Articles for Reference and Self-Help
A collection of links to helpful articles on emotional wellness and relationship building, written by Carrie M. Wrigley, LCSW. These can be useful before, during, and after formal treatment, including between sessions.
ARTICLES ON EMOTIONAL WELLNESS
- Depression Today – Why It’s Spreading So Fast, and How to Help
- Depression Doesn’t Have to Be Permanent
- 6 Steps to Stopping Perfectionism
- 4 Helpful Steps When You Lose Someone You Love
- Technology – Don’t Let it Hijack Your Life
- When Disaster Strikes: Finding Meaning and Strength to Endure
- How to Hold on to Faith When Disaster Strikes
- 3 Things You Can Do to Move Past Depression (and Create Joy and Resilience Instead)
- When the Holidays Aren’t So Merry and Bright – How to Cope and Heal
- Getting Through the Dark Days of Winter: How to Survive and Thrive

ARTICLES ON RELATIONSHIP BUILDING
- Understanding the Stages of Love
- Show Love For Your Spouse By Respecting Their Point of View
- Show Love For Your Spouse By Knowing And Using Their Love Language
- Finding Time for Your Marriage in a Hectic and Demanding World
- “My Husband Has a Porn Problem – What Do I Do Now?”
- Enjoying Your Children, At Every Stage of Life
- Loving Your Child As a Unique Individual
- Showing Love For Your Kids… Even When They Least Deserve It
- When Disaster Strikes: Providing Comfort and Assurance to Children
- Lessons in Joy – What My Grandkids Taught Me

Many additional articles and resources are available for you to browse and study, including at:
- CounselingLibrary.org, and
- CarrieWrigley.com/Blog
Your change and growth will be most effective if you are learning and developing consistently, day by day - not just when you're in counseling sessions. These resources are provided to help inform and support you in your healing journey.