I am often asked how do I know if I should go to therapy? This is an excellent question and odds are if you are asking yourself this, it is probably time to seek help. Of course we all have times in life when we feel overwhelmed, stressed out, and down. So if we all... 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 →
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 →
Do you or a loved one suffer from depression? Have you been feeling empty or hopeless and do not know what to do? - Take a look at the criteria that falls under major depressive disorder (provided by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition) to further understand depression and contact us... Continue Reading →
What would you do if you did not have access to your cell phone for one day? Okay, okay, I can hear the collective gasps of horror, let's be more realistic and imagine not having access to your cell phone for one complete hour. You cannot respond to texts, check your email, or scroll through... Continue Reading →
Hello everyone, my name is Jessica V. Rodriguez and I am an undergrad intern at Olive Branch Counseling Associates. I wanted to share a bit about what a typical week looks like being an intern here at Olive Branch; as well as share with you some of my favorite memories and activities. My internship-filled activities... Continue Reading →
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