Self-Compassion: The Great Motivator
Written by Katie Jackson-Griffin, LCPC Escaping the cycle of negative self-talk to be your best self can be challenging. Here’s how you can combat that struggle with self-compassion and [...]
5 Ways to Accept and Embrace Change
Written by Jordan Meehan, LCSW Change has the potential to be a powerful, yet sometimes uncomfortable, experience. Counseling can help you navigate these times that test your patience, resiliency, and [...]
4 Tips on How To Express Difficult Emotions
Written by The Restorative Counseling Team Sam’s story with recognizing difficult emotions It is 5:00 PM on Friday evening and Sam is looking forward to meeting up with his [...]
Understanding Complicated Grief
Written by The Restorative Counseling Team Quinn’s Story Quinn lost her mother in a tragic accident. At the forefront of Quinn’s experience were feelings of disbelief, anger, sadness, longing, [...]
Overcoming Perfectionism
Written by The Restorative Counseling Team Our society seems to be based on competition and being the best. It is no wonder that people can begin to feel entangled [...]
Transitioning to College
Written by The Restorative Counseling Team Emily has spent her summer break working at her hometown’s local swimming pool, catching up with family and friends from high school, and she [...]
Four Tips to Cope with Motherhood Stress
Written by The Restorative Counseling Team Mona has been awake for several hours. She’s made breakfast, cleaned up, gotten herself, her partner, and her kids ready for their day. [...]
Journey to Loving My Body
Written by Katie Jackson-Griffin, LCPC The first time I remember my body being a problem, I was six years old. I was very excited about my upcoming dance recital because [...]
Moving Beyond Stereotypes
Written by Jordan Meehan, LCSW Moving beyond stereotypes Picture this scenario of age stereotypes You land that elusive interview for an entry-level position with your dream company. During the past [...]
Words and Teen Self-Esteem
Written by The Restorative Counseling Team Remember hearing or maybe even reciting the phrase, sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me. The meaning [...]