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...
Resources
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,...
Living for Yourself by Oliver C. Stone
What is living for yourself? I know that for many years I was focused on the expectations, wants, and needs of others. It was fulfilling in a way but also exhausting, and I was burning out. I think that a lot of people deal with this issue whether you’re a parent, focused on your career, on your...
6 Ways to Deal with Feeling Overwhelmed by Beth Orns
Overwhelmed is a common feeling. There are countless competing things needing our attention like work, relationships, family, community involvement, self care, and more. In addition, the world is filled with distractions online and on TV. We are bombarded with images telling us new things to...
Why Should I Get Therapy?
Therapy is scary. Even as a therapist, I think it can be terrifying. You’re expected to go into a room with someone and tell them everything that’s happening in your life, including the thoughts and feelings that you’ve never told anyone? I can’t think of many people who would be excited about...
Gender in the Modern World
Now that we have some terminology under our belts, let’s talk about what gender and gender expression actually look like in the real world. I’m going to be primarily discussing the United States, as that’s where I’m from, but some of this information may be accurate if you live outside of the U.S....
Organization/Planning My Semester Out: A Workshop Focused on Specific Planning Skills to Remain Calm and Organized
Date: August 22 2024 Time: 4:00 PM Location: Better Together Conference Room For many of us, staying organized is one of the biggest challenges we will face during the school year. Keeping organized can help reduce stress and keep us calm throughout the year, which will help lead to better...
Parent Support: How to Manage Parental Stress While Adjusting to the New Schedule of my Children
Date: August 27, 2024 Time: 2:00 PM Location: Better Together Conference Room People always talk about how the school year is difficult for the kids but let's not forget about all of the stress put on parents during this time of year. Let's talk about ways we can make the start of the school year...