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To end this week I wanted to finish this week's blog post with a Ted Talk! This Ted Talk is given by Emily Anhalt. She speaks on the topic of therapy and why it should be the social norm for everyone to go to therapy. https://www.ted.com/talks/emily_anhalt_why_we_should_all_try_therapy

As I mentioned in the previous post, therapy is no different than getting a general check-up. Psychologists and therapists alike believe that therapy is something we all need and the taboo and stigma around it is unjustified. Because of this I wanted to share an article from Psychreg that highlights reasons why everyone needs therapy. https://www.psychreg.org/everyone-should-engage-on-therapy/ Enjoy the article and...[ read more ]

For many therapy is seen as something taboo or only for those dealing with extensive mental health problems; however, this couldn't be farther from the truth. Much like getting a check-up or blood works done, you do not just go to the doctor when something is wrong you also go to make sure you are in good health generally. This...[ read more ]

In times like these many of us are facing financial difficulties. This is why here at Renew Counseling we want to make sure that everyone is able to get the care they deserve at an affordable price. All of our counselors work on a sliding scale and recently Natalie Decker, one of our many counselors here at renew, has started...[ read more ]

Group Therapy is a powerful tool in the psychotherapy world. However, many people are not aware of how beneficial group therapy can be, or they don’t fully understand what it is. This type of therapy allows you to be in an environment where you are working and growing alongside others while all facing similar problems. Much like Alcoholics Anonymous and...[ read more ]

Time Setting aside time is key to practicing and maintaining mindfulness. Many of us make goals that we strive for, but then we will fail to create a designated moment of time in the day to actually practice this. I find creating two 5 min spaces of time in your day is the best way to start off. I personally...[ read more ]

Mindfulness is all about living in the present. Mindfulness is usually seen as a state one can be in when we focus our energy on the present moment. However, unlike what people think meditation and mindfulness is, we should not try to push away unwanted thoughts but acknowledge them and continue to let our minds flow. Mindfulness and meditation are...[ read more ]

This is the final part of a three-part series on burnout. I wanted to close off with a simple Ted Talk from a man named Allan Ting. In this video, he talks about different ways we all can “bounce back from burnout”. This video is perfect for everyone! I personally feel that Mr.Ting did an amazing job of explaining burnout...[ read more ]

This is the second part of a three-part series about Burnout. In this action, you will read about my own tips on how I'm able to prevent burnout in my own life whilst also juggling being a full-time student, a part-time intern, and a part time assistant researcher. With multiple stressors that come with the closing of the year, it...[ read more ]

This week I would like to shed light on a worldwide phenomenon known as Burnout. Many of us may have experienced it and may not even have realized what we were going through has a name. Help Guide defines Burnout as  “...a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress. It occurs when you feel...[ read more ]