Help for Caregiver Burnout Can be Simple
by Melena Stevens, LCSW Heros are Hit the Hardest Being a front-line worker is hard. Being a front-line worker since 2020 is harder. Teachers, healthcare workers, police, military, firefighters, and social workers are all in the business of helping others. Helping professions are the most at risk for experiencing burnout, especially since the pandemic. If […]
Common Misconceptions About Coming to Therapy
by Jessica Hansen, CSW Society often carries misconceptions about therapy, leading some to embrace it while others remain skeptical. It’s crucial to respect individual choices and opinions. While Therapy may not suit everyone’s coping style, it’s essential to comprehend what therapy truly entails and what it does not. Don’t let common misconceptions about coming to […]
Recognize Burnout: Signs and Strategies for a Healthier Mind
By Chelsy Phelps LMFT In the fast-paced and demanding world we live in, burnout has become an all-too-common occurrence. It affects individuals across various professions, lifestyles, and age groups, undermining their mental well-being and overall quality of life. Burnout is not just feeling tired or stressed; it is a state of emotional, physical, and mental […]
How to Get Off of the Emotional Merry-Go-Round of Divorce
By Jody Sargent, LCSW The opposite of love is not hate – it is indifference. Couples experiencing a divorce often get stuck in a revolving door of hurting their partner to “get even” sometimes long after the divorce is finalized. If you find yourself in this exhausting situation, it can be consuming. You may try […]
How to Know If You Experienced Trauma As A Child and When It Is Time to Get Help.
By: Jessica Hansen, CSW Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are events that take place when you are under the age of 18 and can have a significant effect on your life. ACEs are defined as prolonged exposure to traumatic events. These experiences can have a lasting impact on a person’s physical and mental health, leading to […]
Unlock Your Child’s Potential with Play Therapy!
Play therapy, in all its wonderful forms, holds the key to unlocking your child’s potential. Whether through visualization, storytelling, crafts, role-playing, toys and objects, or sand play, play therapy allows young minds to express themselves, tap into their creativity, and feel secure within these therapeutic environments. It empowers them to become the authors of their own stories, creating their own happy endings.
How to Know If You Need Therapy Because of Your Anxiety
Signs that You Need Therapy for Your Anxiety By Jessica Hansen, CSWAnxiety is a mental health battle that affects many individuals. Anxiety can come in many shapes and forms causing it to look different on everyone. It is something that can be difficult to manage and cope with. Managing anxiety alone can be lonely and […]
What You Need to Know About Play Therapy.
by Jessica Hansen There is a rise in mental health issues among our younger populations. Children are very vulnerable due to their constantly developing brains, making their mental health very critical. Children who struggle with mental health issues may have difficulty forming relationships, performing in school, developing coping skills, expressing emotions appropriately, dealing with hard […]
How to Tell if You Need Mental Health Counseling
Are you feeling anxious, stressed, or overwhelmed lately? Do you find yourself struggling to cope with the challenges of everyday life? If so, you’re not alone. How can you tell if you need mental health counseling? Here is a big secret, everyone needs mental health counseling. Mental health issues are more common than you might […]
Children Can Learn to Calm Down, Even After Trauma.
By Jody Sargent As a parent, it can be incredibly difficult to watch your child experience difficult emotions. Whether they are feeling sad, angry, or frustrated, you want nothing more than to make it all go away. However, regulating emotions is an essential part of healthy development, and it is something that children need to […]