struggled with depression can attest to the lack of energy and motivation that comes with it. While counseling and therapy can
The cold, dark, and dreary months of winter can be hard for anyone struggling with depression but even more so for moms struggling postpartum with
Online therapy has taken off the past couple of years, since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. It has created a whole new world of
Eating disorders can be deadly. They have the greatest mortality rate of any mental illness. That is why it is vital to get someone who is
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is often known as winter blues or winter depression. It is common this time of the year. It strikes when the nights
The holidays can be a stressful time for anyone. For those with a history of trauma, it can be a major trigger, causing many trauma-related
Anxiety Can Take A Toll On A Person Oftentimes, anxiety symptoms can lead to: Increased stress Lower immune response Lack of sleep Isolation Harmed relationships
Being a mom comes with its own set of stressors, anxieties, fears, concerns, joys, and challenges. Every mom could benefit by talking out their troubles. Especially
Thanksgiving is upon us and the pressure from family and friends is mounting, but the pandemic is still here—what do you do? A year ago,
World Kindness Day is approaching on November 13 and it got me thinking about all the benefits of being kind — not just to the
It is hard to navigate support for someone with depression. You want the person to feel better and you don’t want to make things worse but
Your mental health is as critical as your physical health, some may even argue it is more critical depending on the situation, so why are
What kind of relationship do you have with food? Do you have a healthy relationship with food? Is it a love-hate kind of thing? Is
There is no better time than now to talk about the warning signs of suicide—September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Suicide is a leading cause of death,
Back-to-school is an exciting time for teachers but this year you may be feeling more anxiety than year’s past. There is still so much uncertainty
With the start of the school year just a few weeks away you and/or your child may be feeling some back-to-school anxiety. This upcoming school
Burnout has become a way of life in our society. We are constantly feeling stressed, bogged down, and overwhelmed. We are forgetful, plagued with anxiety over
Have you ever looked at a space in your home and instantly felt anxious, stressed, or overwhelmed? Have you ever cleaned a room and felt
We hear it often from our kids — “I’m so bored.” As parents, you might dread those words, “you have so much you can do,
As Pennsylvania, and the world, begins to re-open after over a year of being shut down it is an exciting, yet nerve-wracking time. It is
What a year it has been for teachers—an occupation held primarily by women— in Pennsylvania and around the world. Teachers have been forced to be
Everyone has off days. Days where it is hard to get out of bed, nothing looks appealing, it is hard to find joy. You just
Mental health professionals have bad days too. We have days where we feel like a rollercoaster of emotions. We often feel overwhelmed and struggle to
Mom, you are killing yourself trying to be everything to everyone. You feel like you have to be the master of all your roles. Oh, the
Have you ever noticed how you feel after you take a walk? If you were stressed before you started moving, chances are you felt much
Anxiety can cause your teen to feel a lot of things — excessive worry, agitated, restless, fatigued, unable to concentrate, irritability, unable to sleep, fearful,
You graduated from high school, went off to college, or got a job, whatever path you chose—now is the time in your life that you
Dear partners, friends, and family of a woman with postpartum depression: I know these times are confusing and scary but they will get better. You are navigating
These days it can feel like we, as women, are pulled in a million different directions at once — caregiver, housekeeper, cook, school teacher, taxi
The postpartum period is a time of bonding, beauty, shifting hormones, changing identity, and intense sleep deprivation. The weeks after birth can be an overwhelming and stressful
With all that has been going on in the world, mental health is more important than ever. But, with counseling services moved primarily to online
Being a caregiver for a loved one can be stressful during the best of times. Now, amidst a global pandemic COVID-19, the usual stressors of
Everyone has experienced anxiety in some way or another in their lifetime. It can show up in a lot of ways—a quick heartbeat, feeling overwhelmed, paralyzed by
Online therapy might be a perfect choice for Pennsylvania teenagers in need of some extra guidance and support. For many teenagers, the idea of sitting
You may not recognize that your teen is depressed at first. You might think that they are just “being a teenager” or these feelings are
Chances are you have probably heard of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (or CBT for short) but you may not know what it is or what is involved.
Some anxiety is normal and even helpful (like when you are studying for a test), but when your anxious feelings begin to impact your everyday
We all have different internal struggles that cause us stress and anxiety, making it difficult to find peace. Maybe it is worrying about self-image—our weight,
You are mom, dishwasher, cook, maid, taxi driver, school teacher, nurse, superhero, and you are struggling. Being a mom is hard enough, add depression to the mix
Feel like burying yourself in your bedsheets? Find yourself bursting into tears? Are you exhausted? Irritable? Anxious? Forgetful? If ever there was a time for
Becoming a mom is exciting and beautiful but it is also full of changes, stress, and sleepless nights. Add to those stressors the isolation and fear that
Feeling anxious occasionally is normal and can actually be beneficial sometimes (like right before you take a test), but chronic feelings of anxiety can severely impact quality
Self-care is so important but sometimes it is not as simple as quiet time or a good night’s sleep. Sometimes we need a self-care vacation,
Online therapy in Pennsylvania has become a necessary part of life. What can you expect? How can you prepare your space, and your mind, for
Pregnancy can stir up a lot of emotions, to begin with, and now amid the Covid-19 pandemic, there are even more concerns. Will my baby
We have spent a lot of time focusing on why quarantine is difficult. But, as hard as it has been, quarantine can also have a
These are difficult times and perhaps one of the most unsettling aspects is not knowing what the future holds surrounding the Coronavirus. When will we be
We have all heard it a hundred times by now — “embrace this time at home.” We have been told the old “life is short”
These are days many of us never expected to see. We are in unprecedented/uncertain times. They feel a little crazy and surreal. Our lives are
Schools are closed and workplaces but that is not all — birthday parties, sports games, the school play, extracurricular activities, playdates, trips to visit family
People have a lot of questions when it comes to therapy. When should I start? How do I know if it will help? Do I
Our lives as we know it changed rapidly last week with the detection of the coronavirus in Pennsylvania. Now that the schools are closed and
Have you ever felt inadequate, unsuccessful, discouraged, or just plain bad about yourself after getting off social media? Maybe you don’t feel like you are
As a culture, we have been conditioned to think that we should be working all the time. Our phones are constantly with us. We respond
The other day I came across a social media post, it said — what do you do when you realize you’ve stopped caring? It got me
When you love a person, you want to be able to help them. When that person has depression, it can be hard to know exactly
We have all heard the phrase before, “don’t cry over spilled milk.” But, just because we have heard it doesn’t mean we are doing it.
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