Quarterlife Center - Counseling for Young Adults

Are you grieving the loss of a loved one? Have you been considering grief counseling? While the symptoms of grief are part of a normal recovery process, it can be difficult to go through the process of mourning over days, weeks, months, or years. Grieving the loss of a loved one is  particularly hard on quarterlife young adults for several reasons .  In this post, we’ll discuss the symptoms that accompany grief and the stages, and associated tasks, of the grieving process. What are the symptoms of grief? These are some common symptoms of grief. Following a loss, you will need time to heal. Guilt Fear Irritability Headaches Changes in appetite or sleep Fatigue Sadness Numbness Denial Anger Stage 1: Accepting the reality of the loss The first stage of mourning involves both an intellectual and emotional acceptance of the loss. Grappling with the thought that our loved one has died is hard to handle, and you may find yourself reaching for your phone to text them or expecting to s...

Worried about a loved one in their twenties or thirties who seems depressed? They may be having a quarterlife crisis, which is a common experience during emerging adulthood, as young adults are turning 25 or approaching 30. Millennials who are going through a quarter life crisis are at risk for depression and anxiety. A quarter life crisis is real and shouldn’t be ignored. Are you wondering how you can help? Family members, often parents, contact me for guidance on how to help their millennial child. They express concern about their son or daughter seeming sad and lost in life. Here are some of the most common quarter life crisis symptoms: tearfulness irritability lack of motivation hopelessness anxiety about the future difficulty making decisions changes in appetite changes in sleep substance abuse (read more about  binge drinking among millennials ). If you have observed any of these symptoms in your loved one (or any of the symptoms described in this post), you may be wondering ...

Staying Sane As A Couple During COVID-19 As many couples find themselves working from home (WFH) and social distancing, you may be getting restless and irritable with each other. Here are a few tips to help couples keep their love strong during the pandemic. Plan a Date Night. Get dressed up (at least change out of your sweatpants), light candles, prepare a romantic meal or get delivery from your favorite restaurant, or set up a picnic (inside or outside). Create a Spontaneity Box. Each of you write down on pieces of paper things that excite you, that would be fun and/or unexpected, or even random words with which you can be creative in designing an activity around. Put the pieces of paper in a box and pick one out whenever you want to change things up a bit. Coordinate Alone Time. A lot of people really need alone time to recharge their batteries. Whether that time is spent being productive or just relaxing, it is very important. Although you may cherish this newfound time together as...

As Valentine’s Day approaches, you may find yourself having some negative feelings, especially if your relationship is having difficulties. Dr. Christine Greer O’Connor, Founder of the Quarterlife Center, shares 4 tips for how to manage your negative feelings and your relationship. If you’d like more information or you’re interested in scheduling an appointment, please  contact us .

Whether you’re single or coupled on Valentine’s Day, make sure to show yourself a little love throughout the day. As therapists, we encourage our clients to value self-love and self-care. When we love and take care of ourselves, we are able to show up in our relationships and work in the best ways. Here are 3 ideas to show yourself some love this Valentine’s Day. 1. Start the day right. Wake up 5 minutes earlier than normal and listen to a short guided meditation.  Insight Timer   and  Headspace   are good apps for this. Set an intention for your day (i.e. “Today, I will pamper myself.”) After the meditation, enjoy your favorite breakfast. 2.   Give yourself a treat during the day. If you like chocolate, buy yourself a couple of pieces (or a box!). If spending time outdoors is your thing, take a walk or eat lunch in a park. If time permits, schedule a massage for your lunch break. Or send yourself flowers (and remember to write a kind note to YOU). 3. ...