Mental Health Topics
We have put together a series of helpful advice that we hope helps you to capture some information and skills to help you learn more about mental health and how to achieve a better life balance.
How Can I Better Cope with Depression While I Heal?
Healing and growing can be a slow and tedious process. If you are working with a counselor, that is an amazing first step! But what about the days or weeks in between your counseling sessions? Most people do not realize that meaningful change takes place in the...
Mental Wellness & Working From Home
Over the past few years many people have transitioned to a “work from home” set-up. The traditional office space was abandoned, mainly due to the changes that COVID-19 brought, but also because people found that productivity does not necessarily increase in the...
“Courage to Bloom” Mural
We are very excited to share our new mural with you. Our Courage to Bloom mural was designed and painted by counselor and mental health artist, Counselor Lynsey. A Few Words From Counselor Lynsey: The power of nature is something we all share. We are connected on a...
How Can Therapy Help College Students?
College can be one of the most exciting times in a young adult's life. It often brings about new friendships, experiences, independence, and exploration into interests and the direction of one’s life. Along with all the good things that college can bring, it can also...
Why Should I Use Choice Giving As A Parent?
In general, parents and caregivers want their children to adhere to rules and learn responsibility while also feeling confident and safe. Many parents have issues with this balance and end up in power struggles with their children. If I allow too much choice, won’t...
What Does Depression Look Like?
Chances are you have interacted with someone who is living with depression - at work. At church, at school, or even the grocery store. Do you know what depression looks like or how to recognize it? Depression Is Common According to the World Health Organization, there...
When Stress Becomes Harmful
“I am stressed” - we often say to ourselves and others. Given the amount of demands placed on us from day to day, that is probably true. We have jobs to attend, families to take care of, bills, and other responsibilities. In addition to daily life, there are global...
The Importance Of Safety, Security, Connectedness, & Physical Touch Needs
With the increasing use of technology, there is a growing disconnection between physical interactions within social and home settings. The point of this blog is not to say “technology is bad,” but to inform you and to encourage you to think about your own daily...