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Does Brainspotting Work for Everyone?

Does Brainspotting Work for Everyone?

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to healing. Key Points: Neurobiological involvement is key to the success of Brainspotting for many people. Your relationship with your provider may make or break your Brainspotting session. Brainspotting targets symptoms and behaviors, not specific diagnoses. One claim at the forefront of this method is that ‘Brainspotting works for everyone’1….

The Challenges of New Goals

The Challenges of New Goals

It’s a new year, and as you make your way through January, you observe the familiar commercials and schemes promising products and plans that will change your life! Just do this “one trick” or “15 minutes a day” trends plaster news feeds, TikToks and Insta reels. While some of these supposed magic fixes ought to…

Does Brainspotting Work for Everyone?

Back to School: Supporting Students with ADHD

The start of the school year can be a daunting time for students with ADHD as they often face various struggles that can impact their academic and social experiences. One significant challenge is adjusting to new routines and expectations. Students with ADHD may find it difficult to transition from the freedom of the summer break…

Fentanyl Withdrawal: Symptoms, Timeline, and Management

Fentanyl Withdrawal: Symptoms, Timeline, and Management

Fentanyl is considered one of the deadliest drugs that hold your brain captive in the worst way possible. In 2021 alone, out of 106,000 deaths, fentanyl was responsible for 70,601 deaths in the US. Many people who try to quit end up relapsing because the withdrawal is intense and the dependence is strong. The drug…

When Couples Fall Into the Feel Better/Get Better Trap

When Couples Fall Into the Feel Better/Get Better Trap

Hello! I’m a clinical counselor who specializes in couples therapy. Now, before you click away with thoughts like, “Couples therapy? That’s only going to make things worse,” hear me out. I understand that for some, couples therapy comes with a stigma attached. There’s a common belief that talking openly about your problems might only cause…

Crisis Prevention: Self Care Redefined

Crisis Prevention: Self Care Redefined

Self-care is one of those terms that has been stolen, repurposed, and lost most meaning. I truthfully have never really defined it until I started working in crisis. Because self-care is one of those terms that many associate with bubble bath and a bottle of wine, or used as a reminder to get fresh air…

3 Things to do When Your Emotions Hijack You

3 Things to do When Your Emotions Hijack You

Discover the practice of self-compassion through a three-step process: acknowledging your feelings without judgment, fostering a loving curiosity towards your emotions, and offering validation. A recent personal experience with this process: While everyone else in my house peacefully slumbered, I found myself wide awake, consumed by overpowering emotions that were hijacking my night. Despite my…

Healing the Mother-Son Relationship

Healing the Mother-Son Relationship

As a mother, you want to have a strong, healthy relationship with your teenage son, but sometimes it can feel impossible. Maybe past betrayals or misunderstandings have caused a slowly widening rift, leaving you both feeling hurt and frustrated. There’s hope. You can take practical steps to heal your relationship and build a deeper connection…

Three Paths: An Approach to Your Relationship Future

Three Paths: An Approach to Your Relationship Future

It’s time to delve into a topic that isn’t often discussed but is crucial when considering couples therapy: Discernment Counseling. Many couples find themselves at a crossroads, wondering whether to take the plunge into therapy, part ways, or maintain the status quo. What you may not realize is that discernment counseling can help guide this…