by Lauren | Jan 27, 2023 | Substance abuse
The process of recovery is ongoing. There will always be challenges to our recovery, but one that we can skip is the new year’s resolution. These resolutions started out as a tradition centered on growth and becoming the most fulfilled versions of who we are, but more...
by Lauren | Jan 6, 2023 | Self-Help
Every time a therapist sees the phrase, “New year, new you,” they cringe. At least our therapists at LMV Counseling do. This mentality instills negative self-talk as the norm, and it can actually make achieving your new year goals more of a struggle. In this blog,...
by Lauren | Dec 21, 2022 | Depression
The holiday season, depending on whom you ask, starts with Halloween and ends with New Year’s Day. Throughout these months, there are dozens of traditional holidays across religions, countries, and cultures. In theory, it should truly be the most wonderful time of the...
by Lauren | Dec 10, 2022 | Grief
Something therapists hear a lot during the holidays is, “I thought I had processed my grief and was moving on. Then, the holidays came around, and I suddenly feel as bad as I did when I first lost them.” If this sounds familiar, you are certainly not alone. Grief is...
by Lauren | Nov 23, 2022 | Self-care
Having an attitude of gratitude is something you’ve probably seen stitched onto throw pillows or emblazoned on t-shirts, but years of therapy practice and research have proven that showing gratitude can actually improve a person’s well being – no matter how cheesy it...
