Tag: counseling
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Challenging Unhealthy Thoughts
My way of approaching unhealthy thoughts and beliefs is in line with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy. But what do all those words mean? Mindfulness is the skill of observing your mind without judging it, and becoming present. The cognitive part is what addresses specific unhealthy thought patterns or beliefs. Together, they are a very powerful combo…
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Reflections on The Book of Forgiving
The Book of Forgiving– The Fourfold Path for Healing Ourselves and Our World, by Desmond and Mpho Tutu is a book I have had on my shelf for many years. I would read a few chapters, and then put it back. Not because it wasn’t good, quite the contrary. It’s because as I read about…
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When Will I Start Feeling Better?
It’s an important question. And probably not discussed frequently enough. After your first session with your counselor, you may feel a bit of relief after just sharing what’s been going on with you, knowing that there’s someone you can talk to that you have permission to open up about pretty much anything. Sometimes clients have…
Katheryn Kiker 