Category: counseling approaches

Helpful, practical advice about many topics

Struggling with a mental health issue? Wanting to better understand what someone you love is going through? The Care to Change team shares what we know, along with plenty of practical, plain-spoken advice. Scroll down to the topic list to find the subject you seek. Have a suggestion for something we haven’t covered? Email it to us.

Why is change so hard?

We know that change is a constant in life, but most of us find it difficult and frustrating. Since it’s always around us, shouldn’t we be better at handling change?

Is there a way to manage the stress of uncertainty?

Uncertainty is difficult for most of us. As we go through our daily lives, we’d like to know what’s going to happen next week, next month, and next year, but

When people or circumstances define your worth

She waits at the corner for the school bus, trying to look calm but shaking inside. Will the other girls like her outfit? Will they think she’s pretty enough to

When showing your feelings makes you feel weak

To be human is to have emotions. Read that again. Emotions are perfectly normal, and they can be extremely or sometimes overwhelming. We often find ourselves reacting strongly to situations

My daughter’s experiencing anxiety. What can I do to help?

Anxiety is tough on kids, and it’s tough on their parents, too. It’s hard to watch them struggle, and we don’t always know what to say. Sometimes, our helplessness and

Three Keys to connecting in marriage

Do you remember a TV show called “The Love Connection”? It was a matchmaking show in which contestants would go on dates to determine whether they were compatible. When you’re

What kind of counselor do you need?

Today, there are more kinds of counselors and therapists than ever. If you’re seeking someone to help you understand and work through life’s challenges, it can be hard to know

Becoming happy and whole using these three steps

Have you dreamed of becoming healthy and whole? Have you grown weary of the bad habits that keep getting in your way, or are you just trying to forge a

Getting Unstuck: How do I know if I need counseling?

Few people have an instant realization that they would benefit from sitting down with a counselor or therapist. Most of the people we help go back and forth for a

The best gifts of Christmas – part 1

A lot has been written in recent years about the power of repetition. Some claim that that the key to mastery of any skill is to practice it for 10,000 hours!