Contributed by: Monique Heath, LCMHC, LCAS Being in an accident or natural disaster, experiencing spiritual or religious abuse, a sudden or violent death in your life, witnessing bodily harm or death, being physically assaulted, exposure to school violence, being neglected in the home, witnessing domestic abuse or violence, being sexually abused, witnessing community violence, and
Contributed by: Lauren Moore, LCSW No matter where you are on your therapy journey, it can get confusing when selecting the appropriate amount of treatment that you or your child needs. In the mental health field, there are various levels of care starting at outpatient therapy and up to inpatient treatment. Each level of care
Boundaries, boundaries, boundaries! You’ve probably heard this term within and outside of the therapy world quite a few times. While this is often a concept that we toss around repeatedly, we may not have a clear picture about what boundaries are and, importantly, how to set them and maintain them within our relationships. Keep reading
Childhood anxiety and family accommodation go hand in hand. Watching your child struggle with anxiety is painful and exhausting. Since parents are naturally driven to protect their kids, they develop methods of alleviating anxious feelings. When parents make changes in their own behavior to help their child avoid or lessen feelings of anxiety, this establishes
Contributed by: Amy Gregor, LCSW It is no secret that the team here at Queen City Counseling & Consulting (QCCC) believes in the healing power of animals. We are excited to say that over the past several months we have continued to expand our knowledge in the therapeutic benefits of animals outside of just Bean
Written by: Perrin Jones, LCMHCA, NCC, MT-BC We’ve all heard the staggering statistics about new year’s resolutions failing. Even so, year after year, we put immense amounts of pressure on ourselves to change various aspects of our lives. Going into 2022, many of us are feeling fatigued. We have experienced a level of shared trauma
Contributed by: Brady Smith, MSW, LCSWA Let’s just put it out there: holidays are stressful for everyone. Whether you’re spending time with loved ones, trying to enjoy a nonexistent break from school/work, or being pulled in what seems like a million directions from all the attractions and lights; a lot goes on this time of
Contributed by: Lauren Moore, LCSWA Attached, written by Amir Levine, M.D., and Rachel Heller, M.A., is a popular book amongst both therapists and clients. In this book, research expanded upon John Bowlby’s attachment theory is explained in a digestible format to help readers identify their own attachment style and increase insights into their attachment-based needs.
Contributed by: Ellen Herbert, LCSW While the wave of body positivity messages from influencers, celebrities and fitness gurus has been refreshing and certainly is a well-intentioned improvement from one-size (literally) fits all beauty standards of the past, Drs. Lindsay and Lexie Kite, sisters and co-authors of More Than a Body, are here to expose the
Written by: Amy Gregor, MSW, LCSW In recent years, you may have noticed that more places are incorporating pet therapy into their services. You may have seen this during a hospital stay, at your therapist’s office, the dentist, at your grandparent’s assisted living residence, the airport, and even in some schools around town – but
