Tag: mental-health
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“I feel heard, but now what?”: The power of somatic therapy
My friend said about their previous therapist: “They made me feel heard, but what happens after that?” This points to one flaw that I see in conventional talk therapy. Yes, therapists are trained to be great listeners, to reflect what they hear and occasionally offer alternative perspectives. But insight alone doesn’t create change. Talk therapy…
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What is expressive arts therapy?
Expressive arts therapy may not be a term you’ve heard before… Or maybe you’ve heard of other therapies that use the creative arts, like art therapy or music therapy, and wonder if this is the same thing or something different. Perhaps you envision an expressive arts therapist as someone who analyzes a drawing you made…
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Why you should do therapy with a Limited License Counselor
Don’t dismiss Limited License Counselors (LLCs) because of the word “limited” – therapy with them is anything but constricted and can have major perks. All counselors go through a limited or associate license period of about 2-3 years before achieving full licensure. During this time, they obtain thousands of hours of clinical work under the…
Creative Being Therapy 