Preparing for a Crisis: Psychiatric Advance Directives
Have you ever wished you could let people know in advance about what you wanted or didn’t want should you experience a psychiatric crisis or
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Finding a Way Through: One Person’s Journey to Redeeming Pain through Learning the Art, Skill, and Science of Processing by Doing Therapy
How can therapy help me? If this is one of the questions standing between you and beginning therapy or if you are simply curious. Start
Offering Support When People Are Managing an Illness
Do you want to offer support to a friend or family member who is managing an illness? It can be intimidating to figure out how
ADHD and Traumatic Stress
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) & Traumatic Stress When considering Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (also called ADHD) in children, it is also important to consider if they
Using Therapy for the New Year: Resolutions & Goals
What Does the New Year Bring for You? Ringing in the new year can bring a mix of thoughts, questions, and emotions that might bring
When Should I Go to Therapy?
Knowing when to start therapy can be tough. In fact, it is not uncommon for there to be a long time between when someone first thinks, “therapy could be helpful” and when they actually go to their first session.
Maybe I Want To? Three Things Holding You Back from Starting Therapy
People often ask “what is keeping me from starting therapy?” The answer to that question can be complicated. Anything from the cost of therapy to personal beliefs or biases about mental health can keep people from starting therapy. In fact, it is not uncommon for people to say they considered starting therapy for weeks, months, or even years before attending their first session.