Category: Counseling (page 3 of 3)

How Are You “Really” Feeling?

How are you feeling? How many times have we been asked that question? How many times have we asked it? How many times have we given or received an authentic answer? Most say, I’m good, great, and that’s also what we expect to hear in return. What if we really tuned in and named our…

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Covid-19 Fear Bringing Back Past Trauma.

The fear of the unknown. Being confined to little movement, brought upon by the Covid-19 is a recipe for heightened worry and possibly the re-opening of past traumas. If this is you or anyone you know, please reach out. (414) 881-7401 https://blogs.webmd.com/mental-health/20200407/the-covid19-crisis-may-trigger-emotions-from-past-trauma?fbclid=IwAR2IyZMy8mHiXrqgji0KY-WoqRuWk06aj0iStPliVDwh9f1VM63ZDqYAkDg

What Staying Home Means To Some!!

When I read this post this morning it gave me a real good perspective how some people see this “Stay-at-Home” order. For some, it’s let us out of here now. For others, it’s let be safe. For some, being at home or limiting where and when a person does leave the house. To understand more…

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Telehealth/Teletherapy, How Does It Work?

Due to Covid-19 or the Coronavirus has changed the way many have to conduct business. Besides grocery and hardware stores, sadly many businesses have closed, or many are working remotely. As a therapist, March 13th changed things for me too. Instead of my clients coming in to see me, we now do what they call…

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What The New Normal May Mean To You?

We are about a month in to the Covid-19 Stay at Home Order here in Wisconsin and pretty much through out the country. They say that being aware and careful about this virus until there is some type of treatment, some aspect of what we are going through, may be our “new normal.” Here’s a…

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Control What You Can Control.

Although most of us heard about the Coronavirus before it hit the United States and put a stop to what was our normal routine, none of us were prepared of how it would impact us. So today’s question is: what are you doing everyday to keep yourself sane? I’m not talking about hard things, I’m…

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Mental Health Check In

How are you feeling right now? A. I’ve got this   B. Scared, but hopeful   C. Overwhelmed by it all     If you’re ‘C’, please call for help. This is the time to reach out and get the support you need.   You can reach me here, visit www.alwaysabetteryou.com, or perhaps the easiest,…

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Feeling your feelings.

Being in a time of the unknown, how are you feeling right now? Deeper yet, why do you feel that way? To be able to label and understand one’s emotions is crucial in moving past them.  The book Permission To Feel by Marc Brackett, Ph.D. is an excellent resource. Need help sorting through things? Let…

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