by Lauren | Sep 7, 2019 | Self-care, Substance abuse, Therapy
Congratulations on completing part 1 and part 2 of making a change. You’re at the point where you have evaluated whether it’s worth it to make a change and decided it’s worth exploring further. LMV Counseling is here to continue to learn how to make those small...
by Lauren | Sep 2, 2019 | Self-care, Substance abuse, Therapy
Do I need to make a change? Welcome back to part 2 of this guide. If this is the first time you’re stopping in, feel free to revisit part 1 of this guide and come back to continue with part 2. Here at LMV Counseling we believe that counseling is a collaborative...
by Lauren | Aug 9, 2019 | Depression, Postpartum, Pregnancy, Stress Management, Therapy
Being sad is a normal reaction to difficult times in life. But usually, the sadness goes away with a little time. Depression is different—it is a medical condition that may cause severe symptoms that can affect how you feel, think, and handle daily activities like...
by Lauren | Jun 22, 2019 | Substance abuse, Therapy
What Price Am I Willing To Pay? Change is hard. It often take several attempts at making a change, any change before it “sticks.” One of the hardest decisions we must make is this change worth it? By choosing to make a change it means one area of our lives will be...
by Lauren | Jun 3, 2019 | Stress Management, Substance abuse, Therapy
What is a trigger for substance use? A trigger is a situation, event, or feeling that happens and causes an individual to want to use substances. Triggers are categorized into two types: internal and external. Triggers can occur for individuals who use substances...
by Lauren | May 4, 2019 | Therapy
Therapy is a big step for most people. For some, having a loved one suggest therapy may feel like an insult. Despite the progress we’ve made surrounding mental health stigma, it still exists. Many people are quick to see a doctor if they are having nagging back pain...
