Mother’s Day Loss

Mother’s Day Loss

As a psychotherapist often working with those in grief, I observe some intricacies of how holidays can be challenging. Mother’s Day can be especially complex. Some folks will celebrate with brunch and flowers, as they enjoy a close or amicable relationship with their...
Art Therapy: Kinesthetic Healing Through Creation

Art Therapy: Kinesthetic Healing Through Creation

Contributed and authored by Isabelle Powell. Many thanks! “Grief and art are similar in that they both elicit physical energy. Neither grief, nor art-making, are linear, but more spatial matrices”, explains Rachael Morgan, Licensed Professional Counselor...
Emotions: What Are They Trying to Tell You?

Emotions: What Are They Trying to Tell You?

Be confused, it’s where you begin to learn new things. Be broken, it’s where you begin to heal. Be frustrated, it’s where you start to make more authentic decisions. Be sad, because if we are brave enough we can hear our heart’s wisdom through it. Be whatever you are...
Men in Counseling

Men in Counseling

Why are most men averse to seeking therapy and what can we do about it? According to SAMSA (Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration) about 14% of American men report facing a mental health challenge.  The 2014 Men’s Health Forum reveals that 4 out of 5...
Clearing Up A Misconception

Clearing Up A Misconception

You have some doubts. I’ll start by saying that if you have doubts about the efficacy of therapy, that can be a good thing.  It means you’ll be selective. Holding a healthy sense of skepticism is protective.  You’re worthy of protection. I will add...

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