The Couch and Pen

01/31/2021

Rest and play...say YES!

01/25/2021

Snow days... who greets you? Boredom, stress, or excitement?

12/25/2020

May the holiday season hug you today and let you know you that you matter and that being you is a gift to this world!

11/26/2020

Whether together with those you love or celebrating from a distance, may you feel connected, wonder about the beauty that surrounds you, and the joy of your inner child today. I am grateful for you!

11/03/2020

Whatever life may bring, find your happy thought for today and let it warm your heart and remind you of all that is possible. My instant happy thought and mood improver is puppies!

11/03/2020

Therapists are people too... Life events, Covid 19, my own unexpected broken leg that put me into a wheelchair, as well as my ongoing time commitment to providing the safest and best 1:1 care possible for my clients led to my absence on Facebook. I apologize for the silence, and I am glad to be back! Trust your journey. Mine confirmed that if life gets too complicated, it will put you on your behind so that you can slow down, take a breath, and enjoy the scenery. Stay tuned for where the Couch and Pen is going next.

05/23/2020

01/17/2020

09/30/2019

Free printable mandala coloring pages? Yes, please!

monday mandala is a website where you can download coloring pages to print and share for free.

09/26/2019

If you’ve ever felt the panic of rising anxiety bubble up in your chest you know how helpless it can make you feel. While talking with a counselor to address the main roots of anxiety is the best way to manage it long term, it isn’t a solution for every episode of anxiety that comes up through everyday life. Try some of these tips when you are caught in one of those unexpected moments.

When you're feeling anxious, you might feel stuck and unsure of how to feel better. You might even do things that unwittingly fuel your anxiety. You might hyperfocus on the future, and get carried

09/24/2019

Sometimes just getting out of the house can be a powerful way to shift a discouraging mindset. The Prescott Highland Games & Celtic Faire might be a great opportunity to be outdoors, to enjoy fresh air, music, and entertainment, and to do all this while also boosting your mood!