Being a mother of 3 children has taught me many lessons in life. And being a mental health professional has helped me really hone in on those lessons. Some of those lessons are… To cherish your children and experience life with them. There are no tricks or hacks for parents. Every child is different and […]
5 Ideas for Self Care This Fall
When the season changes, I like to re-evaluate my self care strategies. And since this coming season is fall, we’re heading into the last few months of 2022. Here are 5 ideas to try out as you head into the end of this year. 1. Go For a Walk Ok, this one might […]
Our Whole Living Counseling’s Summer Reading List 2022
We asked our staff what they’re reading this summer, and here’s what they had to say: Erin, our virtual assistant: What I’m reading for fun: The Paris Secret by Natasha Lester I LOVE time period novels and am a little more than mildly obsessed with the 1940s, and this book is set during WWII so […]
Taking Therapy Outside In Berks County
Spring is here, which means Our Whole Living Counseling is getting ready to launch this year’s Walk & Talk Counseling program. What is Walk & Talk Counseling? In some ways it’s the same as regular counseling, and in some ways it’s different. Let’s explore: Similarities: The premise is the same. You and your counselor use […]
Counseling Three Ways – In Person, Online, & Outside!
From Cori & Kari to you: In the years we’ve been counselors, something we’ve noticed about people & therapy is this: people’s need for therapy changes with the seasons. And with summer fading and fall approaching we know that people are ready to get back into counseling. It happens, like clockwork, every September. Maybe it’s […]
Three Steps to Start Journaling (Therapeutically!)
I love journaling. But not in the way you might think. I don’t have a pretty notebook with an inspirational quote on the front, or a set of gel pens in 20 colors to document my experience in an aesthetically pleasing way. My journaling is a lot like the words & feelings that go onto […]
The 3 Minute Blame Video Every Couple Needs to See
“How many of you go to that place? When something bad happens the first thing you want to know is whose fault is it? But here – if you enjoy blaming this is where you want to stick your fingers in your ear and do the na-na-na thing because I’m about to ruin it for […]
Counseling Is My 2020 Resolution
Make a resolution that will make a difference. It’s that time of year again – New Year’s resolution season. The time where everyone picks the thing they don’t like about themselves the most and vows to quit or change. “I’m going to finally quit smoking in 2020!” “I’m going to lose 20 pounds this year!” […]
Six Ways To Survive Your Family This Holiday Season
Family can be hard during the holidays. Ok, so I know the title of this blog may seem a little aggressive. But sometimes family can be really hard during the holidays. Relationships with family can be complicated. If you love your family – but being around them stresses you out – this post is for […]
Mental Wellness Holiday Gift Guide
Give Gifts That Keep Giving ‘Tis the season to give gifts. ‘Tis also the season for trying to make the holidays “perfect,” fights with your family, cake and cookies everywhere, and other stressful holiday scenarios. Let’s face it, while this time of year can be magical in some ways, it can also be pretty tough […]