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 […]
6 Things I Learned About People & Relationships As A Counseling Intern
Written by Justin Trice, MA Over the past year and a half, I’ve had the opportunity to get to know a bunch of really cool people with the most interesting stories, one hour at a time. Hearing those stories has been the highlight of a long journey that included 50-hour weeks, late night paper writing, […]
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 […]
Counseling Q&A with C&K: All About Kari!
We started a YouTube channel! We’ve been thinking a long time about how we want to spread the good word of counseling. We both believe that normalizing the counseling experience and talking opening about mental health issues is really what will help #endthestigma. But how do we reach more people? Well, we’re hoping through our […]
Change Communication in Your Relationship with I-Statements
Using I-statements can change how you communicate with your partner. Last week I shared a 3 minute video on blame that every couple should watch. According to Brené Brown, “blame is simply the discharging of discomfort and pain,” and “blaming’s very corrosive in relationships.” Corrosive and relationship in the same sentence? No, thanks. […]
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 […]