Have you read Atomic Habits by James Clear? I recommend this book and workbook to most of my clients. This information is a summary from both books. Towards the end of the article, there are actionable steps that you can take. My clients and I like to walk through the actionable steps together and discuss … Continue reading Build Better Habits: The difference between people who succeed and who fail
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Visualize How to Accomplish Tasks Throughout Your Week
Have you ever felt disorganized, overwhelmed, and unsure of how you are going to accomplish everything in your week? Utilizing a visualization strategy can help. They allow us to see a detailed, bigger picture. Visualizations can also improve our awareness, ways we problem solve, and builds our consistency to follow through on plans and tasks. … Continue reading Visualize How to Accomplish Tasks Throughout Your Week
Open Path Psychotherapy Collective – Affordable mental health services
Are you looking for affordable mental health care? About Open Path THERAPY WITHIN REACH means affordable and empathetic care for people and families in need. If you cannot afford current market rates for therapy or if you lack adequate healthinsurance coverage, Open Path is there for you. Their sliding scale rates—$40-70 per session—allow clients access … Continue reading Open Path Psychotherapy Collective – Affordable mental health services
4 FAQ about Shannon’s Counseling Services
How participatory are you during sessions? I participate in every session. There are times where the client does most of the talking and they find it very helpful. There are also times when I talk more because I'm teaching or sharing valuable information. How long should I commit to being in therapy, at least in … Continue reading 4 FAQ about Shannon’s Counseling Services
Why I Became a Christian Counselor (and not an engineer)
I became a professional Christian counselor because God has created me with the characteristics and talents that it takes to be a great counselor. I recognized these characteristics when I was a teenager, as friends would often come to me for support or advice. My friends felt that I was a good listener and a … Continue reading Why I Became a Christian Counselor (and not an engineer)
Let’s Talk about Anxiety with Sam Becker and Shannon Mick, NCC, LPC
Before we dive into a seriously good conversation on anxiety, here's some background information about Sam and Shannon. Sam Becker Sam Becker Sam Becker, born and raised in Los Angeles, California, is a Mindset Business Coach and creator of Entrepreneur With... After suffering through mindset issues of his own for 10+ years, he finally decided to … Continue reading Let’s Talk about Anxiety with Sam Becker and Shannon Mick, NCC, LPC
Check Out These Mental Health YouTube Channels
25 Pushups for 26 Days, Raising Awareness for Mental Health & Suicide - Older video on Finish Stronger Counseling's YouTube channel If you need a break from your YouTube music playlist, then check out these popular mental health YouTube channels Listen to them while doing housework, taking a break from work, or while you are … Continue reading Check Out These Mental Health YouTube Channels
Types of Mental Disorders by Bipolar Bandit (Michelle Clark)
Article written by Bipolar Bandit, Michelle Clark. She is a mental health advocate and blogger who aims to educate, inspire, encourage and advocate. She has been blogging for 10 years. Michelle has lived with bipolar disorder for 35 years. We met through Instagram and got to chatting about our blogs, I received permission to share … Continue reading Types of Mental Disorders by Bipolar Bandit (Michelle Clark)
How I Overcame My Fear of Trail Running After Encountering a Cougar
Fastest Known Time, Unsupported, Women's Record We all experience scary events, some are traumatic, terrifying, and shake us to our core. If it was a traumatic event, it literally reshapes both body and brain. A small way to address this reaction is to change your relationship or the way that you think about the traumatic event. … Continue reading How I Overcame My Fear of Trail Running After Encountering a Cougar
Never Lose Hope, Even When Times Feel Hopeless: Seasons change
Never lose hope because things can change. Circumstances and situations change, sometimes in the blink of an eye and sometimes over a few years. I like spending time outdoors, so I think of change as weather patterns and seasons. Using this as a metaphor, we dress appropriately for the daily weather and for each season, … Continue reading Never Lose Hope, Even When Times Feel Hopeless: Seasons change