Remembering Through Music: How Songs Can Heal and Connect Us
By Lisa Thurber, Master’s-Level Counseling Intern Have you ever heard an old song and found yourself instantly transported back to another time in your life? Maybe a few notes of …
Understanding the Winter Blues: How to Care for your Mental Health
By Lisa Thurber, Master’s-Level Counseling Intern This time of year, many people experience what’s commonly known as the “winter blues.” For some, it’s a mild dip in motivation or mood. …
A Parent’s Guide to Supporting Children’s Mental Health
By Lisa Thurber, Master’s-Level Counseling Intern As we get deeper into the school year, parents are faced with a multitude of emotions. While the return to routine can be a …
Take the First Step: How Do I Schedule A Counseling Appointment?
By Haley Ebersole, Associate Director of Operations Sometimes, you just need someone to lean on. And sometimes, that someone needs to be a professional who is trained to listen. If …
Don’t Let Social Anxiety Rule Your Life
By Danny Churchill, LCSW Social anxiety has run rampant in recent years. The COVID-19 pandemic made things like virtual meetings, working from home, and online classes the norm when they …
Coping with Grieving
HOW TO SUPPORT SOMEONE DEALING WITH GRIEF By Ashley Whitaker, NCC Grief is inevitable. It is something everyone will experience at one point or another. It is the only guarantee …
Mental Health Benefits: Connection with Nature
By: Lauren Burke, LCSW Every day, society gets busier and busier. People end up juggling multiple responsibilities. They constantly feel like they’re never enough, dropping the ball, or just completely …
Counseling services: what you can expect when beginning our intake process
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, mental health issues are more prominent than ever. Chances are you or someone you’re close with struggles with mental illness. However, not …
TIMELESS TIPS: The Importance of the Five Love Languages
Recently, there has been a lot of “new” in our world. We’ve had to learn to adapt in a lot of different ways since March of 2020. At Anchorpoint, we …
Finding Functional: How to Keep Family Dynamics Healthy
By Jennifer Regester, LCSW Family dysfunction is often a topic that hits a nerve for most people. It’s difficult to admit and accept their family isn’t totally put together—that they …