There are certain times of the year when stress is higher than others. For many, the holiday season can be one of those times. Whether it is due to the stress of having financial strains due to gift giving expectations, coming together with unsavory family situations, not being able to celebrate in... Continue Reading →
Mind, Body, and Soul: How to Self-Care Completely
When you think of self-care do you only think of bubble baths, mani/pedis and vegging out in front of the TV with a bag of chips? Well, don’t feel alone because that’s what most people do, myself included when they first think of the term. Life is hectic and... Continue Reading →
Self-Care
How often do you find yourself putting yourself last on your list of things to do? Kids, laundry, carpools, cooking, cleaning, working, it never ends. Do you hear a voice in your head telling you to just run away? Often times, when we put everything before us, nonverbally we tell our environment... Continue Reading →
A Day in the Life of an Olive Branch Intern
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 →