The Counseling Journal
Cultivating awareness, encouraging healthy behaviors, and the use of tools and skills for daily living.
Unleashing the Power of Belonging: A Key to Holistic Well-being
Discover strategies to cope with feelings of not belonging in our latest blog post. Learn about the importance of supportive relationships, exploring passions, self-care, and seeking diversity in fostering a sense of belonging.
How are You?
Often, people ask ask, ‘how you are doing’ and don’t pause for the answer. We are pausing for you…
Setting Goals is My Self-Care
It's time for a check-up. Seasons are changing and it is time to re-evaluate and refocus. Take some time to reflect on what went well and areas for improvement.
Paint Me a Picasso
Take a self-care break and paint a picture of yourself. Amateur painters only!
Let the Music Play
Do you have a song that you play to start your day? Which songs make get you in the mood? What are the songs that move you?
Painting Self-care
Finding new activities you enjoy is key to self-care. Today, let’s paint!
Depression Resource
There are numerous resources online with information on depression. NIMH is one.
Journaling Helps with Self-Awareness
Learn the reasons some people give as reasons why they don’t journal.
Pausing to Observe the Beauty
We are surrounded by beauty. Go for a walk and take note of your surroundings.
What’s One Thing You do on Every Vacation?
What is something you try to do on any trip you take?
What Item do You Take on Most Vacations?
What is one item you almost always take on vacation?
Mindfulness, the Answer for Dry Hands
Join me today as we care for our bodies by caring for our hands.
Self-care over the Holiday
Will the long weekend be stress-free or stressful? You get to decide. What are your holiday plans?
Why You Should Walk Barefoot in the Grass
Turn off the autopilot of your life and live intentionally. Try this exercise to build your mindfulness muscle.
Midweek Mind Dump
Release the stress from the week so far and take a few minutes to journal.
