As you explore sexual intimacy with your partner(s), it's essential to navigate the complex dynamics of desire and pleasure. Two crucial aspects of this exploration involve the concepts of sexual brakes and sexual accelerators. These two concepts shed light on the factors that can either enhance or hinder your sexual experiences. Creating the right context–an [...]
Introduction As we step into a new year, it's essential for young adults to consider their mental well-being (perhaps as part of their new year’s resolutions). Balancing the demands of life can be overwhelming, and prioritizing mental health can lead to a more fulfilling and resilient year. Here are three valuable tips for young adults [...]
<< Back to all Blogs Screen time is a double-edged sword. During the pandemic, we saw a huge increase in its use. In many ways, it was the only way to stay connected and maintain our daily lives. Now, we’re struggling to cut back as life returns to normal. Here’s how you can moderate your [...]
<< Back to all Blogs You may have grown up hearing things like, “Oh my gosh, you’re so ADHD.” And while the person saying it may have sounded a tad exasperated, your ADHD makes you who you are. Your creative, spontaneous, and energetic nature isn’t anything to apologize for or feel ashamed of. Here are [...]
<< Back to all Blogs According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Consumer Price Index increased by 8.6% from May 2021 to May 2022. This was the largest 12-month increase since the period ending in December 1981. Most people are keenly aware of just how high the cost of living is. It costs more [...]
<< Back to all Blogs The recent shootings in Uvalde and Buffalo have put most (if not all) quarterlifers on edge. These 20- and 30-somethings are right on the cusp – either reeling from their own experiences of shootings in their childhood or fretting about their young children’s safety in public spaces. Managing fear, anxiety, [...]
<< Back to all Blogs Congratulations! You just graduated, and that’s a huge accomplishment. If you have a job lined up after graduation, that’s spectacular. You’re probably feeling a mix of emotions and trying to process it all. If you don’t, then that’s still spectacular. You’re also likely feeling a mix of emotions and trying [...]
<< Back to all Blogs If you’re a recent grad seeking a job, there are a few ways you can prepare for this transition. It’s not easy being a young adult, but just a few tips and tricks in your toolkit can make you feel even more confident as you walk this path. Here’s what [...]
<< Back to all Blogs If you’re on the fast track toward self-improvement, you’ve likely considered seeking out assistance from a professional. Yet, deciding on the best type of professional can prove tricky. If you’re looking for support in your life, which includes pivoting in your career, should you talk to a therapist? Or would [...]
<< Back to all Blogs When you graduated from college, moved out of your parents’ house, or took that other next big step into adulthood, you likely heard the following from someone in your life: “This is the most exciting time in your life! Make the most of it. Live every day to the fullest. [...]
<< Back to all Blogs As a woman, you’ve likely been brought up to think about your life in a certain way. At 5, you go to kindergarten. At 15, you go to high school. At 22, you graduate from college. At 25, you get married, and at 30 (maybe even before), you have kids. [...]
<< Back to all Blogs Intimacy is defined as “closeness between people in personal relationships.” It’s the sense of another person fully knowing you and loving you both because of who you are and despite it. Intimacy requires honesty and vulnerability, which can be difficult for couples to achieve, but it is the key to [...]
<< Back to all Blogs Valentine’s Day can be a difficult holiday for people. We’ve been raised to think that you need to have a valentine, be in a relationship, or have a special date night planned for it to be special, meaningful, or right. So many people spend a day that is intended to [...]
<< Back to all Blogs Squid Games is one of the hot TV shows this fall, and believe it or not, it conveys some important life lessons that you can use during your quarterlife crisis. This South Korean drama-thriller follows participants as they play children’s games with deathly consequences. And if you’re thinking “What in [...]
<< Back to all Blogs Some people love the holidays. Come November 1, they can’t wait to put up their Christmas tree, invite friends and family over for Thanksgiving celebrations, and host gift exchanges. Yet, for so many others, the holidays can be a difficult time. When you reunite with family you haven’t seen all [...]
