by Mark Cagle, LPC | Fatherhood
When a father is struggling with depression, it can have a far-reaching impact on his life, the development of his children, and even place his job in jeopardy. The effect of a father’s depression on his children Depressed dads may have difficulty bonding with...
by Mark Cagle, LPC | Mindfulness
Mindfulness has been around for ages, and it certainly isn’t going anywhere. In fact, it is becoming more popular here in the West year over year. As mindfulness becomes more prominent and more people are talking about it, there are sure to develop certain myths...
by Mark Cagle, LPC | Mindfulness
Today I was doing research for a blog post about being mindful in a world of distraction when I came across some information which led me to taking part in my own mini-experiment. (The irony of this has not eluded me by the way.) I found out that the average person...
by Mark Cagle, LPC | Anxiety, Depression, Mindfulness, Stress
I met a young girl just the other day, in her mid-teens. She was sweet, strong, all-As, member of the orchestra… On the outside it appeared as though she were living an normal, average life. On the inside, she was being ravaged by thoughts of worthlessness and...
by Mark Cagle, LPC | Mindfulness
It has been almost 3 weeks since my last blog article. With each passing day, my anxiety grows. It’s true- I too struggle with anxiety. As I type this, I feel a churning in my stomach, a feeling of uneasiness and discomfort consumes me. I also struggle with...