“We all know when anger is used positively, it could be a tool for positive change, a role of hostility and necessary rage in politics.” This is the only thing from the material I wanted to write this piece from that made any sense. Well […]
Category: Counseling
Sadness is a Feeling. Happiness is an Emotion. What’s the Difference Between a Feeling and an Emotion?
At times a lot of people think feelings and emotions are the same things, and although they are quite related, there is a huge difference between feelings and emotions. They have different ways of serving you. You need to know the difference, because how you […]
Are You in the Right Headspace?
The dictionary defines the term headspace as “a person’s state of mind or mindset.” A good headspace then will be a mindset that is set on positivity and achieving the impossible, while a bad headspace will mean feeling like giving up. Humans need a good […]
How to Know You Should Fire Your Therapist
Some people may believe they aren’t getting a good amount of value from their therapist. They may think that their therapeutic sessions do not work and there’s no need to continue the process. Plus, therapy can be expensive., so wasting money on sessions that aren’t […]
What is The Mental Health Related Stigma for People with Coronavirus?
Since the outbreak of the COVID-19, there has been blame aimed at people with the virus. Many have begun to look for reasons to make jokes out of a situation that has claimed the lives of hundreds of thousands. This happens to be a totally […]
Guidelines for Ethical Decision Making for Correctional Mental Health Providers
Making healthy choices for normal day to day life happens to be a task that would most likely require a good level of calculation and deliberation. Decision making may sound like an easy thing to do until we are involved in a dilemma that requires […]
Counseling and Christianity: Five Approaches
In the book Counseling and Christianity: Five Approaches by Stephen Greggo, the idea of Christian counselling is presented in five ways through the categories: Levels of Explanation, Integration, Christian Counseling, Transformational, and Biblical Counseling. What’s the Book About? In the first chapter, the writer explains […]
What’s the Difference Between Social Work Versus Counseling?
The need for social workers and counselors cannot be overemphasized. As we go about our lives daily, we encounter issues that may need the attention of social workers and counselors. There has been confusion over the years about the difference between social work versus counseling. […]
How to Deal with Depression After Prostate Surgery
Prostate cancer is one of the most prevalent forms of cancer, which millions of men suffer from. One of the most effective ways of treating prostate cancer is by surgery, which often involves removing the prostate gland. Being diagnosed with any form of cancer is […]
Alternatives to Couples Therapy that May Save Your Relationship
Do you feel like seeing a therapist for your relationship isn’t your best suit? Is your relationship facing challenges, but you don’t feel like meeting a counselor? Yes, it’s best that you acknowledge the fact that every relationship isn’t perfect, and each person has his/her […]