<< Back to all BlogsAre you looking for some great gift ideas for the young adult or millennial in your life? We’ve compiled some of our favorite selections for gifts that your quarterlifer will not only love, but that will support their mental health at the same time. 1. Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the [...]
<< Back to all Blogs As Thanksgiving approaches, you’re probably thinking about all the things you have to be grateful for this year. This holiday is often our reminder of all the blessings in our lives…even if the year has been a tough one. For many, gratitude has either been an incredibly easy or an [...]
<< Back to all Blogs September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. While suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in America, it’s the second leading cause for quarterlifers (ages 25-34). In honor of the upcoming World Suicide Prevention Day, we’ll look at both active and passive suicidal ideation. How do these two differ and [...]
Prior to the pandemic, “invisible disabilities,” like mental health struggles, were already prevalent and now they are even more. A silver lining of the pandemic is that mental health is receiving much-needed attention and more people are recognizing its importance. As a result, companies must amp up their mental health support and learn how to [...]
Did you experience massive amounts of change in the past year during the COVID-19 pandemic? You’re not alone, and now that COVID-19 numbers are beginning to drop, many other millennials are voicing just how drastically their “normal” has changed in the past year. In fact, for some, it feels like they’ve lived an entire lifetime [...]
<< Back to all Blogs Have you felt a general slump in your productivity since the start of the pandemic? If so, you’re not alone. Toxic productivity has entered the lives of many as they balance remote work and home life without much social interaction to balance it. Let’s look at how this new brand [...]
<< Back to all Blogs If you’re a parent of a quarterlifer, you may be looking at your son or daughter in distress. These 20- or 30-something Millennials and Gen Z-ers are at a pivotal point in their lives, and along with everything else going on, the last couple of years haven’t been easy [...]
<< Back to all Blogs 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 [...]
<< Back to all Blogs “Success in marriage does not come merely through finding the right mate, but through being the right mate.” – Barnett R. Brickner Is your marriage struggling? Or are you looking to actively prevent obstacles? A successful marriage can be broken down into three simple F’s. If you follow this [...]
<< Back to all Blogs Are you a parent, grandparent, friend, or loved one of an adult quarterlifer? Quarterlifers are individuals who are in their twenties or thirties. They’re the millennials or Gen Zers in your life who you may notice are struggling right now. Whether they’re back home living with you, suffering from [...]
<< Back to all Blogs Relationships aren’t perfect, and mistakes are inevitable. However, as you and your significant other learn and grow together, there are some common mistakes that you can avoid. Read through the list below to see how you can expand your perspective and improve your relationship now and for the long-term. Here [...]
<< Back to all Blogs If you visit a college campus these days, you may be asked to introduce yourself with your name AND pronouns. This is unusual for older generations, but for quarterlifers, it’s necessary. According to a 2019 Pew Research Center survey, 25% of Millennials and 35% of Gen Z know someone [...]
<< Back to all Blogs Melissa* is a 35-year-old single woman living alone in her condo in the city. Her biological family consists of only her father who lives in another state. Melissa is an only child, and her mother died several years ago. Before the pandemic, she had a vibrant social life with [...]
<< Back to all Blogs Each year, there’s one day in November that we spend counting our blessings. And although Thanksgiving is the perfect reminder of how truly blessed you are, it doesn’t start and stop there. Thanksgiving 2020 may be over, but why not keep the gratitude going? Studies have shown that gratitude [...]
<< Back to all Blogs Looking for gift ideas for that young adult in your life? Here are some books and apps to help them feel supported. BOOKS Quarterlife Crisis by A. Robbins & A. Wilner This book explores the quarterlife crisis, which is a landmine period in adult development. It can be [...]
