Building Hope Counseling Services

— Notes on Mental Health

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  • A Year in Review

    A Year in Review

    In the year since Building Hope Counseling Services opened, the practice has served over 50 diverse clients with a high retention and attendance rate. The counselor underwent trauma therapy (EMDR) training, mentored at Suffolk University, and learned valuable business and professional boundaries while growing her practice. The company also initiated a blog and aims to… Read more

  • To Be A Therapist in a Dystopian Hellscape

    To Be A Therapist in a Dystopian Hellscape

    Being a therapist in a turbulent 2023, amid societal division and global crises, is likened to trying to extinguish an uncontrolled fire, applying inadequate bandages, and confronting a sense of personal insufficiency. Yet, it also offers feelings of humanity, pride, honor, profound doubts, and constant hope. Ultimately, providing connection proves to be the therapist’s most… Read more

  • Domestic Violence Awareness Month

    Domestic Violence Awareness Month

    Domestic violence, a major issue in the USA, affects millions annually and goes beyond physical abuse, encompassing verbal, psychological, and financial tactics. With over 61 million women and 53 million men experiencing psychological aggression in their lives, women are currently most at risk from intimate partner violence. The LGBTQ+ community also experiences comparable, if not… Read more

  • More Like Water, Less Like Wood

    More Like Water, Less Like Wood

    Psychological flexibility, or the ability to adapt during life’s challenges, is crucial in maintaining mental wellness. It decreases anxiety, depression, and trauma-related symptoms, while enhancing resiliency. The article compares being psychologically inflexible to a “mighty oak” that breaks in severe storms, while flexibility is likened to an “ocean,” which manages to maintain its core integrity… Read more

  • The Act of Acceptance

    The Act of Acceptance

    The article discusses the importance of acceptance for mental well-being. The process involves acknowledging the issue, accepting it, and letting go. The author compares life to a strong tide and suggests that acceptance is the best way to navigate through challenges, emphasizing the significance of experiencing emotions fully rather than avoiding or fighting them. This… Read more