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. …
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 …
MENTAL HEALTH TIPS: Balancing Your Wellness Wheel
By Robin Rishel, Ph.D How do you define: Health? Wellness? Balance? Growth? 1. Social 2. Emotional 3. Intellectual 4. Physical 5. Spiritual 6. Occupational Dimension One – Social Wellness: This …
COUNSELING: What is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?
B y Carrie Buckner Often when we hear the term “Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)” we conjure up images of our current armed forces or war veterans from the Vietnam era. …
COUPLES COUNSELING: Can YOU spot a jerk in dating?
Valentine’s Day is around the corner and romance (or the search for it) is in the air for many. Take this quiz to discover how relationship-savvy you really are! Questions: …
COUNSELING: Encouragement for Moms
Moms can be particularly good at beating themselves up, adding to the daily struggles of managing homework, sibling fights, meals, impossible schedules, and keeping the house livable (notice I didn’t …
Not Feeling Up to Christmas?
Are others looking forward to holiday cheer while you are dreading it? Grief, divorce, unemployment, declining health and other loss may leave you struggling at this time of year. “The …