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Mental health problems are common; however, we don’t often recognize that someone is struggling. We can see a broken arm – it’s more difficult to see when someone is experiencing distressing emotions. Although it has gotten better in recent years, there is still stigma associated with mental health problems. When we understand there is no […]

“…life change comes when we receive life with thanks and ask for nothing to change.”  ― Ann Voskamp, One Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are It seems that gratitude is the new buzzword. We see catchy titles on our newsfeeds: The Secret to Success: Gratitude, 5 Easy Steps to Gratitude, Gratitude for […]

    Now that you’ve been attending therapy for a while, you may be wondering “How long will I do this?” Because therapy is such an individual process, the answer varies from person to person. There are some common markers you can look for on your own therapeutic journey. Treatment Planning: During the first few […]

  This is the fourth of four blog posts, summarizing major therapeutic styles. Some therapeutic styles are based upon and incorporate other styles. (See posts dated June 19, 2018, July 3, 2018, and July 10, 2018 for more information.) Reality Therapy – This client-centered therapy is based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. The focus is on […]

This is the third of four blog posts, summarizing major therapeutic styles. Some therapeutic styles are based upon and incorporate other styles. (See posts dated June 19, 2018 and July 3, 2018 for more information.) Motivational Interviewing – The focus of Motivational Interviewing is to help clients resolve feelings of ambivalence and find internal motivation […]

This is the second of four blog posts, summarizing major therapeutic styles. Some therapeutic styles are based upon and incorporate other styles. (See post dated June 19, 2018 for more information.) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) – A cognitive behavioral therapy, the focus is on building skills in the following four areas: mindfulness and present moment […]

This article will address some of the most commonly used therapies. This will be the first of four blog posts, summarizing major therapeutic styles. Some therapeutic styles are based upon and incorporate other styles. Therapy is not a one-size-fits-all approach. Therapists will use a therapeutic method that works well for them and their clients. Most […]

You’ve decided to make the call to see a mental health therapist; congratulations, that’s a very courageous thing for you to do. But now you’re wondering, “What can I expect during the first few visits?” Of course, every therapist is different. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy. However, there are certain things that you […]

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