Local Counseling and Mental Health Resources: Suicide Prevention Action Network of Idaho (SPAN) SPAN Idaho is the only statewide organization in Idaho dedicated to all aspects of suicide prevention including survivor of loss support. You can find suicide prevention resources covering a range of topics from warning signs, risk factors, youth suicide, school support, media […]
As the New Year approaches, many of us decide that setting goals that will help us achieve something, or just become a better person. Often times, these goals fade away in a few months for various reasons. In Yoga philosophy, Samskaras are thought to be an inheritance of mental, physical and emotional patterns or behaviors […]
When you were young, did you experience a childhood trauma? Have those memories continued to haunt you into adulthood? Untreated, trauma can have a negative impact on your life and relationships. Conversely, by getting treatment for PTSD, you can find closure from your childhood trauma and move forward with your life. Recognizing that You Experienced […]
Has your child experienced a traumatic event in their life? Trauma can take on many forms, and can be experienced either directly or indirectly, such as seeing someone else experience a traumatic event. Even if your child has been exposed to trauma firsthand, there are still ways that you can help them heal from the experience. […]
Catastrophic thinking, also known as catastrophizing, means more than just being a pessimist. It is a condition where you believe the absolute worst is going to occur. This can cause a lot of anxiety and stress for anyone who has this mode of thinking. Thankfully, there are ways that you can be treated so that […]
Congratulations, you’re getting married! Your marriage, and the relationship you built with your partner, is important. It takes time, energy, and commitment to make a marriage work. Sometimes that involves marriage counseling. By taking advantage of the benefits of premarital counseling, you can ensure that the littles issues occurring now don’t become big problems later. […]
You know that spending a date night with your partner is a great way to spend time with each other. Also, you know that dating is an opportunity to connect as a couple, have new experiences, and strengthen your bond and your relationship. Yet, you don’t want to keep doing the same things over and […]
In today’s technology-rich environment we live surrounded by screens. TV’s, cell-phones, and computers have become common in most households. But, how well do we truly understand the effects these devices have on our relationships, including our marriages? By taking a new look at these devices we can choose to turn off the screens and focus […]
Have there been times when you have struggled to effectively get your point across to your partner? Does it seem like there are communication problems when you interact with each other? Every marriage can run into problems communicating. However, marriage counseling can be effective for learning new communication skills. Communication Problems #1: Telling vs. Talking One […]
Do you find yourself arguing with your partner often? When you argue, does it seem as if your partner is attacking you verbally, calling you names, or frequently telling you to be quiet? By themselves, these incidents may not mean anything, but combined, they are a sign of verbal abuse. Sign of Verbal Abuse #1: Reacting […]