<< Back to all Blogs This year, some chose to put up holiday decorations on November 1, the day after Halloween. “It’s 2020!” They said, “We deserve it!” This visible reminder has brought on a number of emotions for quarterlifers. In addition to big decisions about their education, career path, and romantic relationships, they’ve [...]
<< Back to all Blogs The Quarterlife Center was recently asked to be interviewed on The Coach’s Circle Podcast, a podcast that talks about everything the world of coaching has to offer–what it is and what it isn’t. In this informative interview, our awesome career coach Caitlin Magidson talks about her passion for working with [...]
<< Back to all Blogs For most quarterlifers, dating isn’t an altogether comfortable experience even under “normal” circumstances. However, when you add in the need to screen your date for health and safety precautions, it can get downright awkward. That’s right. We’re talking dating in a COVID world. If you’re someone with an active [...]
<< Back to all Blogs COVID-19 attacked, and as the world shut down, quarterlifers (Millennials and Gen Z) adapted with creativity and flexibility. Some of the adjustments they made resulted in what has now become a sales craze. While some people hunkered down in their suburban homes and looked to welcome a new furry [...]
<< Back to all Blogs Dating someone with anxiety can be challenging for both people involved. Anxiety can stand between you and your partner and create doubt and confusion for seemingly no reason at all. Yet, there’s no reason a mental health condition should stand between you and someone you love. Dating someone with [...]
<< Back to all Blogs It’s summertime, which means you were likely looking forward to a big vacation to unwind and recharge. While COVID-19 has rendered the traditional “vacation” unsafe, there are still ways that you can get away from your Zoom-fatigue. Here’s how you can get that much-needed vacation. Take a road trip. [...]
<< Back to all Blogs Support groups are a widely available resource offered on just about every topic. They’re the very best reminder you that, as isolating as your struggle with any issue can be, you’re unlikely to be alone. Others are struggling as well. Reaching out for help enables you to express your [...]
<< Back to all Blogs Happy Fathers’ Day! In honor of your special day, we’d like to share a few tips for new dads to make life a little easier during this monumental life transition to fatherhood. Think About Your Role Models. Think about the important men throughout your life, your father, grandfather, uncles, [...]
<< Back to all Blogs We at the Quarterlife Center are deeply saddened and angered by the recent killing of George Floyd, and our thoughts are with his loved ones. As therapists, we provide care for clients’ mental health as they work to achieve positive change. Therapists have an ethical duty to provide a [...]
<< Back to all Blogs 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 [...]
<< Back to all Blogs It’s Week 8 of working from home (WFH) during the COVID-19 pandemic for many of you. You may be feeling increasingly restless as the monotonous days take a toll on you. Here are three practical things you can do to have a positive impact on your mental health. Try some [...]
<< Back to all Blogs I recently attended a very helpful Zoom workshop about parenting 24-7 during the COVID-19 pandemic (with parenting coach Rachel Bailey (Rachel-bailey.com)), and I wanted to share several of my takeaways for those of you who are home with your kids. Create Fun Rituals. Rituals are a great way [...]
<< Back to all Blogs 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 [...]
<< Back to all Blogs Does my insurance cover the cost of QLC services? QLC is an out-of-network provider; so clients work with their insurance companies for reimbursement. If you are unsure whether your insurance will pay for an out-of-network provider, it’s worth finding out. Please call your insurance company directly and ask [...]
<< Back to all Blogs There is real power in gratitude, and giving thanks together can strengthen our connection to one another. It can be hard to know how to express gratitude in a way that feels authentic and not cheesy. We encourage you to continue “giving thanks” this weekend, in honor of [...]
While both premarital and couples counseling help couples communicate about their relationship, they differ in their structure, style, and goals.
<< Back to all Blogs Creating a successful romantic relationship requires focus, creativity, and flexibility. Quarterlife couples often have additional stressors on their relationships typical of young adulthood, such as geographic moves, navigating a long-distance relationship, financial instability, career insecurity, and shifts in social life. With so many transitions, it is common for couples [...]
