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Reauthoring Your Life: The Transformative Power of Narrative Therapy
We are all storytellers. From the moment we begin to make sense of the world, we craft narratives about who we are, what we’re capable of, and what our experiences mean. Yet sometimes, the stories we tell ourselves become limiting—creating boundaries that confine rather than possibilities that liberate. This is where narrative therapy shines. Developed…
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Healing Through Communication: A Call to Counselors Supporting Troubled Teens
Every day, troubled teens walk into our counseling spaces carrying the silent weight of trauma—abuse, neglect, broken trust, and emotional wounds invisible to the eye. As counselors, we hold a sacred opportunity: to speak life into places where pain has tried to silence hope. Healing starts with communication. It’s not just what we say; it’s…
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Craving Closeness & Connections
As humans, we crave the closeness and connections that come with having someone around, whether it is a friend or romantic partner. Have you ever wondered why some people seem naturally secure in relationships, while others struggle with trust, intimacy, or independence? The answer may lie in attachment styles, a concept rooted in psychology that…
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Yoga and Psychotherapy
In recent years, more people are turning to holistic approaches to improve their mental health. One powerful combination gaining attention is the integration of yoga and psychotherapy. While these two practices may seem unrelated at first glance, they actually complement each other in meaningful and transformative ways. Traditional talk therapy helps people make sense of…
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Understanding and Preventing Burnout: Tips for Restoring Balance and Well-Being
Have you ever felt tired, lost a sense of purpose, or felt like nothing you do matter at your job? If so, then you experiencing some form of burnout. Burnout is a state of exhaustion that comes from prolonged stress. This can come in the form of physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion. Burnout is usually…
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Celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month: Why It Matters More Than Ever
May marks Mental Health Awareness Month, an essential observance that highlights the importance of mental health and encourages a conversation about mental illnesses, promoting strategies for achieving mental health and wellness. Given the challenges we’ve all faced during recent times—pandemics, socialunrest, economic uncertainties—this month’s observance feels more urgent than ever. It’s a call to pause,…
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Fostering Emotional Health in Autism: MFT Strategies Enhanced with ABA Insights
Emotional well-being is foundational for learning, growth, and authentic connection. This is especially true for autistic individuals navigating a world often shaped by neurotypical expectations. Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) offers relational tools that nurture empathy, communication, and trust. At the same time, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) provides data-driven methods to teach adaptive behaviors and track…
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Whom shall I be?
Whom shall I be? I recently had a discussion with a new MHC student. They shared having been to a recent event and how moved they were by the powerful presentation of another therapist, whom they referred to as the ‘Sunshine therapist ‘. This term, they explained, symbolized a therapist who exudes warmth, positivity, and…