Working with a counselor can feel like a big step. I like to think about it as an investment. You taking time out of your day to invest in your life, goals, and overall wellness. Achieving and maintaining a healthy state of mental health directly impacts how you show up in life. Getting the most…
Conflict is an inevitable aspect of any relationship. It’s not the presence of conflict but how it’s managed that can make or break a partnership. While disagreements are normal, the methods couples employ to resolve these disputes can significantly influence the health and longevity of their relationship. Unfortunately, many couples fall into patterns of conflict…
Living with a chronic illness can be an overwhelming journey, where each day presents unique challenges and uncertainties. In this intricate landscape, a powerful approach emerges that combines the forces of pacing, brain fog education, and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). This holistic method offers individuals with chronic conditions a comprehensive toolkit to navigate their realities, manage…
There are many therapies available that are designed to help individuals overcome trauma and reclaim their lives. One of the most well-researched and effective therapies is Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). At Growth Counseling, we’re excited to offer EMDR services as part of our commitment to improving mental health and well-being. Understanding EMDR EMDR…
Dealing with teenagers, at times, can be very difficult for parents, especially when teenagers think they have all the answers. In my experience as a psychotherapist who has been working with teenagers as for over 25 years, I am a strong believer in allowing teenagers to learn from their mistakes. When they make mistakes there…
In our quest for emotional well-being, intrusive thoughts often emerge as formidable obstacles, disrupting our inner peace and affecting our self-perception. These unwelcome visitors seem to appear out of nowhere, triggered by stress or deep-rooted beliefs. However, understanding and managing these thoughts is pivotal in reclaiming control over our mental landscape and fostering personal growth.…
In a world where digital devices are an extension of our hands, it’s becoming increasingly common for individuals to experience ‘phubbing’ – the act of snubbing someone in favor of a mobile phone. This seemingly innocuous habit is not just a social faux pas; it has deeper implications, particularly in intimate relationships. Phubbing can silently…
If you’ve been through or witnessed a traumatic event, it may have led to a variety of cognitive, behavioral and physiological symptoms like flashbacks, avoidance, nightmares, and intense anxiety. These are all characteristic traits of the psychological condition called Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Many mental health professionals and various treatment guidelines emphasize CBT or Cognitive Behavioural…
FIRST: The Inner Child (IC) is the repository of all our childhood experiences, from birth until we left that environment – our memories, emotions & immature thinking. It includes our True Self, which did show up in some ways, but was mostly suppressed or distorted. Our IC now holds all our own wounds PLUS the wounds…
No one is perfect and no parent is perfect. Therefore, parents are going to make mistakes when they are raising their children. There is no reason to make a big issue about a mistake. The parents should learn from their mistake and hopefully this will improve their parenting skills. When 17 or 18 year old…