<< Back to all Blogs If you’re new to therapy, you probably have some questions about how it works. One of the most common questions we get at QLC is “what should I talk about in therapy?” Here are 5 helpful ideas to get you started. 1. Talk about how you decided to begin [...]
Are you thinking about starting therapy? Not sure how to choose the right therapist? You may have questions about what it’s all about. People often want to know what therapy is really like and what to expect.
<< Back to all Blogs Summer is on our doorstep, and wedding bells are ringing! June is one of the most popular months to get married. Weddings have a way of evoking mixed feelings--whether it’s one’s own or someone else’s. Weddings are generally occasions for celebration, happiness and fun. In fact, there seems [...]
<< Back to all Blogs The quarter-life crisis is real. It is an identity crisis (experienced by some as an existential crisis) that occurs as a quarter-lifer (in their twenties or thirties) struggles with the transition to adulthood. If you are facing a quarter-life crisis, here are 3 things you need to know. [...]
<< Back to all Blogs Alzheimer’s disease is not limited to the elderly. Although rare, some individuals are diagnosed with younger-onset Alzheimer’s disease in early adulthood—some as early as their twenties and thirties. Quarter-lifers who are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s struggle with unique challenges. While coping with the symptoms of Alzheimer’s, they are also [...]
<< Back to all Blogs Mother’s Day is a special day to celebrate motherhood. Simple, right? Not exactly. For many people, this day can get a bit complicated, depending on many factors, like your relationship with your mother, and your feelings about being a mom yourself. This is true especially for moms who [...]
<< Back to all Blogs Many women experience post-partum depression and/or post-partum anxiety after the birth of their baby. Symptoms include anxiety and panic attacks, feeling worthless, fear of not being a good mother, fear of being left alone with the baby, excessive irritability, mood swings, sadness, crying uncontrollably for long periods of time, disinterest [...]
<< Back to all Blogs 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’re interested in scheduling an appointment [...]
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<< Back to all Blogs During the holiday season, you may find yourself thinking, “Why am I so tired and stressed out? This is supposed to be a fun, relaxing break from work and school, but I’m just not feeling it.” You are not alone. It is common for people to feel stressed [...]
<< Back to all Blogs Let’s Talk About Sex There are many myths about sex that persist even today. Here are several of the myths: Men think about sex all of the time. Men are always ready and willing to have sex. Nice girls don’t want sex. Good girls, especially wives and mothers, [...]
<< Back to all Blogs Men are always ready and willing—right? So, why doesn’t he initiate sex with you? Why does he turn you down when you initiate? What’s going on? Men wanting sex less than their female partners is a common issue in relationships. Unfortunately, it’s an issue that is rarely talked [...]
<< Back to all Blogs Being in your twenties and thirties as a quarterlifer is an exciting time full of transitions, firsts, and, of course, plenty of questions and unknowns. For many millennials, the questions and unknowns overtake and drown out the excitement, leading to feelings of being lost and having no direction.A great [...]
<< Back to all Blogs Grief has many causes and many faces. Losing a loved one, and then feeling alone in your grief can feel devastating. Grieving is never easy, but the grieving process for young adults (quarterlifers) is particularly rough. With a few exceptions, a young adult doesn’t expect to face the [...]
<< Back to all Blogs Are you in your twenties or thirties and grieving the death of a loved one? If you are, you already know that this is a particularly difficult time of life to grieve the loss of someone you love.Grieving a loss as a young adult is challenging for several reasons:1) [...]
<< Back to all Blogs Grieving the loss of a loved one is never easy. And it’s particularly hard for quarterlifers (young adults in their twenties and thirties) for various reasons. Some of the ways quarterlife young adults can survive the painful feelings of grief is to learn about others’ experiences with loss [...]
