There is no doubt that the challenges humans are facing today can feel unprecedented. To some, group counseling is the preferred method of treatment due to its unique learning advantages. As you may already know, group counseling is conducted by one facilitator and has a limited number of participants. There is a specific focus which may be educational, problem oriented, or centered around personal growth.

To be flawless… To be anything less than perfect is unacceptable…To be perfect… If these words are resonating with you or striking a chord, you’re not alone.

Navigating grief can be complex, experienced in stages, and has differing durations for each person. Although it is an inevitable part of the human experience, it is something we can be tempted to earnestly avoid. Whether it follows the death of a loved one, the end of an important relationship, or a major life transition, the journey through grief can be both challenging and transformative. Understanding why and how to cope with grief and loss can not only help you navigate these turbulent waters, but also promote healing and growth.

Grounding is the practice of re-orienting oneself to the current, here-and-now moment when feeling like your mind is going 100 different directions all at once.

With mental health struggles being so common in our society, we still have a long way to go to make the topic and practice of mental health care a priority and to remove the stigma of seeking support for mental health struggles, particularly for male-identifying individuals.

When we hear the word “boundaries”, many things come to mind, some of which include: boundaries equal conflict, boundaries are negative, or boundaries are what we put in place for other people and expect them to follow based on our requests. First, let’s address these misconceptions one by one. Then we’ll take a look at the six types of boundaries and how you can implement them in your daily life, starting today!