J.Marie Counseling

12/23/2021

We can't win them all, but we can explore, get curious and do better.

The power that accompanies a victim mentality must be recognized to overcome it.

09/17/2021

We don't always have the answers, but we'll always try to help you get there.

What your therapist won't tell you, but wants every client to know.

07/01/2021

Positivity definitely has a place in our lives, but the pressure to constantly choose that thought process keeps us away from feeling the full spectrum of emotions. Including those that may feel uncomfortable and painful.

Truly process your emotions instead.

04/20/2021

A kind reminder that sometimes surviving, is the biggest success of all.

Maybe you didn’t write that book, but you’re still here.

01/02/2021

Happy New Year to my wonderful clients, friends, and followers!

As we go into the new year, it's a great time to dump the resolutions and set intentions instead. We set a different bar for ourselves when we don't have the expectation of a resolution to live up to and instead, shift the mindset to intentionality.

Little steps pave the way to success!

How you spend your days is how you spend your life.

10/30/2020

A friendly reminder to practice a little extra self care this weekend as we fall back on Sunday!

https://psychcentral.com/lib/daylight-savings-time-andpp-mental-health/

In the days that follow the twice-yearly "springing forward" or "falling back" of our clocks, you can count on lively coffee-break complaints about body clock confusion, taping the

10/12/2020

I always stress to my clients about the importance of using your hands. Especially when it comes to journaling or other expressive arts. This also gives the space for neuroregulation to take place.

The brain is so powerful. Using techniques like this help to keep brain matter in tip top shape. And also allows us to retain more for better function.

Modern technology has made writing by hand unnecessary for many. But using pen and paper comes with some serious benefits for memory and learning, research... 44 comments on LinkedIn

10/01/2020

Anyone else dreading the Fall and transition into Winter?

Seeing the leaves falling, feeling the chill in the air, and being bombarded with Pumpkin everything can be overwhelming. Especially when these things are everywhere like on Social Media. Not to mention the loss of daylight.

It's clear that our bodies struggle with the loss of light. But when this is added to any sort of Mental Health struggle, our thoughts and feelings can be amplified.

Check out this article highlighting the affect that seasonal transitions can have along with some helpful tools to keep yourself healthy.

... and what you can do about it.

08/17/2020

Boundaries and assertiveness have been hot topics lately!

With Quarantine forcing us to spend more time in, oftentimes with family, having firm, healthy boundaries are incredibly important in order to help us feel safe both physically and emotionally.

Here is a great article about boundaries, what they look like, and how to implement them.

Learning when to say yes and when to say no to others and yourself.

05/21/2020

Quarantine is getting monotonous for some. Boring for others. Straight up triggering for some. And a few of you wildflowers are out there enjoying some lessened stress.

Whichever category you fall into, becoming self-aware of your needs, wants, and areas of concern is a good place to start on your Mental Health Check In. With so much uncertainty and lack of steady routines right now, it's important to keep this check list in mind as we face more doubts and questions heading into Summer. Mental Health is health!

04/30/2020

To all my fellow Therapist friends and colleagues out there!

As Missy, my very wise intern supervisor from back in my grad school days always reminded us, you cannot pour from an empty cup. You have to take care of you first!

There certainly isn't enough support for anyone right now, but it seems as if we have become the invisible providers in this crisis. That doesn't make our jobs any less meaningful, productive, or stressful. And we've had to jump through more hurdles than most.

But none of those things stops us from doing the job we love and it certainly doesn't stop us from making sure that our clients receive the resources that they so desperately need. No matter what.

Why mental health workers need safeguarding and protection more than ever.

04/25/2020

While we long for normalcy in an uncertain time, I challenge you to think about the things you've had to go without and see if they're worth allowing back into your space once we're allowed to return to our usual day to day lives. You might find some growth in this uncomfortable time!