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!

Elizabeth Rosenberg, LCSW-C 4/27/23 Elizabeth Rosenberg, LCSW-C 4/27/23

Ready, Set, Rumble

How does one witness someone else’s pain from microaggressions with support and empathy? Being a restorative resource involves holding space with another in their pain rather than fixing it. A process described as “the rumble” helps people shift from being stuck to moving towards change.

Sheisa Naderi 3/30/23 Sheisa Naderi 3/30/23

Exploring SPACE Helps Children with Anxiety

The SPACE approach acknowledges that it’s a natural response for parents to want to swoop in and take the pain away from their child but tackling anxiety needs a different approach. You have to make your child face the distress.

Sarah Jacques, LMSW 1/26/23 Sarah Jacques, LMSW 1/26/23

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.

Sarah Jacques, LMSW 10/31/22 Sarah Jacques, LMSW 10/31/22

Building the Therapeutic Relationship: Why Authentic Connection Matters in Therapy

Therapy helps support clients through their struggles, but it also serves as a place to authentically connect with a caring person and celebrate successes.