Therapist's Blog

Insights and ideas from the therapist team at Meghan L. Reitz and Associates.

Group Therapy

Group therapy is a powerful and very effective approach to dealing with a combination of mental health and life issues. Research has shown that group therapy is often more efficacious than individual counseling alone. At Meghan L.

Confidentiality in Counseling

You might be&nbsp;surprised to learn that your need for mental health services and getting engaged in the counseling process is more confidential than you think it is. When you meet with a counselor for the first time, he/she typically will review confidentiality policies with you. These usually include the following: Your diagnosis, case notes (counselor's clinical impressions), and demographic data will be held confidentially. <a href="confidentiality-in-counseling">READ MORE &gt;&gt;</a>

Facebook: Addiction or Pastime?

Social networking is a concept that most people equate with sites like Facebook, Myspace, Google+, Linkedin, Twitter, Tumblr, and more. Ten years ago, you may have been hard pressed to find a vast majority of individuals who had the access to or understanding of exactly what a social networking site was meant to accomplish that couldn't be done by simply instant messaging, emailing, or possibly video chatting...

Boundary Setting and Assertiveness: Necessary Life Skills

How often have you asked yourself why you can't draw boundaries? Have you ever thought that maybe you might struggle with self-confidence and the ability to be assertive? Sometimes assertiveness can be confused with being selfish, mean, or being insensitive.