During the process of getting a masters in counseling, counselors in training typically have a class where we learn our basic, practical skills and put them into practice by acting as each other’s counselors before we begin seeing clients the following semester. I was taught...
The holiday season often stirs a mix of emotions that can feel more intense than at other times of the year. Holiday parties and increased time with family and friends disrupt our usual routines, bringing both joys and challenges. If you notice your mood shifting...
Technology has changed significantly in recent years. In the past five years since the pandemic, screens have become a vastly different presence in our families and everyday lives. In my life and in my clients' lives, I’ve noticed that using technology in a way that...
October is National Depression & Mental Health Screening Month , a time dedicated to raising awareness about the need for open conversations surrounding depression and easier access to mental health screenings. From an early age, we are taught how to describe physical ailments like a...