As counselors and counselors in training, we often discuss difficult subjects with our clients and support our clients through the experience of the emotions that are connected to these subjects throughout the session. As the session comes to an end, it is part of our goal as counselors to end the session on a positive,... Continue Reading →
Have you ever found yourself feeling frustrated and impatient, yearning for things to happen more quickly? I know I have. Patience is a virtue that many of us strive to embody, but it can be challenging in our fast-paced and instant-gratification-driven world. However, through my personal journey, I have discovered that cultivating patience is not... Continue Reading →
Winter is a beautiful season that brings with it chilly weather and cozy moments by the fireplace. However, it is essential for parents to ensure that their little ones are warm and comfortable during this time. Since I work with children, I often get asked by parents for resources regarding staying warm and preventing sickness... Continue Reading →
Anxiety. A dreaded word. Everyone experiences anxiety of various degrees at different points in their life. Where does anxiety come from and what purpose does it serve? Anxiety is a direct result of one’s flight or fight response. The flight or fight response is a physiological reaction in our bodies that occurs in response to... Continue Reading →
As human beings, we often find ourselves navigating through the complex emotions of fear and hope. These two powerful forces have the ability to shape our lives, both positively and negatively. Both of these emotions, however, are okay to feel and experience, however, there is a difference when one side meets another, and your life... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
Last year around this time, I was exhausted in every possible way one can be exhausted. Emotionally, mentally, physically, socially, even spiritually, I was exhausted. That semester of grad school was a doozy. I was preparing materials for internship applications and researching internship sites. I had fifteen-page papers due. I had presentations due. I... Continue Reading →
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