What IS counseling, anyway?
by Allison Hadley, Clinical Intern at Owens & Associates The primary definition of counseling from Wordnik.com is, “assistance (especially from a professional) in the resolution of personal difficulties”. When people seek out counselors, it usually is not...
read moreWhy Play Therapy Works
by Allison Hadley, Clinical Intern for Owens & Associates’ blog One of my favorite playtime memories is from when I was about 6- or 7-years old. I had always loved dogs, and I had a new favorite movie that just came out: Homeward Bound, the lovable story about two...
read morehi i’m sampson
Today's post is by our therapy dog Sampson. He wouldn't stop begging until I promised to post this interview with him and his friends at Fydoland. (he was the VIP - Very Important Puppy - of the week there, and pretty proud of it). He says he would've done it himself...
read moreLead with Love
Understanding is something we all crave, and those suffering from mental illness are no different. They don’t know how to explain what they are experiencing. Often they are asked what they have to be sad about, or someone battling anxiety is told to just "let it...
read moreRedirecting Thoughts
I don’t know about you, but my mornings usually go something like this: ughhh. Snooze. Do I have to get out of bed today? Snooze. Crap. I really do have to get up now. Snooze. Oh, shoot I’m late!! I finally roll (or shoot out of bed depending on how many...
read moreSlowing Down
In our fast-paced, productive-oriented culture it can be really challenging to take a break or slow down. Maybe there are feelings of guilt in the form of a nagging voice in your head saying, “you...
read moreConnections
An important lesson in stress reduction was re-affirmed a few weeks ago: ditch the phone and connect with others. We talk about this simple, or simply difficult, reality all the time. Logically, we all get it; but it's so hard! Being constantly available...
read moreRaise Your Vibe
Sometimes we say things like, "This is probably for the best" when something is going wrong in our lives. I am here to tell you that you do not have to accept that what is happening in this moment is for the best. You just have to accept that it is...
read moreNational Eating Disorder Awareness (NEDA) Week 2018
This year's theme for NEDA week is Let's Get Real! This message inspires me to educate others on the facts of eating disorders and debunk some of the misconception in our society. So, Let's Get Real about how society views eating disorders and what the facts are!...
read moreSetting Goals, Taking Action
What if you lived the same day over and over again? This is a reality for many of us, as we have developed habits and routines that can become monotonous and keep us stagnant. Routine when implemented with purpose, promotes motivation and helps us to achieve our...
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