One of the great things about interning at OBCA is that I get to understand the in and outs of running a private practice. When I first starting interning at OBCA, I was focused on seeing my clients, learning how to better service my clients and completing my graduate program at my university. Now that... Continue Reading →
College Success
School is back in session. First day of college came for thousands of students. Nothing is wanted more than a successful and easy flowing semester, right? But, what exactly can a student do to have school success at the college level? It may be easier than you think. First and foremost, make sure you attend... Continue Reading →
Suicide Prevention
Each year World Suicide Prevention Month is in September. This is a time where we share resources and our stories to help spread awareness and show that there is a light at the end of the tunnel. It is important to bring awareness not only during this month, but also any day to help someone... Continue Reading →
Life Transitions
Life is always changing. Right now we are on the cusp of a season change. Although the weather still feels like summer, signs of fall are right around the corner witnessed in every array of leaf color. With every ticking of the clock, time is taking on a new second, furthering the day towards a... Continue Reading →
A Day in the Life of an Olive Branch Intern
Hi! My name is Marram and I am currently in my last semester of college and will be receiving a bachelor’s degree in Psychology. I always think that it is such a bitter-sweet feeling in knowing that I am coming close to an end of receiving my degree when the last task is to secure... Continue Reading →
“The Silver Lining of My Experience with Postpartum Depression”
I had ignored some of the signs, in the hopes that they would go away on their own, or that I would “push through”, as I had with so many other challenging moments and events in my past. After all, this was my second baby, and I had “survived” the postpartum days with my first... Continue Reading →
Postpartum Challenges
Being a new mom is an exhilarating, exhausting, exciting, and at times terrifying life event. For first time moms, there are many emotions that they will encounter. While some of the emotions may be familiar, they will also feel very new, as this is the first time experiencing these feelings in connection to a new... Continue Reading →
Parenting
This is the first of a series of entries on Parenting. There are a few things I think are important to keep in mind when it comes to being a parent. The first thing to keep in mind is the knowledge that parenting is a Gift, a Holy Gift, if you will. Not everyone gets... Continue Reading →
To describe my experience as an intern at Olive Branch Counseling Associates, Inc. it equates to a few words - "meaningful, inspiring, and rewarding." My name is Julie Rios and I am an intern at OBCA. I am a student at Trinity Christian College, where I am studying Counseling Psychology (Masters program). As I reflect... Continue Reading →
