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Individual Counseling: Practicing Acceptance
Individual counseling is a great place to learn to see things differently. For example, in my last blog post, you learned about how it can be useful to look at yourself as a person having thoughts instead of thinking that you ARE your thoughts. Today, you’ll read about acceptance; another concept that can help you…
Read MoreTherapy for Your Utah Teen: Why Teens Struggle
If you are researching therapy for your teen, you might be wondering why your child is like this now. Maybe they were an easygoing, well behaved kid, and now that they’ve grown you feel disconnected and confused. The teenage years are hard… and not just for your child, but for you as well! How can…
Read MoreBecome Accessible, Responsive, and Engaged, Couples Therapy
In couples therapy, you will learn how to reconnect and come closer as a couple. But reconnecting is more than just listening to your partner. Truly reconnecting further encourages your commitment to each other and builds your trust in each other and in your relationship as partners. Today, you’ll learn about how being accessible, responsive,…
Read MoreBuilding a Toolbox of Tools in Therapy
As you embark on your journey towards improved mental health and emotional well-being, understanding the concept of a therapy toolbox can be immensely beneficial. Just like a handy toolbox is essential for a carpenter, assembling a personalized collection of therapeutic tools can empower you to navigate life’s challenges more effectively. In therapy, these tools encompass…
Read MoreExploring Play Therapy for Children
Among therapeutic techniques, play therapy proves highly effective, particularly with children. By tapping into the natural language of play, this approach enables children. They learn how to communicate, explore, and resolve their emotions in ways that traditional talk therapy may not fully achieve. Toys become their words and play becomes their sentences (Related Article: Exploring…
Read MoreExploring Sand Tray Therapy for Children and Teens
In the arena of therapeutic tools, sand tray therapy stands out as highly effective, especially for children and adolescents. By creating a safe and expressive environment, sand tray therapy helps children and teens articulate their feelings and experiences. Often this happens in ways that traditional talk therapy might not allow. What is Sand Tray Therapy?…
Read MoreAdditive vs Subtractive Goals – Counseling
In counseling, we teach couples, individuals and families, here in Utah, to point themselves where they want to go. This can be difficult when talking about something that is painful for you or that you want to let go of. Let’s talk about what this means. Difference Between Additive and Subtractive Goals When making goals,…
Read MoreMarriage Therapy – Signs That We Need It – South Jordan
If you live near South Jordan, marriage therapy is close by. As we have talked about on these blogs before, most couples enter couples therapy years after when they first need it (see John Gottman’s work). So let’s talk about the signs that you need couples therapy now. Your Fighting Isn’t Productive The first sign…
Read MoreMarriage Counseling – Orem
Marriage counseling in Orem can be affordable and effective. We have been offering couples therapy in Utah Valley for a few decades now. We are trained marriage and family therapists and know how to help couples struggling with their relationship. Here are a few things to consider when thinking of coming to marriage counseling. Start…
Read MoreMoody Teen? Here’s How Therapy Can Help
Therapy for Your Teen: How to Manage Big Feelings If you are the parent of a teenager, you might be seeing a lot of big feelings coming from your child. And managing your teens’ moods can be overwhelming! Maybe your teen cries, throws fits, and acts defiant in a way that feels like their toddler…
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