The 4 S’s of Resiliency

December 15, 2021/in CARE Counseling, CARING for the Community, Clinician Resources, Issues de Jour, Mental Health, Self-Esteem/by Marketing

No one is immune to experiencing stress, trauma, or other challenging situations that shakes our foundation of safety and security. Reflecting on the last year, many have experienced serious medical and mental health problems or have been impacted by conditions affecting loved ones. Stressors affecting finances and relationships have been prevalent. Suffering is inevitable as it is part of the human condition. Yet during times suffering, there can also be tremendous growth through healing and rebuilding.

Who needs a little extra tender loving care during the holiday season?

December 15, 2021/in CARE Counseling, Depression + Anxiety, Health + Sleep, Issues de Jour, Mental Health, Relationships & Self-Care/by Marketing

Can you think of something who is a bit “pricky”? Maybe their attitude is not very attractive. Perhaps they have been hurting, holding on to bitterness and in turn, pushing away family and friends. Try showing unconditional-positive-regard to demonstrate love and acceptance while also holding onto your own boundaries.

NAMED THE FACE OF COUNSELING BY MPLS | ST. PAUL MAGAZINE FOR 2nd Year in a Row

December 15, 2021/in CARE Counseling, Issues de Jour, Mental Health, News, PRESS/by Marketing

Leading transformations throughout the mental healthcare industry, CARE Counseling is set apart because we invest in each individual clinician. Ensuring CARE counselors have excellent training and authentic experiences means our retention rate was an amazing 94% for 2020.

Communication in Therapy

December 8, 2021/in CARE Counseling, Couples Counseling, Family Counseling, Issues de Jour, Mental Health, Relationships & Self-Care, Social Issues, Witnessing Traumatic Experiences / PTSD/by Marketing

How have your observations of others’ behavior shaped your current ways of interacting? When one observes behavior and then imitates the behavior, they are modeling the behavior. Albert Bandura, a well-known social cognitive psychologist suggests that observation and modeling are primary aspects of social learning.

Journaling with CARE Counseling

December 8, 2021/in CARE Counseling, Depression + Anxiety, Health + Sleep, Issues de Jour/by Marketing

Awareness of emotional and behavioral patterns is an important aspect for change. If you are not aware that there is a problem, why change? During the holiday season, you will most likely be observing behaviors of your family and friends and may begin to reflect more on how these experiences have shaped your sense of self.

Creating a Calming Corner

December 1, 2021/in Anxiety, Career & Finances, Depression + Anxiety, Health + Sleep, Issues de Jour, Mental Health, Sleep, Women's Health/by Marketing

While calming corners can be used an alternative behavioral management strategy for children who are having difficulties with self-regulation, both children and adults can benefit from spending time in a calming corner when feeling one of more of the following:

Emotions are Contagious

December 1, 2021/in Depression + Anxiety, Issues de Jour, Mental Health, Relationships & Self-Care, Social Issues/by Marketing

You cannot “catch” mental illness like you can catch the flu, but emotions and the flu have one thing in common. They are both contagious! As I think about significant relationships that have been part of my life, I am drawn to those who bring out the best in me. It feels good to be around others who are happy and positive.