Have you ever sat there and mindlessly scrolled through your social media feed? I’m fairly confident in saying that almost all of us have, but have you ever mindlessly scrolled through your feed and noticed that you just felt badly after? Whether you notice yourself becoming irritable or even sad, you feel worse off than... Continue Reading →
No matter how long a client has come in for therapy, an attachment forms between client and counselor. The therapeutic alliance is full of meaning. Creating a safe space for clients to share their pain, shame, disappointments, and milestones, a secure relationship is experienced. Sometimes, a counselor has to leave the relationship for a variety... Continue Reading →
People tend to carry guilt around with them like a two-ton boulder. Something happened when they were younger that they grew to regret. Maybe a relationship ended, a poor decision was made, or reckless behavior was penalized. Possibly, words were left unspoken, a chance wasn’t taken, or the love of one’s life has gotten away. ... Continue Reading →
First of all, what is resilience and why is it something that we need? Most simply put, resilience is what helps us to bounce back from adversity. Resilience is the process of adapting effectively in situations such as trauma, tragedy, or significant stressors such as loss of a job or the death of a loved... Continue Reading →
Have you ever been at a place in your life where you think, “I don’t know if I can make it”? The journey is long, it has been exhausting, and mental fatigue has set in. Sounds a little like what life in general can become. Maybe it’s a medical condition that is chronic, offering glimmers... Continue Reading →
My name is Cara Nicholson. I earned my Master of Arts Degree in Counseling from Governors State University. Within the program, I chose the Marriage and Family sequence which allowed me to study counseling with individuals, couples, family, children, and adolescents. I am passionate about instilling self-empowerment and hope in my clients, whether I am... Continue Reading →
Sometimes it is easy to form an unhealthy relationship with the food we consume and choose not to consume. If you have been feeling as though you may be suffering from an eating disorder, please take a look at the criteria that falls under anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating (provided by the Diagnostic... Continue Reading →
A counselor’s job isn’t always easy. This week, I had the opportunity to really think about my own self care while working with my clients. Counselors experience hearing painful as well as exciting events that transpired throughout someone’s life journey. “The counselor” is an important tool in the therapeutic progress and if a counselor isn’t... Continue Reading →
I have a great opportunity to work with small children, adults, couples and families at Olive Branch Counseling Associates, Inc. Working with small children keeps me very busy at this site and having an opportunity to work with small children in preschool through eighth grade teaches me how to tap back into my inner child.... Continue Reading →
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