Holistic Approach to Wellness and Well-being
Welcome to our Holistic Approach to Wellness and Well-being column, provided by the Bridging Harts Psychotherapy team. We offer our thoughts and viewpoints on life, family, therapy, and more.
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- Written by Bridging Harts Staff
As I’ve been working with parents of my preteen and adolescent clients, one of the more common areas of concern revolves around lying and the frequency at which it occurs. The simple fact is that children and teenagers will lie, same as adults. Through my work I've found that one of the hacks to...
I am a marriage and family therapist. I spent four years in undergraduate school to get my bachelor’s degree in psychology, and then another two years getting my master’s in professional counseling. As of now, I have over 600 hours of experience, as well as over 75 hours of various training. I use...
- Written by Bridging Harts Staff
Traditional therapy looks like the client talking and the therapist being present. However, Did you know we can make therapy look different by incorporating therapy and the arts? Art is an effective medium for emotional expression. In therapy, we can use a variety of mediums (such as paint,...
- Written by Bridging Harts Staff
Adolescent substance use can have significant negative consequences, and it's important for parents, caregivers, and professionals to be aware of warning signs that may indicate a teenager is using or abusing substances. Keep in mind that these signs do not necessarily mean a teen is using drugs...
Recently, I have gotten into a YouTube channel by the name of Cinema Therapy. I cannot exclaim how much I enjoy this channel, as it is a blend of a couple of my biggest passions. The hosts are wonderful, insightful, and fun to watch, and they keep the content engaging and intelligent while...
- Written by Bridging Harts Staff
September was Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month, and although we are in October, the conversation should continue. Many believe that talking about suicide encourages people to act on their suicidal thoughts. However, speaking about suicide destigmatizes the taboo around mental health and...
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As I've worked with adolescents during my associateship here at Bridging Harts, I've noticed that bullying continues to rear it's ugly head. I felt it appropriate, since school has been back in session for the last month or so, to offer up some guidance for parents to utilize in order to get out...
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Choosing a therapist is a personal decision, and the gender of your therapist should be one factor among many that you consider. The most important thing is finding a therapist with whom you feel comfortable and can establish a strong therapeutic relationship. Here are some reasons someone might...