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Post Disaster Feels
posted: Jan. 07, 2022.

Erin Evans, M.Ed., LPCA, NCC Post-Disaster Feels—I’m ok, so why am I struggling? A little over 3 weeks ago, disaster hit our state. Multiple tornadoes tore through in the dead of night, Read more
Stages of Change
posted: Dec. 08, 2021.

Lately as I have watched the gradual color shifts of the trees and the daylight, my mind and conversations have frequently centered on “change”. Sometimes I dwell on the wishes Read more
Quieting the Inner Critic
posted: Nov. 30, 2021.

“I hate the way I look.” “Why am I such an idiot?” “Of course I messed this up.” “I should know better.” “My work doesn’t even compare to theirs.” “I Read more
Hygge: Creating Your Own Light in the Dark (Months)
posted: Nov. 11, 2021.

Erin Evans, M.Ed., LPCA, NCC While many celebrate the “fall back” time change for its gift of an extra hour to sleep, the November time change brings a note of sadness Read more
Domestic Violence Awareness
posted: Oct. 18, 2021.

Erin Evans, M.Ed., LPCA, NCC October generally hosts lots of enjoyable activities like lovely weather, tasty drinks, firepits, weddings, fall fests, and Halloween. However, it is also host to efforts to Read more
Book Club Recap: Burnout
posted: Oct. 05, 2021.

10/4/21 Erin Evans, M.Ed., LPCA, NCCOne of my favorite parts of my field is coming across words that illuminate the shadowy internal experiences or paths we walk so that we may Read more
Protecting That Which Is Good and Necessary
posted: Sep. 08, 2021.

Erin Evans, M.Ed., LPCA, NCC Music can have a powerful effect on us… It captures feelings and ideas we have a hard time expressing, shares information and gets us to think Read more
Befriending Difficult Emotions
posted: Aug. 24, 2021.

Erin Evans, M.Ed., LPCA, NCCIn her work, Brene Brown has asserted that you cannot selectively numb your feelings. If you numb the unpleasant ones, you also lose the enjoyable ones. Read more
Productive Conflict
posted: Aug. 13, 2021.

Erin Evans, M.Ed., LPCA, NCCMany of get into conflicts with our loved ones that devolve into harsh tones and hurtful words. It’s easy to do when we have high frustration Read more
Self-Care
posted: Jul. 29, 2021.

Erin Evans, M.Ed., LPCA, NCCIn recent years, I have become an enthusiastic advocate for self-care. Not only does my choice in profession encourage this stance, but my own history with Read more
The Elements and Us
posted: Jun. 21, 2021.

Ava McBride, MSW, CSW A month ago, I had the opportunity to go to a yoga festival. I am beyond grateful for the time I was able to spend in nature Read more
Patterns in Nature, and the Nature of Our Struggles
posted: May 19, 2021.

Ava McBride, MSW, CSW As a therapist, I observe the patterns people get stuck in unintentionally and what part of the pattern can be changed for a better outcome. When spending Read more
Nature-Connecting to Self
posted: Apr. 21, 2021.

Ava McBride, MSW, CSW“I truly believe I have one of the greatest jobs”, was my exact thought while swinging in a hammock between my sessions at the local park. When Read more
Women’s Wellness
posted: Mar. 10, 2021.

Hannah Erwin, MWS, CSW March is National Women’s History Month in the United States. It also hosts International Women’s Day. These celebrations aim to commemorate the vital role of women in Read more
Soup for your Soul
posted: Feb. 18, 2021.

Hannah Erwin, MSW, CSWAs I’m writing this, it’s early February, and it’s cold ya’ll. Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow earlier this week, indicating there are still six more weeks of Read more
Stigma No More
posted: Feb. 01, 2021.

Hannah Erwin, MWS, CSW “You are so brave and quiet I forget you are suffering.” I ran across this quote recently written by author Ernest Hemingway from his novel, A Farewell Read more