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It Takes Two to Tango: Commitment and Empathy
Making serious changes in a relationship takes two. Both commitment and empathy are dimensions of a relationship that can provide valuable insights and help couples move through an impasse.
Navigating Non-Verbal Communication in Relationships
Learn about the importance of non-verbal communication and how to self-reflect and alter our non-verbals for the betterment of our most intimate relationships.
Processing Church or Religious Trauma
In line with his upcoming Church Trauma Group, Houston Hough, LAC writes in more detail about identifying, healing, and recovering from church hurt, church trauma, religious trauma, and religious abuse.
Why New Year’s Resolutions Don’t Usually Stick
Why do new year’s resolutions fail? Research has clearly shown that change motivated by shame and self-criticism is not sustainable.
Getting Support When Facing Infertility
Get Support When Facing Infertility (IVF/IUI) through an Online Support Group
The Costumes We Wear
Fall is in the air and the pumpkin spice latte is back at Starbucks! October is one of our family’s favorite months…
What Do We Do When Self-Care Doesn’t Quite Work?
You might have some ideas or past experiences of what therapy may look like. In seeking therapy, you are likely...
Calming The Body For Emotional Regulation
Our emotions, mental state, and physical body are deeply and intrinsically connected. When we feel sad, angry…
Why Sensorimotor Psychotherapy?
In today’s clinical world, there are myriad therapy modalities, and it can be overwhelming as a client to know what...
What to Expect When Your Therapist Recommends EMDR
If your therapist has mentioned EMDR as a potential treatment option, you might be wondering what to expect. As you...
How to Help Parents Talk to Their Kids About Sex and Sexuality
As a parent, how do you talk to your kids about sex? If you read this and have a pang...
Therapy for First Responders
First Responders face a number of uncommon and unique circumstances in their professional career and trauma-informed therapy like EMDR can help.
Holiday Conversations With A Therapist
As you might imagine, the holiday season brings a host of varying thoughts and feelings. Here are some of the most common conversations therapists have during the holiday season.
Reflections on 2020 and the Road Ahead
Reflections from a licensed psychologist about the impacts of 2020 and suggestions to help increase levels of resilience and hope.
What is EMDR Therapy?
Many clients have been helped at Journeys Counseling Center with the help of EMDR therapy. Learn more about Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and how it might help you on your healing journey.
Trauma and Abuse Recovery
During some seasons in life, we are lucky to have the needed support to gain resilience and recovery from these difficult experiences.
Anxiety & Stress
Anxiety can be a stifling and confusing feeling for anyone; leaving you feeling like you are not sure what to do next.
Transitions
Going through transitions in life can be overwhelming and confusing for anyone – a death in the family, career change, retirement, care taking roles, changes in health/disability, coping with adult children’s issues/life stage, raising grandchildren, or going through a divorce.
Depression
Depression can feel like you have dropped into a dark well that you can’t seem to climb out of – making family responsibilities, work, and even everyday tasks difficult to accomplish.