Caregivers' support comes in a lot of forms. Respite and more hands-on help are important. So is a safe place to vent everyday frustration and work at strong and healthy relationships. Many caregivers struggle with anxiety and depression (so common in caregiving families). Someone to check in with who also knows how hard you’re working for a healthy balance … Continue reading Counseling to Support the Needs of Caregivers
Summer Survival Guide For People Who Feel Anxious
Here in Minnesota, our life in summer just looks drastically different than it does in winter. A switch flips and now we can go to baseball games, go fishing, swimming, parties in the park, suddenly we see our neighbors again and they’re even inviting us over finally! Here in the Twin Cities, summers are amazing: … Continue reading Summer Survival Guide For People Who Feel Anxious
9 Podcasts for Your Mental Health
Relating to other people can empower us and give us strength to face challenges. Check out some of these podcasts--some are serious and some are not at all. Many are bold and edgy. People are sharing stories that are kept secret and not exposing their best side. When you share a common experience, it can be inspiring, moving … Continue reading 9 Podcasts for Your Mental Health
Goal-Setting When You’re Stuck in a Rut
Everyone needs to dream. I'll repeat that again: everyone needs to dream. Your dream matters. When you are doing your daily stuff, it should serve a purpose for you. At least some part of what you do should serve your unique, personal, meaningful dream. Have you heard of the book “Smarter, Better, Faster?” There’s a … Continue reading Goal-Setting When You’re Stuck in a Rut
Caregivers deserve mental health help
Caregivers are givers! People who support others in their life. How many places do you see yourself on this list? The more areas you appear, the more demands on your time and your energy. This may contribute to stress, even anxiety and depression. Think about how it is affecting you and the support you need to … Continue reading Caregivers deserve mental health help
Anxiety Culprit: All-or-Nothing Thinking
Everyone Screws Up! I have a pair of flowery, sassy socks stitched to read “Screwing Up is Part of the Program.” You can see them here if you like: https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Womens-Screwing-Program-Socks/dp/B00IG8SZRS Thinking errors contribute to the way we feel, so we address them in cognitive-behavioral therapy. They’re insidious, possibly destructive, definitely anxiety-provoking and totally common. Why does … Continue reading Anxiety Culprit: All-or-Nothing Thinking
Advice from the Counselor: Four Social Media Boundaries to Love
Let’s face it, fallout after the election has been stressful. That is probably a drastic understatement! If you didn't care about issues or people, you wouldn't be stressed. It's a sign you're a caring person. It’s not good for our bodies and minds to be triggered and angry. It is critical that you take good … Continue reading Advice from the Counselor: Four Social Media Boundaries to Love
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You might be unsure about what counseling will be like and what it can do for you. You can call right now, we'll talk it over and we can see if we seem like a fit. Or call and talk to someone and we'll get you scheduled right away. If it seems like I’m a … Continue reading Ready to get connected to help?
MorningStar Counseling: New Beginnings
New beginnings come with excitement and also anxiety. So much unknown and so much possibility. 2016 is coming to an end and so much has changed. You may be impacted in many different ways by changes that have been brought on. While life changes around us, there is a point we have a choice to … Continue reading MorningStar Counseling: New Beginnings