Joyce Marter “Even in today’s advanced world, there’s still much misunderstanding and stigma surrounding mental illness. Many of us are quick to dismiss people with mental illness as inferior or less than or wonder why they can’t just snap out of it. Many of us also rarely believe that mental illness merits the same understanding and compassion … Read more
“Say your child was called a nasty name on the playground or didn’t get invited to a classmate’s birthday party. Say they feel jealous because another child is smart and well-liked. Or they desperately desire something another child has. Or their close friend is moving away, and they’re fretting about their friendship. Would you intervene … Read more
“You don’t need an overhaul to improve the quality of your life. Just a few steps can help to boost your well-being and make your days more meaningful. And the great part is that you can start today. Below, several clinicians give their suggestions on how to do just that. Focus on right now. According to Alison Thayer, … Read more
“Have you ever thought about your motto on life? Maybe it’s a saying that captures your purpose or your mission. Or maybe it’s a string of words, a collection of passages or even a poem that inspires your actions. We asked several clinicians to describe their mottos. Perhaps their tenets will stir you to … Read more
“Stress is a reality for all of us. But it doesn’t have to lead to overwhelm. There are many ways to reduce the amount of stress in your life — and to revise how you react to it. Below, four clinicians share their best tips for shrinking stress and anxiety. 1. Exercise. ‘Do anything that allows … Read more
“Many of us feel like we have to earn our self-worth. Maybe we need to net a hefty paycheck. Maybe we need to have a pricey home. Maybe we need to get a prestigious promotion. Maybe we need to make straight As. Maybe we need to lose 20 pounds in order to finally realize that … Read more
“Every month we feature a different clinician, who gives us a snippet into their work and life. They reveal everything from what they love about being a therapist to the biggest challenge for both their clients and themselves to how they personally cope with stress. This month we had the pleasure of chatting with Joyce … Read more
In honor of World Mental Health Day today, Joyce Marter reveals the heroes who have influenced her work and life. “The mental health field is filled with heroes. Whether researchers, authors, actors, coaches or clinicians, these individuals help others lead more fulfilling, less stress-soaked lives. They help shrink the lingering stigma of mental illness. They … Read more
“For many people self-acceptance is hard to come by on a good day. It’s tenuous, a glass with tiny cracks, at best. On a bad day, when you’ve made a mistake or two, don’t like how you look or feel absolutely miserable, your self-acceptance is in shards. Fortunately, self-acceptance is something we can nurture. … Read more
UB owner, Joyce Marter weighs in on some of the challenges therapists face in recent PsychCentral “Therapists Spill” series. “Our ‘Therapists Spill’ series takes a behind-the-scenes look at clinicians’ personal and professional lives. Therapists have spilled everything from their life mottos to why they love their jobs to the best advice they’ve received on … Read more
Joyce Marter, LCPC is a renowned psychotherapist, entrepreneur, national speaker, author, and media contributor who takes great pride and pleasure in empowering others to reach their full potential. From speaking engagements to webinars to coaching and consulting and more, Joyce can guide and support you in achieving greater personal and professional prosperity.
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