Rachel Monroe 5/30/24 Rachel Monroe 5/30/24

Identifying Different Therapeutic Modalities

There are a vast array of therapeutic modalities used by mental health counselors across the globe. At Movement Counseling + Wellness, our therapists integrate a multitude of modalities depending on the client’s needs.

Dunnavin McMunigal LPCC 3/1/24 Dunnavin McMunigal LPCC 3/1/24

What is Play Therapy?

For adults and teenagers, we have language to explore our feelings and our experiences in a meaningful way, this is not the case for young children. Children can lack the emotional vocabulary and the capacity for a fifty minute session where they are forced to talk to an adult with no other engaging stimulation, so we use play as in intermediary to the therapeutic work.

Shea Amick LCSW 2/1/24 Shea Amick LCSW 2/1/24

Word of the Year

I have never been one to do New Year’s resolutions, as the word “resolution” always seemed intimidating to me, and it felt daunting to make a list of goals for myself at the beginning of the year, already putting pressure on myself to “do better”.

MC+W Clinician 12/17/23 MC+W Clinician 12/17/23

How to Cope with the Holiday Season

It is important to allow yourself to feel all the feelings that arise during this time of year. Take time for yourself and remember to check in with yourself regularly. Here are some tips to make the holidays more manageable:

MC+W Clinician 10/26/23 MC+W Clinician 10/26/23

What are the differences between Sadness, Major Depressive Disorder, and Seasonal Affective Disorder?

The differences between Sadness, Major Depressive Disorder, and Season Affective Disorder. Key differences and ways to manage symptoms.

Angie Spivey at Seas to Summits Counseling LLC 9/28/23 Angie Spivey at Seas to Summits Counseling LLC 9/28/23

What is Attachment Theory?

Attachment theory is a psychological framework that helps us understand how our early relationships with caregivers shape our emotional and social development throughout our lives.

Maya Owens 9/14/23 Maya Owens 9/14/23

Prioritizing Self-Care During Back to School

Cathryn Derman, LPC, ACS 7/31/23 Cathryn Derman, LPC, ACS 7/31/23

Biology of Change and Tips to Cope

Brianna Kraus 3/29/21 Brianna Kraus 3/29/21

Acupuncture 101 – What to Expect from an Acupuncture Treatment

Lexy Silva 3/15/21 Lexy Silva 3/15/21

Dancing into Therapy: The Connection between Dance and Mental Wellness

Recently, I have been reflecting on how my identity as a dancer can transition to my work as a therapist and how I can use these explorations to help clients. I continue to learn about new connections and overlaps between the two professions every day. Stay tuned as I continue through my counseling program and client contact experiences to gain more concrete tools and suggestions for finding holistic health.

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