3 Reasons Why Counseling Does Not Work
Over the years, I have met countless people who are convinced that counseling does not work. Either they’ve tried it or know someone who did, and it didn’t work for them. How can this be true when the research says otherwise? The truth is that effective...Why I Chose Mindfulness
It has been almost 3 weeks since my last blog article. With each passing day, my anxiety grows. It’s true- I too struggle with anxiety. As I type this, I feel a churning in my stomach, a feeling of uneasiness and discomfort consumes me. I also struggle with...Mindfulness and Kids
What do people tend to think of when someone mentions mindfulness? Many people think of meditation, or Buddhism, or some Zen monk off on a mountain somewhere. And if I were to ask you who are the experts in mindfulness, what would you say? Probably those same Buddhist...6 Common Myths about Mindfulness
Unless you have been living at the top of a mountain somewhere, you have probably noticed that a lot of people are talking about mindfulness. If you have been sitting at the top of a mountain somewhere, it is likely that you were practicing some form of...Caring for Caregivers
Compassion fatigue is often talked about in relation to first responders, nurses, doctors, and yes even therapists, but the ones who all too often get overlooked are the family members and loved ones of those struggling with mental illness. Living with mental illness...
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