Most of us have experienced some form of grief in our lifetime. We know what it feels like and might even be able to describe some of the nuances of it. Many of us may feel lost when it comes to what “to do,” about grief. There comes in grief counseling. Grief is everywhere. ItContinue reading “Grief Counseling: Keeping the light on”
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Why See Medical Social Workers?
Medical social workers are a rough and tumble talented crew of people. We learn a majority of our skills on the job, but have a backbone of knowledge in caring for others in different capacities. Below are some reasons why going to a social worker with medical experience is an added bonus. Medical Social Workers areContinue reading “Why See Medical Social Workers?”
The 7 Advantages of IM Teletherapy for Therapists and Clients Alike
Teletherapy Instant Message (IM) therapy or teletherapy has been around for years through platforms like BetterHelp and TalkSpace. As a student in the early 2010s, I was pretty skeptical of anything outside of in person therapy. I wondered how you could get a true therapeutic experience at a distance. Teletherapy, however, has been shown toContinue reading “The 7 Advantages of IM Teletherapy for Therapists and Clients Alike”
The Sacred Arena: A Poem
Where curating hope is on the menu And being together is the venue Where our thoughts and hearts bleed through And fiery red anger turns a deep well of blue Where the unspoken can be shared And all of our wounds can be bared Where we excavate the truth And take the file to beingContinue reading “The Sacred Arena: A Poem”
Communication: Holding Both – The Power of “And”
We can all acknowledge that there is an abundance of quotes out there. Often, we search for quotes to feel inspired or change how we are reflecting on something. The funny thing is that where you can find a quote to inspire in one way, there is another one equally inspiring that can almost communicateContinue reading “Communication: Holding Both – The Power of “And””