Understanding the Difference Between Self-Harm and Suicidal Ideation
Jessica Gross , M.A.
When discussing self-harm and suicidal ideation, it’s important to understand that while both may involve significant emotional pain, they are not the same. These experiences have different underlying functions, levels of risk, and clinical implications—and understanding those differences can...
Can AI Help with Healing?
Aleisha Parker , M.Ed.
As a therapist, I’m all about connection. Whether it’s through glitter jars, storytelling, or quiet moments of trust. Lately, I’ve been both curious and cautious about AI stepping into the world of mental health. Tools like chatbots and mood-tracking...
Yoga for Mental Health
Bailey Smith , M.Ed.
If you are like me, you like to take advantage of the fun, free offerings around your city. I have always enjoyed how many free outdoor yoga classes take place in the summer around Atlanta, and I try to...
5 Ways to Keep Your Cool in the Summer!
Becca Samelson-Webb , M.A.
With Memorial Day just around the corner and temperatures rising, that can only mean one thing: summer is coming! The summer can be full of fun with pool parties, beach trips, cookouts, and vacations. But with the fun comes...
The Second Arrow: Self-Compassion in Grief
Bailey Smith , M.Ed.
When you hear the word “grief,” what emotions come to mind? We typically tend to associate grief with the sadness of losing a loved one. What’s often less visible are the many other emotions that accompany grief, some of...
Tame the Sunday Scaries. Start the Week with Confidence.
Jason Howard , M.A.
We’ve all been there: It’s Sunday afternoon, the weekend is slipping away, and that creeping sense of dread starts forming a little pit in the bottom of your stomach. Welcome to the “Sunday Scaries”— that special blend of pre-work...
Grounding Techniques: Easy Skills to Help Your Child Manage Their Anxiety
Samantha Scalabrino , M.A.
Anxiety is an excessive worry about a real or perceived threat that can result in avoidance behaviors and physical reactions. It differs from fear in that fear is an appropriate response to an immediate threat, whereas anxiety is usually...
When the Whelm Becomes Too Much
Kara Cunningham , M.A.
Whelm. It isn’t a word used often in its most basic form. Usually, whelm is accompanied by its descriptive forerunners – “over” or “under.” But whelm is in fact its own standalone word, a verb that is verifiable by...
The 8 Phases of EMDR
Jennifer Acker , M.A.
EMDR or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is an Evidenced-Based psychotherapy treatment used to treat Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and other mental health conditions. It works by using Bilateral Stimulation, primarily eye movements, to access a person’s traumatic memory and...
The Best Advice Your Therapist Ever Gave You
Bailey Smith , M.Ed.
If you’ve ever been in therapy, you can probably point to some helpful things you learned from your therapist. Maybe it was the sleep routine she recommended that helped you finally rest well. Maybe it was his reminder that...
Eliminating the Stigma of Mental Health in Children
Just like adults, children experience mental health challenges and diagnoses. A crucial step in helping children feel comfortable in therapy is addressing and eliminating the stigma often associated with mental health concerns. For children, their self-image is a central...
Finding Joy During the Holiday Season
Shaquanta “Shelley” Danjoint , M.S.
Holidays can be a time of joy, sadness, chaos, stress, or fun. I selected these Bible verses to help us remember why we can always find joy in the midst of these things. We can rejoice because of the...
Understanding and Managing Anger: A Guide for Kids
Line Fleming , M.A.
How are you feeling today? This is a question we hear often. But what is the answer? Some feelings are easy to understand while others are confusing and not as easy to understand and express. We can also feel...
What to do with Vicarious Trauma from Media Sources.
Brittany Glaser , M.A., M.Div.
This time in our world is one where we all have more access and exposure than ever before. Things that are happening across the world are readily able to view and digest without looking at anything besides media from...
Por Qué la Cultura Importa en la Terapia: Una Charla Cercana para Latinos
Walter Da Silva , M.A.
¡Hola! Hablemos Sobre la Consejería y la Cultura La terapia puede dar un poco de miedo, ¿verdad? Especialmente si vienes de una cultura en la que hablar de sentimientos no es precisamente una tradición familiar. Pero aquí está la...
Multiculturalism in Counseling: Understanding and Supporting Latino Communities
Walter Da Silva , M.A.
Hola! Let’s Talk About Counseling and Culture Therapy can feel a little intimidating, right? Especially if you come from a culture where talking about feelings isn’t exactly a family tradition. But here’s the truth: everyone deserves to feel heard...
Recognizing Signs of Anxiety in Children: A Short Guide for Parents
The First Step is Recognition Anxiety can be tough for anyone, and it can be especially scary for parents when their child experiences these difficult feelings. However, with the support of family, a trusted support system, and professional help...
Completing the Stress Cycle
Jennifer Acker , M.A.
What Your “Bad” Emotions Can Do for You!
Becca Samelson-Webb , M.A.
“It’s not a big deal, calm down!” “Don’t cry, it’s okay!” “Don’t get angry at me!” “You should be happy!” Sound familiar? Whether you realize it or not, you’ve probably said something like this to a friend or family...
Alone vs. Lonely
Nehemiah McClendon , M.Ed.
Nothing is better than those moments you have by yourself cuddled up in your favorite blanket watching Love Island or legs stretched out having a drink watching your favorite team go for glory. This alone time is craved, desired,...