depression
Depression Counseling: Surprising Symptoms You May Miss
Depression Counseling: Surprising Symptoms of Depression You May Have Forgotten About In our last post, you learned all about depression and how you can recognize that it’s time to seek counseling for help. We discussed some of the common symptoms of depression that might come to mind when you picture someone who is depressed. For…
Read MoreShould I Seek Counseling for Depression?
How to Know if You Should Seek Counseling for Depression If you are considering counseling for depression symptoms, you are not alone. Depression is very common! In fact, you probably interacted with someone today who has dealt with depression at one point or another in their life. (Source) It can be comforting to know that…
Read MoreIndividual Counseling for a Faith Crisis
Individual Counseling: The Stages of Faith It may come as no surprise to you that the faith crisis is a common concern for individual counseling clients in Utah. Maybe you are experiencing the same. You might be working to understand how to cope after your spouse chooses to stop attending church. Or maybe you are…
Read MoreUtah Counseling: How to Find the Best Therapist for You
Utah Counseling: How to Find a Therapist So, you want to see someone for counseling in Utah. Great! You have come to the right place. However, finding the right therapist can be overwhelming and complicated. It can be a challenge to know where to look or how to know which therapist is right for you.…
Read MoreMarriage Counseling: The Anatomy Of An Apology
If you are in a marriage relationship, or any other relationship, you will need to know the anatomy of an apology. Couples in marriage counseling often learn that it’s more than simply saying ‘I’m sorry’. In fact, I often help couples I am working with to not use those words when trying to apologize. It…
Read MoreIndividual Counseling: Coping with Challenging Emotions
Individual Counseling: Some Tips for Coping With Challenging Emotions In individual counseling, you will learn how to cope with difficult emotions. You might struggle to know how to cope when your emotions seem like they are in charge of your mood, interactions, and the quality of your day. (Related Article: 3 Principles of Emotional Health). Thankfully,…
Read MoreCounseling: Shame vs. Guilt
Counseling Thoughts: Shame vs. Guilt There is a good chance that the concerns you bring to your therapist to work on in counseling have a common theme- shame or guilt about a situation or incident. If you have experienced shame and guilt about things you have done, you are not alone. Many other people are…
Read MoreCounseling: Understanding Another Myth About Grief
Counseling: Another Myth About Grief Grief is complicated, and if you are grieving a loss or thinking about starting grief counseling, you probably hear lots of advice from well-meaning friends and family. Some of this advice might help bring you comfort, but some of it might be counterproductive for healing after loss. (Related article: How…
Read MoreCounseling Skills: How to Talk to Someone in a Crisis
Offering Support When Things Go Wrong Since this is a counseling blog, chances are you are reading this because you or someone you know is going through something hard. If you are close to someone who is in a crisis, you might not know what to say. How do you offer your support? What can…
Read MoreWhat Happens in Counseling?
Counseling for Beginners If you have never seen a therapist before, therapy might seem very foreign. Maybe your only experience with what actually happens in counseling comes from TV shows or movies (ever seen the Sopranos?). Or maybe you have only heard things second hand from your friends and family who have sought help in…
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