Have you ever wondered the difference between an Emotional Support Animal, Therapy Dog or Service Dog? This article is a brief overview of the different animal companions. Emotional Support Animal (ESA) The animal provides therapeutic benefits to the owner at home through companionship. Steps to getting an ESA: Determine if an ESA is right for … Continue reading About Emotional Support Animals, Therapy Animals and Service Dogs
Month: March 2020
Feelings Wheel to Help You Identify Your Complex Emotions
How the feelings wheel works I think of the feelings wheel as a tree. The emotions on the edge of the circle are related to the primary emotions (or the emotions that we most commonly identify), which are in the very center. For example, when we feel confident and successful, we feel proud, and we … Continue reading Feelings Wheel to Help You Identify Your Complex Emotions
About Finish Stronger Counseling’s Facebook Page
"Like" and "follow" Finish Stronger Counseling's Facebook page if you are interested in psychology, things that are therapeutic and about having a healthy lifestyle. I'm Shannon Mick, the owner and operator of Finish Stronger Counseling. Over on Facebook, you'll find recent mental health articles, blogs, and free downloadable worksheets. My favorite things to share are … Continue reading About Finish Stronger Counseling’s Facebook Page
What I Do as a Mental Health Therapist
People avoid going to therapy and there are a ton of valid reasons why. The top reasons that people avoid seeing a therapist are due to anxiety, having a fear of the unknown, and the stigma around mental health and needing support. I want to see people receive the help that they need. I value … Continue reading What I Do as a Mental Health Therapist