6 Ways to Deal with Isolation Due to Quarantine
The pandemic has led to a lot of people having to not only social distance but also isolate themselves. While those on essential duties are being granted some level of freedom to ensure functions in our communities are maintained, others are being asked to quarantine. This doesn’t seat well with a lot of people as […]
Why Teenagers Need Counseling Right Now More Than Ever
The problem presented by the Covid-19 pandemic can cause depression in all of us. This depression will become along with fear, anxiety, and grief. This can take a toll on children, leading to poor emotion due to a lack of specific activities such as socialization. Many children have lost one or more love ones to […]
5 Ways to Set Healthy Boundaries
Personal boundaries are traits that run between individuals and people around us. Many people are afraid of setting boundaries around them because they are afraid of what people will say about them. But setting boundaries around you is like differentiating between what to do and not to do. stating clearly about your emotional, physical, and […]
Effective Therapy After Addiction Recovery For Addicts & Their Partners
Effective Therapy After Addiction Recovery For Addicts & for Their Partners Written by Rebecca Waterston, MA, LMHCA, CDPT, CSAT-Candidate The struggle to become sober from substances such as drugs or alcohol, or to become clean from process additions such as gambling, sex addiction and social media or gaming addiction has been talked about at length. […]
Relationship Counseling and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy – EFT
Relationships and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT) Written by Thom Bianco MA, LMHCA, CPC Relationships can be tough, painful, and make life miserable. They can also be loving, pleasant, and make life joyful. Where are you at in your relationship? Are you struggling to keep it going? Do you feel alone and unwanted? Are you […]
How to Heal From Betrayal Trauma
Many people today suffer from betrayal trauma without an inclination of what it is. Betrayal trauma can be likened to when a person you are significantly attached to or depend on, like a friend, parent, spouse, or lover, doesn’t only betray your trust but also lets you down in the most critical way. People who […]
Do We Need Substance Abuse Counseling or Relationship Counseling?
Substance abuse counseling? This also known as drug abuse or drug use disorder is the use of psychoactive drugs immoderately, substances such as alcohol, pain medication or illegal drugs. This mostly leads to physical, social and emotional harm, results in unfavorable conditions and consequences. This act has invaded human society and has become the most […]
Emotions and How to Process Them
Authors Note: The information in the following article intentionally minimizes the use of scientific and psychological jargon. The author wants this article to be about your understanding of emotions and how to process them. The article is presented with a simplified approach and a practice exercise is included. Commonly heard and everyday vocabulary is used […]
Sex Addiction Therapy & Trauma Counseling Articles by Heidi Kinsella
I had the privilege and honor to work Gentle Path at the Meadows for just under a year during 2014 and the beginning of 2015. The time I spent there was one of the most amazing and educational experiences of my life. I had the opportunity to work alongside and be trained by the leading […]
When it’s Time to Call a Counselor
Thanks to enlightenment in this day and age, counseling or psychotherapy have lost the negative belief of only being for ‘crazy’ people. Yet, people still believe that you have to feel terrible, or your life has to be in shambles before seeing a counselor. Even if we think we need help, too many of us […]