Connection is Key Written By: Veronica Johnson, Licensed Psychologist “I just want to feel better.” We hear this a lot at Envision Counseling Clinic. Understandably mental health and relationship concerns feel lousy. However, I want to be clear that the opposite of mental health and relationship problems isn’t feeling better; the opposite…
A while ago, a study was published that found kids don’t understand the meaning of the word no. The researchers concluded parents and teachers should not bother telling kids no. They said setting limits hurts their self-esteem. This news was widely spread. By the time I was raising my young children, I…
Written By: Marissa Halstead EMDR therapy is a counseling modality that many people have heard of, but many do not know exactly what it is. Books such as The Body Keeps the Score by Dr. Bessel van der Kolk helped EMDR therapy become more mainstream in the world of therapy. In this…
Own Your Feelings By: Veronica Johnson I was driving down I-25 the other day with plenty of time to get to my next appointment. I’m often in a rush, but after looking at the clock I told myself, “I’m not worried!” A moment later, I looked at my speedometer and I…