<< Back to all Blogs If you’re a millennial in a relationship that is facing new challenges, you are not alone. Making important life decisions as a couple in your 20s and 30s is complicated, whether you’re deciding to move in together, get engaged, have a baby, or simply slow the pace and [...]
<< Back to all Blogs Are you unsure about your next steps in your career? Are you struggling in your job search? Do you feel stuck in a job you don’t like? Are you trying to decide if you need additional training? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you may [...]
<< Back to all Blogs Have you been thinking about starting therapy? Are you wondering what it will be like? This blog post gives you an idea of what to expect. What is individual counseling? The term “individual counseling,” (also known as therapy, psychotherapy, and talk therapy), is counseling that focuses on an [...]
<< Back to all Blogs Check out the Quarterlife Center's article published in The Greenville Journal: https://greenvillejournal.com/2016/12/02/quarterlife-crisis-yes-real-thing/ The Quarterlife Crisis: Yes, it's a real thing. "I can think of no more exciting time of life than one’s 20s and 30s. It can also be a daunting and disorienting period. What makes it exciting [...]
<< Back to all Blogs Do you complain about your job, feel irritable with coworkers, and/or dread going into work? It’s not unusual to get down about your job once in awhile, but chronic, every-day dissatisfaction demands a closer look. Maybe it’s time to find out what is going on! My 4 tips for helping [...]
<< Back to all Blogs 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 [...]
<< Back to all Blogs While walking through Metro Center in Washington, DC, recently, I saw a millennial couple, in their late 20s, she was crying, and he was yelling. I have no idea what they were arguing about, but I instinctively asked myself whether they were communicating effectively. Building effective communication is [...]
<< Back to all Blogs This post about binge drinking will: • Provide important information about the increasing prevalence and risks of binge drinking • Explain why quarter life crisis adults and millennials are at risk • Help you determine whether you are a binge drinker Over 16% of adults in the U.S. [...]
<< Back to all Blogs What am I doing with my life? Why don’t I feel motivated? Am I ready to settle down and get married? Why are my relationships so difficult? Should I go to graduate school? How am I supposed to support myself? If you are asking yourself these types of [...]
<< Back to all Blogs Are you worried about your alcohol use? Has a loved one expressed concern about your drinking? If you believe you might have an alcohol problem, you are NOT alone. Many people are struggling with Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD).30% of Americans ages 18 and older have had an AUD in their lifetime.Quarterlife [...]
<< Back to all Blogs There are so many books out there for adults in their 20s and 30s, but how do you know which ones are the best? Our team at the Quarterlife Center has done the research for you. Here are our top 10 book picks to help you survive your quarterlife crisis. [...]
<< Back to all Blogs Have you been thinking about starting therapy? Unsure how to select the right therapist for you? Or perhaps you’ve already scheduled your first appointment. You may still have questions about how this all works. People often want to know what therapy is really like and what to expect when [...]
<< Back to all Blogs As a therapist, I have heard some version of this many times in counseling sessions with my clients: “I have done a lot of things in my life, and my life seems pretty great from the outside, yet I feel so lost and dissatisfied on the inside. I don’t [...]
<< Back to all Blogs Why People Ghost and What To Do If It Happens To You Tired of Getting Ghosted? Dating is not easy. This is something I hear often in my work with quarterlife clients. They describe the ups and downs of dating, their nervousness on first dates, and doubts about [...]
<< Back to all Blogs Are you feeling stressed out? Here are 4 tips for reducing your stress: 1) Nurture yourself. Do whatever it is that nurtures you. Take a walk. Call a friend. Read a book. Journal. Meditate. Cook your favorite meal. Get a massage. Take a nap. Watch a movie. Make [...]
<< Back to all Blogs Are you thinking about starting premarital counseling? Our QLC Counselors are dedicated to supporting you as you prepare for your marriage. Exploring important topics before marriage helps couples prevent future conflicts and pave the way for a deeply fulfilling marriage. Here is some information about how it works. Premarital [...]
