grief counseling
Grief Counseling: Why It’s So Hard to “Move On”
If you have lost a loved one, you may have felt like your entire world stopped turning. You feel different. The things that were meaningful or fun for you in the past now feel hollow and strange. You might also feel lost and alone. And as time passes, you might wonder “why am I still…
Read MoreCouples Therapy: Why Conflict Can be a Good Thing
You probably feel like conflict and communication issues are what go you into couples therapy in the first place. And that makes sense! Conflict is stressful and exhausting, and if you don’t have the tools to navigate conflict in a healthy way, it can be painful and even destructive to your relationship. But, should your…
Read MoreHow Individual Therapy Can Help You Set Better Goals
During your time in individual therapy, you will work with your therapist to create and meet goals. But, how can you create goals that work? And how can counseling help you figure out how to achieve those goals? Let’s talk about some common mistakes that make goals unreachable. Then, you will learn how individual therapy…
Read MoreWho Can Benefit from Virtual Therapy?
You might be wondering, is virtual therapy right for me? You might be asking whether your situation is one that could be addressed in teletherapy? Starting therapy is hard enough, and sometimes meeting via video can feel strange. However, virtual therapy can be a great fit for a variety of problems and concerns in therapy.…
Read MoreIndividual 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 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 MoreMeet a Utah Therapist: Emily Helms, MFTI
Meet a Utah Therapist: Emily Helms, MFTI Are you struggling to find the right Utah therapist for you or your family? Not sure where to begin or how to find the best fit for you? The Center for Couples and Families can help. Finding the right therapist is an important part of having a positive…
Read MoreGrief Counseling: Is There a Correct Way to Grieve?
About Grief: Is There a Correct Way to Grieve? For many of us our first interaction with death and grief is through watching tv or films. Often in funeral scenes we see a somber gathering of friends and family. Inexplicably it is always raining. You yourself may be moved as the words said or music…
Read MoreMeet a Utah Therapist: Brian Johnson, LMFT
Meet a Utah Therapist: Brian Johnson, LMFT Looking for a therapist in Utah? We are here to help. Our caring and qualified therapists are here to help you and your family have a great experience. Today, you will learn about Brian Johnson, LMFT. Then, you will learn how to get started and schedule an appointment.…
Read MoreMeet a Utah Therapist: Dorothy Cobia, MMFT, LMFT
Meet Utah Therapist Dorothy Cobia, MMFT, LMFT If you are searching for the best therapist for you and your family in Utah, it can be easy to become overwhelmed. How can you find the best therapist for your situation and therapy goals? (Related article: How to Find the Best Therapist for You). Our office is here…
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