Why Counseling Promotes Small Steps for Big Change
It’s not uncommon for us all to seek support and change once we feel we have no other options. Practically speaking, we like to know that we already tried “everything” or we might just underestimate the size of what we are facing. Either way, it can be difficult to accept that counseling may not have […]
Intentional Movement Helps Us Manage Hyperactivity and Stress
Most of us know we need more exercise, both for our physical and mental health. Even more subtle than this, basic movements can become important for us. Partially due to our sedentary lifestyle, partially due to more awareness of how nuero-divergence can impact our mental wellness, getting acquainted with “heavy work” as self-care could help […]
Anger isn’t “just” Anger: How Handling Anger Means Getting Familiar With It
There is a lot of anger in the world and so we think there are a lot of angry people. Many people come to counseling because of anger and then they stall out, because no one really wants to talk about it or admit how angry they feel. The shame load around anger, the recognition […]
Trauma-Informed Self-Care and Advocacy
There is a lot to trauma recovery. While there is never a single path to healing and definitely no timeline, there are certain areas that should be addressed for deep and lasting recovery. Becoming aware of your needs and some of the things that should be prioritized can help in making decisions for counseling and […]
Risk factors and strengths for adoptive families
Providing counseling to children who have been through or are facing adoption requires awareness of the many factors that predict how difficult it will be for that individual to build a restored sense of self and family. A counselors role is to always seek to enhance the strengths and attend to the areas of risk, […]
Top Reasons Why You Might Be Distracted That Aren’t ADHD
Struggling to get through daily tasks or difficulty attaining your goals are important indications that your mental wellness might need a little fine tuning. While it is good to be aware of what our body and mind are signaling, we can be tuning into social media or trends for explanations that don’t take our unique […]
Part II: Developing Emotional Intelligence for Better Personal and Work Outcomes
Here goes the second piece on Emotional Intelligence skills. This is in two parts, as reading all these at once might feel like an insurmountable task, one more set of “things” to learn/do/master. Hopefully you digest these more like morning pastry; one a day until they are completely stale. We can’t learn everything all at […]
How Emotional Intelligence Skills Help Just About Everything
We don’t all have to love small talk, be extroverted or even exude confidence. However, there is research showing that the “soft skills” involved in what we call Emotional Intelligence can actually be measured in tangible ways, like increased capacity for earning. In fact, a lot of large companies and coaches are making money helping […]
The Power of One Person: Mental Wellness for Teens
Think back to when you were younger. Many of us can think of times when adults in our lives attempted to support us. Perhaps with mixed results. It seems the language of the young rarely translates the intent of the elder. It can be hard to comprehend what life experience has taught, merely by words […]
Thoughts from a Therapist: Considerations before becoming a Foster Parent
May is Foster Care Awareness Month and a great chance to explore the power of non-traditional families and their place in building healthy community. We live in a time where the hush of adoption is less and now it can be a life-goal to give back and care for a child separated from their biological […]