Exploration about family history can be a powerful way to gain insight into problems you may be having. Although you may have never met the generations who lived prior to you, their suffering may be causing your suffering. How so? Because of something called intergenerational trauma. So what exactly is Read more…
Counseling is a form of self-care which can be difficult to start doing. Even when the motivation is there, so many obstacles can get in the way of scheduling that first appointment, or even regular ongoing appointments. However, there are some good ways to deal with some of those big Read more…
Imagine you have somewhere to go, and to get there you must walk through a thick, wooded forest. It’s dark. You’re alone. You feel scared. And then, you’re given a choice to just go around, or not even go at all. The choice is obvious. This is what happens with Read more…
Have you ever been told you need to be working on self-care or had the thought pop up yourself? What does it mean exactly, when someone identifies a need for self-care? Self-care is a buzz word everyone uses to justify getting a pedicure, a massage, or taking a nap. However, Read more…
Although some people are very aware of anxiety, there are others who have been living in constant anxiety for so long, they don’t know anxiety is harming them. This can be especially true for people who have been experiencing chronic anxiety since childhood. When you’re in a constant state of Read more…
Have you considered group counseling, but haven’t really been sure it would help you? Find out how groups can help you in ways that individual therapy can’t!
Often perfectionism is viewed as harmless. Sure, perfectionists might seem a little uptight, a little rigid, maybe even a little boring, but they also always do an amazing job, they are always reliable, and they are admired and loved by all. On the outside, they are the perfectly wrapped gift Read more…
Although most therapists will agree that finding the right counselor for any individual is important in helping someone, the act of figuring out which counselor is “right” can be confusing and challenging. How do you know if someone is the “right” fit? What questions do you ask? What does it Read more…
You have made the decision. You are going to see a therapist. Maybe you are excited. Maybe you are terrified. Maybe you have a mixture of emotions. Perhaps this is something you have been putting off. Perhaps you have other people in your life pushing you to do this. Perhaps Read more…
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