A misconception about healing is that once you start feeling better, it stays that way. Sometimes we believe that if we've worked through something, talked about it, prayed about it, gone to counseling, changed our circumstances and environment, or believe that time heals all, then we should be over it. But healing doesn't work like... Continue Reading →
Setting boundaries is not a bad thing. It doesn’t mean you're being mean, rude, or selfish. It shows and communicates to others what you are and not comfortable with. You may have to tell individuals you are not available or you don’t have the bandwidth to handle certain situations. This doesn’t mean you love them... Continue Reading →
Currently, I am an undergraduate intern here at Olive Branch Counseling Associates. Throughout this blog, I am going to walk you through what a day in my life looks like when I am at the office. When I am at the office, I am able to see the aspects of what a private practice counseling... Continue Reading →
As a graduate student in a counseling program at Trinity Christian college, the anxiety in the pit of everyone's stomach is their internship. It is a state requirement that demands a certain amount of hours with clients and other duties of a counselor. It is also a way to gain real world experience, understanding, and insight... Continue Reading →
Play Therapy Working at the daycare has helped me understand that playing is very important for children. Playing allows children to communicate with others and it helps them express their feelings. I am learning the children as well as their different personalities. It is amazing how young children learn... Continue Reading →
Olive Branch First Impressions This week marks one month since I began my internship journey at Olive Branch Counseling Associates Inc. as a graduate level intern. I am honored to have been awarded this opportunity and although I have only been here a short time, Olive Branch has already made a strong impression on me.... Continue Reading →
It has reached that time as I depart ways with Olive Branch as an undergraduate intern. Words cannot express how amazing it was and grateful I am to have been a part of such a great practice among outstanding counselors for my internship. I believe that while interning here I was able to gain a... Continue Reading →
My time as an undergrad intern here at Olive Branch has come to an end. It has been an experience I will never forget. I have learned so much these past several months. Being able to spend time with the children at Acorn Child Care has taught me overall patience and the different ways children... Continue Reading →
With veteran’s day approaching in about two weeks, I think it is important to share some of the things counselors and counselors in training can do in preparation of working with veterans/ veteran families currently or in the near future who may cope with symptoms of PTSD, depression or anxiety; related to their military experience... Continue Reading →
