Here is Obi, the therapy dog. He is not perfect. And he is loved. In a previous blog post, we talked about core beliefs and the consequences that negative self talk can have on your overall mood and functioning. Today, let’s look at some specific (and unfortunately quite common) core beliefs that are self-defeating. Perhaps […]
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We all see the world from our own unique perspective and the way we interpret events and situations has a lot to do with our core beliefs, the fundamental views and assumptions we make about ourselves, other people, and the world. You can think of core beliefs as a tinted window or pair of sunglasses
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5/5 Rae has been most helpful during my time [in therapy]. I can feel a significant improvement in my mood most days and I feel I have better tools to manage my anxiety and depression. My confidence has increased and I finally feel myself healing from long festering issues of abandonment and inferiority. I’m very
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We, as human beings, need social connection in order to lead a physically and emotionally healthy lifestyle. As loneliness and isolation are becoming more common in our society, it is increasingly important for people to be aware of their social needs and learn how to get those needs met in a healthy way. Kurzgesagt- In
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At Counseling Connect, we draw from many modalities and always try to match interventions with the needs and goals of clients. Because we work frequently with people that have trauma and/or addiction issues, one of the treatment approaches we regularly implement is a model called Seeking Safety. People who have experienced extreme adversity sometimes suffer
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Building relationships is perhaps the most difficult and most necessary aspect of leading a fulfilled and balanced life. So many of us struggle to establish and maintain the supportive connections that we need to be our best selves. Romantic relationships can be particularly challenging to navigate, especially when we’ve been hurt in relationships in the
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As a provider of Animal Assisted Psychotherapy and advocate of human and animal wellness, Counseling Connect, PLLC is very excited about the creation of a new non-profit (503(c) organization, Diamonds in the Ruff. The mission of Diamonds in the Ruff (DITR) is to enhance the lives of dogs in shelters and to improve the lives
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The foundation of Animal Assisted Psychotherapy is the human-animal bond. This relationship has two levels; the first is the connection between the handler/counselor and the therapy animal, which serves as a model of solid teamwork, trust, and healthy attachment. The second level is the bond between the client and the therapy animal, which is extremely
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What is depression? It is a combination of neurotransmitter deficiencies in the brain and behavioral symptoms. Here is a quick video that hits the highlights: Some people struggling with depression and other mental health symptoms wait up to 10 years before they ask for help. This is because of the stigma associated with mental disorders
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At Counseling Connect, PLLC, we are all about connection! We believe that the counseling relationship is the catalyst for positive change. The counseling relationship is built on trust, support, non-judgment, and unconditional empathy– in other words, a genuine, empathetic connection. “Empathy drives connection,” says Dr. Brene Brown. “Rarely can a response make something better. What
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