Behavioral Healthcare Associates, LLC
Comprehensive Psychiatric and Behavioral Health Services in Central North Carolina
Category: General Wellness
Sleep – What is it good for?
by Michelle F. Moseley, MS, LCMHC, NCC (she/her) Quality sleep is elusive to many. From the ongoing pandemic to the 24-hour news cycle to the pressure to be available at all times to meet both personal and professional demands, many…
Read MoreExperiencing Anger
by Jan Cheek, MSW, LCSW Anger is a completely normal emotion we sometimes experience when we perceive injustices, betrayals, criticism, disrespect or other violations. Anger can be experienced in a range of intensity from a sense of annoyance and irritation…
Read MoreWhat’s so special about group therapy?
By Michelle F. Moseley, MS, LCMHC, NCC (she/her) You may think of psychotherapy as one person, or perhaps a couple or family, interacting with a licensed mental health provider in an office. Perhaps you’re even familiar with therapy conducted via…
Read MoreCOVID Led Many of Us to Reevaluate Our Lives: Counseling Might Help You Retool
by Laurie Conaty, LCSW, LCAS, PA COVID presented us with many opportunities and lots of time (too much sometimes) to consider the path we are on—in jobs, self-care, our relationships with others and just things we would like to have…
Read MoreGrief in the Time of COVID-19
By Michelle F. Moseley, MS, LCMHC, NCC (she/her) Loss and grief are inevitable parts of the human experience; however, the year 2020 has been filled with more than its fair share of loss. There have been all types of loss…
Read MoreRelax Breathing – Techniques and Benefits
By John Shin, MD Relax Breathing Techniques (also known as Relaxation Breathing and Relaxed Breathing) can be an effective coping skill and a basic form of meditation. Relax breathing can be a successful manner of calming oneself when under stress….
Read MoreWhat is Counseling or Therapy and What Can I Expect If I Am In Therapy?
by Laurie Conaty, LCSW, LCAS, PA Therapy or counseling can be thought of as getting help for something that is bothering you and doesn’t seem to go away no matter how you try! Or, you know what’s bothering you but…
Read MoreAnxiety and the Uncertainty of Coronavirus
By Jan Cheek, MSW, LCSW One of the only things that has been certain during this time of uncertainty as we face the Coronavirus pandemic is that all people experience anxiety to some degree. Not all anxiety is bad and…
Read MoreTelehealth: It’s Not Just FaceTime with Your Mental Health Provider
By Michelle F Moseley, MS, LCMHC, NCC (she/her) The presence of COVID-19 has brought changes to how we carry out so many aspects in our lives. Schools transitioned to have students complete the school year from home. We are confronted…
Read MoreReducing the Stigma of Going to See a Mental Health Therapist
By Jan Cheek, MSW, LCSW Many people remain confused about very basic facts and information regarding mental health concerns. One important fact about mental illness is that it is not rare. Nearly every one of us is affected by mental health…
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