Grief Unveiled: Healing Through Counseling
Dealing with grief is one of the most difficult challenges a person can face. For some, this can be overwhelming & seemingly impossible to overcome. That’s where grief counseling comes in.
What does an IFS therapist do?
Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) is a form of psychotherapy that is becoming increasingly popular due to its holistic approach to mental health. But what exactly does an IFS therapist do?
Is Online Therapy a Good Idea? Pros and Cons of Online Therapy
The use of online therapy has been gaining attention in recent years, especially following the COVID pandemic and as more and more people are turning to the internet for mental health support. But is online therapy really a good idea?
What to Expect During an IFS (Internal Family Systems) Session
In this blog post, learn all about what to expect in an IFS therapy session.
What Does Starting Trauma Therapy Look Like?: The First Step
Trauma can take a heavy toll on a person's mental and emotional well-being. That is why seeking professional help from a licensed therapist or counselor who specializes in trauma treatment can be a vital step towards healing and recovery.
Internal Family Systems (IFS) & Trauma Therapy
Across households, individuals are dealing with the impacts of trauma, whether it be due to a recent traumatic experience or previous trauma that was left untreated. Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a unique approach that has begun gaining a lot of traction in helping people resolve trauma.
Why therapy is only about 20% of what you do in session.
Going to therapy is a big step and it is certainly not something to be minimized. But as a therapist, it seems that many people are confused about the role of therapy in helping you to achieve your goals. The truth is that the actual therapy is session is usually only about 20% of the full therapeutic process. The other 80% comes from the work you do outside of the session.
The hard truth behind self-care
We all know (largely because it’s crammed down our throats) that self-care is important. Self-care has been defined as providing adequate attention to one's own physical and psychological wellness (Beauchamp & Childress, 2001). But the truth is, to provide ourselves adequate attention requires a lot of sacrifice in other areas and many people may not have the time. In fact, many people are juggling multiple responsibilities - a full-time job, children, those children’s activities, etc. With all that the average person is juggling, what time is left for self-care?
What is Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) & are you a good candidate?
Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) is starting to make waves in the trauma community and for good reason. Over 8 million Americans are suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and while therapists are learning more and more modalities to treat trauma, it may be that SGB is the perfect therapy companion.
Why you should be practicing self-compassion & how to get started
Self-compassion has become one of the more widely researched topics and for good reason. While it may seem obvious to "be kind to yourself" research shows that this actually a common struggle leading to poor mental health and increased symptoms of things like depression and anxiety. On the flip side, individuals with a strong self-compassion practice are showing lower levels of anxiety and depression, more relationship satisfaction, more steady feelings of self-worth, more grit & determination to reach their goals, and the list goes on and on. So why aren't individuals using this free skill?