Space Between Counseling Services (SBCS)

October 12, 2022

2022, Baltimore Counseling, Mental Health, Mental Wellness, Self Compassion, Self Care, Vulnerability, Well-Being

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and how does it Affect You?

Space Between Counseling Services (SBCS)

October 12, 2022

2022, Baltimore Counseling, Mental Health, Mental Wellness, Self Compassion, Self Care, Vulnerability, Well-Being

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and how does it Affect You?

Have you ever taken inventory of how your mood changes during seasonal shifts? Perhaps that moody feeling you can’t exactly put your finger on or the sudden snap of your energy that was once fueled by warm weather and outside gatherings. Chances are, Seasonal Affective Disorder could be a contributing factor. This blog post, written by Brittany Spencer, LCPC, located in Baltimore, Maryland, explores what Seasonal Affective Disorder is, its signs and symptoms, how to distinguish it from winter blues, and when to seek support.

Revisiting the 7 A's of Healing

This post explores the 7 A’s of healing detailed by Dr. Gabor Maté in his book, book, When the Body Says No: The Cost of Hidden Stress.

Are you getting enough rest?

Are you getting enough rest? In this latest blog post by graduate student intern, Sehar Palla, we explore the seven different types of rest. Hint: It’s not just sleep!

My Partner Just Got Sober. What Do I Do Now?

In her premier post for the Space Between Counseling Services blog, Kat Filipov, LGPC, helps readers explore how to support their partner(s) who are recently sober. If you are supporting a loved one who has recently decided to discontinue drug or alcohol use, this blog post is for you. Kat reminds us to set boundaries, seek additional support groups, and more.

Dishing Out Boundaries This Holiday Season

It’s important to acknowledge and maintain your boundaries as needed this holiday season. In this blog post, written by Brittany Spencer, LCPC, readers can explore perceived obligations and learn how to communicate assertively to set clear boundaries with those around them.

De-Bunking Nutrition Myths & Exploring Intuitive Eating

Space Between Counseling Services Graduate Student Intern, Sarah Miles, felt compelled to write this blog to remind herself and other individuals that we have a choice when it comes to how we treat our bodies, and that there is an alternative to the cycle of crash dieting, starvation, and binge eating that so many of us are familiar with.

Managing Anxiety

If you are experiencing symptoms of anxiety (uncontrollable excessive worry, lack of concentration, tiredness, irritability, somatic issues, sleep disturbance, and/or antsy reactions), and you feel guilt/shame from such symptoms, this blog is for you. Dushyanthi Niyangoda, former graduate student intern at Space Between Counseling Services, explores the origins of anxiety and provides readers with useful ways to manage their symptoms and set goals to overcome it. The blog also links to mindfulness and meditation videos.

What a Load to Bear : Stress Within Marginalized Populations

Most people are aware of the negative impacts of stress and its ability to effect one’s mental health, physical health and ultimately affecting life expectancy. However, the inflicted impact of stress on marginalized communities continues to be overlooked. In this blog, Brittany Spencer, LCPC, explores how allostatic load impacts marginalized communities and individuals, and provides tangible ways to manage stress, cultivate awareness, and move towards positive change.

Guilt vs Shame: How To Tell Them Apart

Guilt vs Shame, Guilt and shame are two emotions that come up throughout the course of our lives as we grow and develop. Guilt and shame often come up together and may even be felt in response to the same scenario. We often associate these emotions with each other, and while they may overlap or intertwine, they do also have some major differences that can impact how we think about how to manage them. In this post, written by Abby Smith, LGPC, we define both guilt and shame, and explore how to better manage these feelings.