Finding the Ground from 37,000 Feet
Helping a fellow traveler through a crisis provided a transformative experience for a seasoned therapist. A counselor’s job is meaningful and rewarding and can also be unpredictable and emotionally intense. A therapist’s skillset is valuable whether in an office or in the galley of an Airbus A321 at 37,000 feet.
STOP! In the Name of Love…
Fear can interfere when couples are considering therapy to help repair their relationships. Addressing fears and debunking common myths can help couples feel brave enough to open up and seek help from a skilled, compassionate therapist and realize there is hope for a connected path forward.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
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.