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Starting therapy can be a scary process for many people. Some may feel hesitant or confused about the process or how to get started. Also, for some, the idea of being vulnerable with a complete stranger can feel intimidating. Often in life, though, if you want something different to happen, you have to DO something different, even if it seems scary or unfamiliar.
August means just one thing for children and teenagers: back to school. While for many kids and teens, going back to school is an exciting and fun experience, it is not that way for all students. Here at Embark, we want to help out those students who may struggle with academics a bit due to ADHD or social skills due to anxiety. There are many different reasons that children may find returning to school difficult, and Embark is here to help.
What is the goal of discipline? Most people associate the term "discipline" with punishment or consequences. However, it derives from the Latin word disciplina, which means to teach or to learn. Overall, the primary goal of discipline is to teach our children, not to punish them. So, how can we approach discipline with our children in a way that effectively teaches them how to build long-term skills that will lead them to make good choices? Let's discuss the connect first, redirect next approach to discipline.
The Summer 2024 Olympics is underway! While we are excited to be watching our favorite athletes wear their country's colors, it's crucial to recognize the mental health aspect of these games. Mental health, a topic gaining global attention, is now making waves in the sports world. This shift is largely due to the courage of many athletes who bravely shared their mental health struggles and took action to address and spread awareness about their struggles.
Hello! My name is Julia Gardner. I am a counseling intern here at Embark Counseling Services. July 25th honors National Intern Appreciation Day, so I wanted to share what I have gained from my experience. My goal for this post is twofold: one, to provide upcoming interns with some perspective on being successful in their internship, and two, to help people understand the wonderful benefits of working with a counseling intern.
International Self-Care Day is celebrated on July 24th, an occasion that promotes self-care as a component of healthy daily living. More recently, I’ve observed how self-care is often confused with “little treat culture.” I like to encourage clients to think of self-care as a holistic means of wellness, something more robust than purchasing their favorite iced coffee.
By the time you and your child make it to our offices for Play Therapy, you have likely been struggling with emotions and behaviors, not to mention family dynamics, for a little while. You are ready for things to feel better in your family, for your child to behave and learn to manage big feelings more easily. Whatever has gotten you to this point, it will take some time, understanding, and intention to realize the cohesion and improved behaviors you desire.
When was the last time you experienced a win? Maybe you hit all the green lights on your way to work. Or you finally got that promotion you had been working so hard for. How deeply did you feel these experiences? Furthermore, what did you learn? ...Now, when was the last time you failed?
In honor of Pride Month, I wanted to call attention to the LGBTQ+ experience and how it relates to mental health concerns and treatment. As a counselor who works with people in the LGBTQ+ community, and as someone who is part of this community myself, I have yet to meet another from this community who has not experienced adversity along the way. What do we, as a community, know about these experiences?
This month is Men's Mental Health Awareness Month and PTSD Awareness Month, and I'm grateful because it allows me to bring attention to how PTSD and trauma affect men's mental health. A large number of men suffer from the impacts of trauma, and there are many ways that men may be hiding their suffering.