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.
“How Do You Take a Break From Life?” — Coping with Autistic Burnout
Autistic burnout is a real, distressing, and exhausting experience that many autistic people face throughout their lives. Read on to learn more about autistic burnout, what separates it from "regular" burnout, and how to recover.
The Importance of Play in Therapy–for Children and Adults Alike
While many think that play is only an important outlet for children, adults can benefit from it as well. Play, for all ages, serves as a crucial form of expression and self care.