COUNSELING BLOG
4 Tips for Setting Boundaries with Your Child: The Importance of Consistency in Parenting
What Does It Mean to Be Consistent as a Parent? Nearly every parent has experienced their child refusing to take “no” for an answer. Maybe they want a toy from the supermarket, or they’re not quite ready to go to sleep and want to stay up with you for just a little...
Children Observe More Than We Realize: How Modeling Impacts Your Child’s Behavior
If you’ve ever spent time with a group of children, you’ve probably noticed that young people tend to copy the behaviors of those around them. For example, a young boy observes one of his classmates disciplined by the teacher for speaking out of turn. By observing...
The Power of Positive Thinking: Can You Think Your Way Out of Depression?
Depression feels like being stuck in a box that you can't get out of - -a dark place where you feel low, such that even simple tasks may be difficult. You feel alone. If you’ve ever struggled with depression, you probably know...
Summertime Sadness: 6 Ways to Cope
Summer is fast approaching, which means all your depressive symptoms should immediately be lifted by the lovely, warmer weather…right? If only! As the sun comes out, it’s easy to assume you or a loved one will feel happier and want to be outside doing the things you...
How Volunteering and Kindness Can Improve Your Mental Health
When you participate in intentional acts of kindness toward others, you make an impact – both on them and on you. There is great research to support the positive effects that "doing good" has on our mental wellness. Research reveals that doing good deeds, or kind...
7 Signs Your Child May Have Anxiety or Depression and Could Benefit from Therapy
Therapy is suitable for all ages, even children who are experiencing stressful or uncertain times. Therapy can be especially beneficial now, as children are missing out on many developmental and emotional guideposts due to the Covid-19 pandemic. While it can be...
Art Therapy: It’s Not Just for Kids
As adults, we generally don't set aside much time for ourselves, and especially not for pursuits that allow us to be creative and artistic. As we get older, we use creativity more to solve day-to-day problems and less to just let go, let our imagination take over, and...
How to Get Started: Finding a Therapist to Fit Your Needs
Entering therapy for the first time can feel intimidating. Opening up about sensitive topics with a stranger is not something most of us look forward to. But tackling life's challenges with an experienced therapist can improve your life and provide you with immense...
How to Incorporate Mindfulness Exercises into Your Daily Life to Make Lasting Change
Why is mindfulness important? Mindfulness is a practice that allows space to acknowledge your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It quiets your thoughts, helps you feel grounded and present, and focus on what’s truly important to you in your life. The...
Replace New Year’s Resolutions with the Latest Trend of Positive Afformations to Make Lasting Change
January is the perfect time to wipe the slate clean and start fresh. Oftentimes this comes in the form of making New Year's resolutions, or a commitment to yourself to ditch unhealthy habits and create new, healthier ones. The problem with resolutions is that most...
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Teri Karjala is a Licensed Professional Counselor & Marriage and Family Therapist. She is the founder and Executive Director of Creative Counseling Center, LLC. Working in the field since 1999, Teri and her team of therapists specializes in counseling for those who have experienced trauma. They work with children as young as age 2, as well as teens and adolescents, adults, seniors, families, and couples.
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