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Between Sessions Blog
Taking a look at mental health: what works, what doesn't, and why things might be that way.
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What Is Moral Injury? When Your Conscience Feels Like It Got Hit by a Truck
Have you ever done something, witnessed something, or been part of a situation that felt deeply wrong—even if you technically followed the rules? If you've ever replayed that moment in your mind at 2:00 a.m. like your brain was producing a director's cut of your worst memories, you may have experienced something called moral injury.
amorycounseling
Jul 135 min read


Why Self-Care Keeps Falling to the Bottom of the To-Do List (And What to Do About It)
Have you ever noticed that the person who reminds everyone else to drink water, take breaks, get enough sleep, and stop answering emails at 10 p.m. is often the same person surviving on cold coffee, four hours of sleep, and pure determination? Welcome to the human experience. As a mental health counselor, I hear people say all the time: · "I know I should take better care of myself." · "I just don't have time." · "I'll focus on self-care after things calm
amorycounseling
Jun 155 min read


Telehealth Counseling: Does Therapy Through a Screen Really Work?
Telehealth counseling has transformed access to mental health care. For many people, online therapy offers greater convenience, flexibility, and accessibility while being as effective as traditional in-person counseling. Also, therapy is deeply personal and no one way works for everyone. Some individuals thrive in virtual therapy, while others prefer face-to-face interaction. Let's talk about strategies to address common concerns with telehealth counseling.
amorycounseling
Jun 87 min read


What Self-Care Actually Means (and Why It’s Not Just Bubble Baths and Saying “No”)
Let's untangle the differences between activities to cope and self-care activities so you can make a plan and create a life that creates more enjoyment and requires less coping.
amorycounseling
Apr 274 min read


How to Find the Right Therapist or Counselor and Why that Relationship Matters More than You Think
Searching for the right mental health counselor or therapist is so important, and it can feel really overwhelming. Let's talk about why that relationship is so important and some practical steps to take to improve your search.
amorycounseling
Apr 204 min read


Do I Have to Talk About My Trauma Details in Therapy?
If you’ve ever considered therapy but thought: “Do I have to sit on a couch and spill every traumatic detail of my life to a stranger?”
You’re not alone.
amorycounseling
Apr 64 min read


Men's Mental Health. Why Men Should Go to Mental Health Counseling (Even If They "Don't Do Feelings")
Discussion about the mental health needs of men, men's mental health, mental health counseling stigma, emotional intelligence for men, why men avoid therapy, and anger management.
amorycounseling
Mar 234 min read


Why Everyone Should Go to Mental Health Counseling or Therapy; Even if You Think You're "Fine"
Let's talk about why everyone should go to mental health counseling or therapy and not just because they are in crisis. Whether you are experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, grief, or life changes, you are not alone and you deserve your support.
amorycounseling
Mar 165 min read
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