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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

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

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

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

Whether we’re talking about addiction or trauma, depression or anxiety, people need healthy, supportive connections in order to recover. We do not heal in isolation. When it comes to substance abuse and other behavioral addictions (gambling, eating, sex, etc.), connection is imperative. Sobriety is only abstinence from the substance or behavior of addiction; if you