Hello 2024! New year, new me! Time to lose ten pounds, stop eating bread, quit smoking, floss daily, start a new workout regime, and get out of debt. Just kidding. Those are all genuine resolutions I have made in the past. My birthday would sneak up on me at the end of November and I... Continue Reading →
Olive Branch Counseling Associates, Inc. is currently offering parenting classes by master’s level interns at a discounted rate! Thank You is a class on parenting that meets for six consecutive weeks. The Thank You class is based on the idea of mutual respect within the family. It is an Adlerian approach to parenting which fits... Continue Reading →
BIPOC. Have you seen this acronym appear more often recently? I know I have, even though the acronym has been around since 2013. BIPOC stands for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. The People of Color portion is intended to include Latino/a/x, Asian, and other ethnic and racial groups as well. The creation of the... Continue Reading →
As the year draws to a close, it's natural for us to reflect on the past and contemplate the future. The start of a new year brings with it a sense of renewal and the opportunity to make positive changes in our lives. New Year resolutions and goals serve as guiding principles that help us... Continue Reading →
As I sit down to write this blog, I can't help but reflect on the significance of self-evaluations. We often underestimate the impact that taking the time to assess ourselves can have on our personal growth and development. In a world that constantly demands our attention, dedicating some time for self-reflection is not only important... Continue Reading →
If you have ever been in counseling, you may have heard your counselor refer to the “DSM” during a session. Or, even better, perhaps they have pulled out the DSM during session and have gone through specific material with you. DSM is the acronym for The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. It is... Continue Reading →
The holiday season is often associated with joyous gatherings of family and friends, but there may be times when circumstances lead us to spend the holidays alone. While it may initially seem daunting or even a bit lonely, embracing solitude during this time can offer a unique opportunity for self-reflection, relaxation, and personal growth. Through... Continue Reading →
It was December of 2020. The first Christmas we would all experience during the Covid-19 pandemic was approaching. My best friend of twenty-five years, Kelly, had moved in with me earlier in the year. She had been teaching art in Quito, Ecuador for the past 3 years, but was forced to make a final decision... Continue Reading →
The Olive Branch Community would like to encourage its members to appreciate just how much gratitude rocks! With the holiday season upon us and a new year approaching, it is the perfect time of year to focus on how much every one of us has to be grateful for. This year, we have witnessed from... Continue Reading →
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