Ellen J.W. Gigliotti, LMFT
How to survive - and thrive! - during the holidays
Is it the most wonderful time of the year? November and December are interesting months – depending on your perspective and...
Ellen J.W. Gigliotti, LMFT
Fall ... ing into better mental health
I love the ads that have parents singing "It's the most wonderful time of the year" as they prepare for their kids return to the...
Ellen J.W. Gigliotti, LMFT
December ... not just the pretty holidays
Unwrapping the lessons of 2021 to see what gifts might be in store for 2022.
Ellen J.W. Gigliotti, LMFT
What is therapy really like?
Each and every client we have has one thing in common. At some point, they got up the courage to contact us to set up that first...
Ellen J.W. Gigliotti, LMFT
Adjusting to the new normal: COVID, vaccines, and a virtual ride
Our nation seems to be in a race between getting vaccines in as many of us as possible – the iconic “shots in arms” everyone is talking...
Ellen J.W. Gigliotti, LMFT
What to do when you just don't like what's going on in the world ... thoughts about a contin
"Decide not to wallow in your misery. Do something different. Be active. Try something new. Call a friend on the phone or video ...&quo
Ellen J.W. Gigliotti, LMFT
Maybe it's the uncertainty ...
So if I follow that line of thinking logically, I’m more upset now because of the potential negative outcomes I see in the future – the way
Ellen J.W. Gigliotti, LMFT
Hitting the wall of overwhelm
I’ve been really irritable lately, and that’s not really like me. Oh, I certainly can be annoying to those who live with me (and manage...
Ellen J.W. Gigliotti, LMFT
Sidelined by life
A bad back is an opportunity to reflect on the ways we can survive - and thrive - when life sends us to the bench.
Ellen J.W. Gigliotti, LMFT
At Sanctuary, we help grieving individuals
At Sanctuary Christian Counseling we’ve become experts in several things, taking extra training and having unique experiences in some...