When you think of counseling, what comes to mind? Do you picture a client on a couch while a counselor takes notes? Crying sessions and deep introspection? While these are common depictions of counseling, they only scratch the surface of what individual counseling can offer. Individual counseling involves one-on-one sessions between a counselor and a…
If a loved one has been through a traumatic experience, you naturally want to support them in any way you can. However, if the trauma has resulted in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), you might feel lost and unsure of how to help. PTSD can seem confusing from the outside—your loved one can seem fine, then…
If you’re in recovery from addiction, working towards recovery, or supporting someone in their recovery journey, relapse might be on your mind. A return to use after a period of sobriety isn’t inevitable, but it is common. Addiction is a chronic disease, like diabetes or asthma, and relapse is a possible part of the journey.…