The Counseling Journal
Cultivating awareness, encouraging healthy behaviors, and the use of tools and skills for daily living.
The Grief Journey: A Guide to Coping with the Loss of Your Spouse
While grief can be an isolating experience, it's essential to remember that support is available in many forms, and it's okay to reach out when you need it. Your journey through loss is personal, but you don't have to navigate it alone. It's not a sign of weakness to seek help but a sign of strength to acknowledge your emotions and take steps towards healing
The Loneliness Journey: 3 Steps to Self-Discovery and Connection
Feeling alone is a universal experience that can be overwhelming and challenging. But remember, it's okay to feel alone sometimes. It's a part of the human journey and doesn't reflect personal failure. In fact, these feelings can lead to self-discovery and deeper connections. There are numerous ways to navigate loneliness, from volunteering to joining hobby-based groups to practicing mindfulness. Always remember, there's strength in reaching out and seeking support. You matter, and you are enough just as you are. #YouAreNotAlone #Mindfulness #SelfDiscovery #Connection
Merry Christmas! ¡Feliz Navidad!
Wishing everyone a merry Christmas! The holidays are the perfect time to gather with your loved ones and enjoy quality time spent together.
Preparing for Marriage: An Expert Guide to Premarital Counseling
Wondering if premarital counseling is right for you? Premarital counseling can help couples prepare for the challenges of married life. Here are a few of the benefits that come with it. Learn more about how it works and find a counselor near you.
How are You?
Often, people ask ask, ‘how you are doing’ and don’t pause for the answer. We are pausing for you…
I don’t want to Talk about Work at Home
Think about the time you spend away from your family each day. Have you ever said, “I don’t want to talk about work at home”? How does this approach help you grow closer to your partner?
Waiting Until Marriage to Live Together
How will you get to know the person you think about all day long if you decide not to live together? Are you missing out?
Testing Your Compatibility - Living Together Before Marriage
When a couple decides to move in together some believe it is an opportunity to get to know the other person and stave off divorce by testing their compatibility. Can you get to know someone if they hide from you?
When Intimacy Becomes a Reward or Punishment in Your Relationship
Early in relationships, sex can be a measure of performance. As the relationship grows, sex can be used as a reward or punishment.
Happily Married Couples Change with the Seasons
The process of replacing the old with the new, or the hesitancy to fully embrace your current situation is similar to relationships. How can you renew your relationship?
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.
Happily Married Couples Don't Live on Autopilot
Do you or your partner function on autopilot? You have invested years into building a life with your spouse don't allow your relational muscle to atrophy. Read more about being intentional in your engagement.
Paint Me a Picasso
Take a self-care break and paint a picture of yourself. Amateur painters only!
