We don’t have to tell you that 2020 has been a strange and challenging year in so many ways. A year none of us will forget, for sure. Will you help us reach our mission to improve the mental, physical, and spiritual health of veterans, children, adults, and families? For 46 years, Samaritan […]
Sleep: Why do we do it, and how can we improve it?
We’ve all been told the importance of getting a good night’s sleep; what exactly does that mean, though, and why should we prioritize our time around a process that seems so passive? This post will explore the why’s of sleep (why we need it, why we should prioritize it, why it’s integral for physical and […]
5 Play Therapy Activities Using Telehealth
Over the past year, COVID-19 has impacted every part of our society, including the way we deliver mental health services. As a therapist who works with children, adults, and families, I’ve been able to witness both the benefits and challenges of providing therapy exclusively via video and phone. I have found teletherapy to be especially meaningful and eye-opening when working with children and […]
Keep These In Mind
Five Foundational Principles to Keep in Mind When Working on Your Relationship We are relational beings. We want to be connected with others. However, we often don’t know how to be connected or to bond with one another. There are any numbers of reasons for this (e.g. early abuse, trauma, etc.) but perhaps the most […]
What do we need to do differently?
We’re growing When we made the difficult decision to stop in-person counseling and acupuncture in mid-March, and transition to a telehealth platform, we saw a big drop in client appointments. And we were worried about our clients and about our community. The pandemic is hard on all of us, but for so many it has […]