The SC Blog: New Essays every Month
All essays found here were written by Starobin Counseling staff.
Intelligence? Lots, and none of it’s artificial!
Do You Deserve Compassion? Yes, and You Can Give it To Yourself. Here’s How:
Suffering is part of life. When someone else is struggling we offer kindness and grace. But when it’s our own pain, the voice inside sharpens. The harshest judgment we face is our own. Melissa Hinton, LCSW-C’s blog offers an alternative path when faced with adversity and pain: self-compassion.
Why Repair Is The Missing Skill Your Relationship Needs
When conflict hits, it’s possible to stop the three-hour postgame, the rug-sweep, and the cold silence. Certified Relationship Coach Valerie Kolick, MA, explains how to use Terry Real’s Relational Life Therapy (RLT) 4-step Feedback Wheel to repair and reconnect in minutes.
Staying Grounded in Divided Spaces: Navigating Polarization in Professional Settings
This month’s blog - a continuation of November’s Curiosity as the Bridge - explores what moral injury looks like in professional settings, why neurodivergent individuals often feel it more intensely, and how to stay grounded and aligned with yourself in environments that feel divided.
Curiosity As the Bridge: Navigating Relationships in a Polarized World
If you’re struggling to maintain communication across political or moral divides - and feeling disconnected from someone you care about - these tools can help you stay present, compassionate, and grounded. Eva Crawford, LCSW-C, explains how to hold both values and relationships at the same time.