COUNSELING BLOG
Addressing Covid Anxiety in Kids: 5 Tips for Parents
According to a meta-literature review published in JAMA Pediatrics, children’s depression and anxiety rates may have doubled since the start of the pandemic. If you have children, you’ve probably noticed some behavioral changes in your kids over the past couple years....
New Year, New Targets: A New Way to Hit Your Goals in 2022
Each year, millions of people make New Year’s Resolutions. This is the year they’ll finally lose weight, change jobs, eat healthier, and quit that nightly glass of pinot! Unfortunately, statistics show most people (over 50%, to be exact) fall off the wagon within 6...
9 Fun Ways to Spend Quality Time with Your Child
In a world with many distractions, prioritizing quality time with our kids has become more important than ever. Particularly when working from home confuses the boundaries between work life and home life. We also have an endless array of streaming...
How To Say “No” Without Guilt
Learning how to say "No" can be tough. Just think... the holidays are a joyous time of year. Families and friends gather together, children anticipate Santa’s arrival, and chilly weather encourages us to spend cozy time indoors. But the holidays can also be a source...
Staying Together For The Children And How To Make It Work
You and your spouse are not happy. You’ve considered divorce but thoughtfully decided against it. You’ve weighed the pros and cons. You're staying together for the sake of your children. What now? You ask yourself, How do I co-parent my children while staying married?...
The Pros and Cons of Staying Together For The Children
If you’re considering divorce, there’s no doubt you’re experiencing some amount of emotional distress. When you exchanged vows, you were likely aware of the high divorce rate in the western world. But a little voice in the back of your head whispered, “That won’t be...
What is Cognitive Behavior Therapy?
If you’ve seen a therapist in the past, you've likely engaged in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or CBT. As the most popular evidence-based therapy technique, CBT is used to treat depression, anxiety, phobias, eating disorders, low self-esteem, relationship challenges...
How Long Does Therapy Take?
Even before the first appointment is scheduled, callers commonly ask us, “How long does therapy take?” Since we don’t yet know you, it’s impossible to provide an answer. You are so uniquely different from every other client your therapist has seen. What works for one client may not work for another. But there are a few factors that go into the length of your therapeutic treatment.
Setting Healthy Emotional Boundaries
Boundaries define us. They define what is me and what is not me. A boundary shows me where I end and someone else begins, leading me to a sense of ownership. - Dr. Henry Cloud, author of Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No, to Take Control of Your Life ...
What To Expect In Grief Counseling
When an individual experiences loss, every day normal activities may begin to feel overwhelming. Grief Counseling is one tool that can help as we work through the grieving process. If you’re curious about what to expect in Grief Counseling, we invite you to continue...
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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