Identity & Therapy at CARE Counseling
CARE is “outside the box” to eliminate boxes as gender does not fit neatly into an either-or checkbox.
Caring for Relationship Clutter
/in Ambiguous Loss / Sense of Self, Anxiety, CARE Counseling, Depression, Depression + Anxiety, Grief & Loss, Mental Health, Relationship Issues, Self-Esteem, Telehealth /by MarketingJust like we can hold onto physical items that clutter our life, so can we hold onto relationship clutter.
Sexual Assault Awareness and Local Resources: The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)
/in CARE Counseling, Domestic Violence/Abuse, Sex, Sexual Trauma /by MarketingI would like to highlight the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) for Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. RAINN is the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization.
One Year Anniversary of COVID-19: Reflections of a Therapist
/in Ambiguous Loss / Sense of Self, Anxiety, CARE Counseling, CARING for the Community, COVID-19, Depression, Family, Race, Ethnicity & Cultural Identity, Relationship Issues, Relationships & Self-Care, Social Issues, Telehealth /by Marketing“We are powerful because we have survived, and that it what it is all about- survival and growth.” –Audre Lorde.
Tune Into Your Body To Increase Resiliency and Happiness
/in Anxiety, CARE Counseling, Clinician Resources, Couples Counseling, Depression, Family Counseling, Mental Health, Premarital Counseling, Relationships & Self-Care, Self-Care, Self-Esteem, Sex, Sleep, Weekly Session Plans, Women's Health /by MarketingRather than just focusing on the neck up, therapists are incorporating body work by taking a more holistic approach and integrating the rest of the body!
Practicing Mindful Sex
/in Ambiguous Loss / Sense of Self, Anxiety, CARE Counseling, Couples Counseling, Depression, Identity, Issues de Jour, Mental Health, News, Relationships & Self-Care, Self-Care, Self-Esteem, Sex, Sexual Addictions / Pornography /by MarketingYou find yourself scrolling through social media and before you know it, you find yourself “doomsturbating“—doomscrolling while masturbating. This outcome is not too much different than other self-soothing activities we tend to find ourselves doing while stressed, anxious, depressed, lonely, or just plain old bored.
Being Mindful and Compassionate in Tough Conversations
/in Ambiguous Loss / Sense of Self, Anxiety, Couples Counseling, Death of a Loved One, Depression, Disordered Eating, Divorce, Domestic Violence/Abuse, Emotional Trauma, Family Counseling, Grief & Loss, LGBTQ+, Long Term Illness, Mental Health, Parenting, Post-Partum & Pre-Partum Depression, Race, Ethnicity & Cultural Identity, Relationship Issues, Sexual Addictions / Pornography, Sexual Function / Dysfunction, Sleep, Social Issues, Substance Use & Addiction, Telehealth, Trauma, Traumatic Loss / Suicide /by MarketingTough conversations often create discomfort and can lead to avoidance. There may be reluctance to speak up due to fear of consequences. What will people think? How do I manage my own anxiety? Consider for a moment that remaining silent during tough conversations also communicates a message. What message do you wish to convey?
Self-CARE Wheel
/in Anxiety, CARE Counseling, Career & Finances, Depression, Depression + Anxiety, Family, Health + Sleep, Identity, LGBTQ+, Mental Health, Relationship Issues, Relationships & Self-Care, Self-Care, Self-Esteem, Sleep, Suicidal Thoughts, Women's Health /by MarketingAs we look toward 2021, many of us may take time to reflect on resolutions and intentions to carry into the upcoming new year. For those who struggle with disordered eating and poor body image, this time of year may be especially challenging due to the constant rhetoric and messages around programs designed for weight loss. If you are in recovery from an eating disorder, diet culture’s strong presence during this time may activate parts of you to feel ambivalent around your recovery goals. This is normal and this does not mean you are failing for having those thoughts. You are not alone!
Stress + Staying at Home: The Rise of Intimate Partner Violence
/in Anxiety, CARE Counseling, Clinician Resources, Couples Counseling, Depression, Domestic Abuse, Domestic Violence/Abuse, Emotional Trauma, Family Counseling, Mental Health, Physical Trauma, Relationship Issues, Relationships & Self-Care, Self-Care, Sexual Trauma, Trauma, Witnessing Traumatic Experiences / PTSD /by MarketingViolence within intimate relationships is on the rise. Increased stress + staying at home + social isolation has help create a “perfect storm” for violence within the home. Being familiar with the types of abuse that can occur within relationships is an important step to recognize “red flags” to help yourself and/ or others who are experiencing or have experienced abuse during quarantine.
Communicating with L.O.V.E.
/in CARE Counseling, Clinician Resources, Depression + Anxiety, Mental Health, Relationship Issues, Self-Care /by MarketingAs a follow up to the blog on CARE-ing for a Friend/ Family Member who is Misusing Drugs or Alcohol, I’d like to share some practical tools customized for parents and partners, the first tool being a 20minuteguide. It includes motivational techniques for behavioral change, worksheets, and examples of how to apply and practice CRAFT, or Community Reinforcement and Family Training strategies with your loved one
