Choosing a Counselor: How Bad Counseling Experiences Inspired Me to Become a Counselor Written By: Nancy E. Castellon, PhD, LPC Associate I am sure you've heard it before - choosing the right counselor is vital in your treatment. No pressure, right? So, how do you pick the right one for you? Short answer - "Listen [...]
Riding the Coronacoaster Written by: Kristen Suleman, M.Ed., LPC Coronacoaster. n. The ups and downs of a pandemic; the feeling of uncertainty, anxiety, and helplessness surveying news and information concerning humankind's possible demise from COVID-19. The past 4 months have been a wild ride for all of us, to say the least. Riding the [...]
Resistance, Acceptance, and MindfulnessWritten By: Leah J. Singer, M.Ed., LPC, RYT-200Pressure. There it is. Pushing and weighing down on me. One step at a time feels like an eternity. The invisible box I’m in feels to be shrinking instead of expanding. Finding time to breathe deeply and fully seems to be a luxury. It wasn’t [...]
To Be Human in 2020Written by Leah J. Singer, M.Ed., LPC, RYT-200Ever heard of the term “existential crisis?” I remember hearing this phrase all the time growing up and I remember never really knowing what it meant. Existential as an adjective, relates to simply existing and existential therapy is rooted in the belief that internal [...]
Affirmations for COVID-19 Anxiety Written By: Kristen Suleman, M.Ed., LPC COVID-19. Coronavirus. Pandemic. Social Distancing. Quarantine. What do you notice as you read these words right now? For me, I notice a tightness in my shoulders (and not just because I haven’t had the best posture working from home lately!). I also notice that [...]
Attached: The Book You Didn’t Know You NeededWritten By: Gabi Mahan, MAHave you recently experienced a break up? Do you often wonder why you continue to pick partners that aren't right for you? Do you feel like you're a dating magnet for partners that can't commit?You need to read the book we can't stop talking [...]
Relationship Series: Me, Myself, and IWritten By: Leah J. Singer, M.Ed., LPC, RYT-200Consider the relationships that have been the most meaningful in your life. What made them so significant? Perhaps it was your age, the timing, or the circumstance. Perhaps it was because the bond provided a sense of acceptance, love, and protection. Or perhaps [...]
Take a Self-Compassion Break! Written By: Sanna Khoja, M.Ed., LPC What is Self-Compassion? Think of someone you’ve been there for while they were hurting. What did you say to them? What kind of language did you use? Did you give words of validation or encouragement? What did you do for them? What was your [...]
I'll be Home for Christmas...and in Therapy After That: 5 Ways to Deal with Family During the Holidays Written By: Jessica Eiseman, MS, LPC-S, NCC, CCTP I recently saw this posted in the bottom of a decorative bowl, "I'll be home for Christmas...and in therapy after that!" I chuckled for a minute and then thought, [...]
Wondering If You Should See a Therapist? Have you ever wondered if you should see a therapist? Jessica Eiseman, MS, LPC-S, NCC answers some of the most common thoughts and questions related seeing a therapist. What are some signs it's time to seek therapy? When things you've been using to cope, no longer serve you. When [...]
