February tends to bring up a lot of thoughts about love and our relationships. It can feel like we are navigating the messy terrain of relationships without a map. We may read some books recommended by a friend, listen to a podcast, or take some online quiz to find out our love language or other...
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7 Principles for A Healthy Marriage Workshop
Join us for a one-day workshop designed to give you the tools that you need to strengthen your relationship. This workshop uses the Gottman Method, which has decades of research backing it. No matter where you are in your relationship, you can For $300 you will be led by Anna Cox, a therapist who...
Mental Health Resources in Columbia MO
Therapy Columbia has many different private practices and therapists. We recommend that you use Psychology Today to find the person who best fits your needs. This can include sliding scales, taking insurance, or private pay. For low cost resources, places such as Burrell Behavioral Health and...
How to Make Your New Year Resolutions Less Intimidating by Oliver C. Stone
This time of year, we all face the dreaded question. “What are your New Year’s resolutions?” While I find the winter to be a good time for rest and reflection, the pressure to completely revamp your life and meet unrealistic expectations. So how can we change from unrealistic expectations to goals...
8 Tips for A Less Stressful Thanksgiving by Oliver C. Stone
I know that this year has been stressful for a lot of us, including myself, and people have been looking forward to the break that Thanksgiving offers. At the same time, Thanksgiving, and other holidays, can bring a lot of stress with it. Cleaning, hosting, traveling, and cooking all that food are...
What if You Don’t Feel Grateful This Thanksgiving? By Beth Orns
What if you are not feeling grateful this Thanksgiving? What if you dread the upcoming time with family? What if you really want to spend Thanksgiving curled up in your bedroom hiding under your blankets? The media, and society at large, has branded Thanksgiving as this wonderful holiday...
Finding A Therapist As A Healthcare Professional by Oliver C. Stone
As someone who works in healthcare and has a therapist, I know all too well the struggles and pitfalls that come with finding a therapist who can work with you without treating you like a coworker. I’ve read the stories of people trying to find a therapist when they’re struggling only to be told...
Election Anxiety by Beth Orns
A theme that is recurring in therapy sessions, casual conversations, and with friends is that people are increasingly anxious about November 5. Some of these people indicate they are always anxious about elections in general, but many of them have indicated that this election feels really...
Emotionally Focused Therapy by Oliver C. Stone
After spending a week being trained in EFT (that’s Emotion Focused Therapy!), I felt that I should share what this type of therapy is, how we can use it, and why I went to spend an entire week learning about it. EFT is a type of therapy that has a large amount of evidence and research behind it,...