A simple blog post about mental health counseling, therapy, and the therapeutic healing process.
Counseling is an excellent tool for mental and emotional support for anyone experiencing difficulties in their lives. However, there is a noticeable gap between the number of women who attend counseling and the number of men who attend. According to studies, only 1 in 4 men will seek counseling, while women are almost twice as … Read more
Social media can have both positive and negative effects on kids, depending on how they use it and how much time they spend on it. Many young people will say, in their own words, they know it is bad for them but (“the truth usually comes after but…”) their whole social lives exist within that … Read more
There are many excellent books on mental health that can help you gain a better understanding of mental health, treatment options, and strategies for managing your own mental health. I sometimes find that I loan books out and never see them again (and this is fine, because I don’t often read a book more than … Read more
Therapy is a type of treatment that involves talking to a trained professional in order to improve mental health and well-being. There are different types of therapy, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, and family therapy, among others. However, most therapies share some common elements that contribute to their effectiveness. Part of therapy is engaging … Read more
What happens when two counselors watch Avatar together? My friend Rhys, who is both a great friend and a very talented counselor, invited me to speak on his podcast about Avatar: The Way of Water. The movie is full of emotional content, family and community strife, and besides being a beautiful visual feast, the film … Read more
One of our clinicians, Jo Pedro-Frye, has extensive experience working with clients (and their families) who may identify “neurodivergent.” Here, she does an excellent job breaking down the basics of what neurodiversity means, and some of the common traits of those who identify as “neurodivergent.” Therapy can often be a place where those who experience … Read more
I often use “Castaway,” the Tom Hanks movie as a reference for how the counseling journey may go for some clients. In the movie, the first act shows a man working in a shipping company. After his airplane crash lands on an uninhabited island, he is left to learn how to fend for himself. Those … Read more