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Preparing for Re-entry: The Next Stage of the Pandemic
by corspokane | May 20, 2020 | Anxiety, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Self-Care, Self-compassion, Stress, Wellness | 0 Comments
With the country beginning to open up services many people are struggling with how to go about re-entering into social situations. The decision making process can feel overwhelming especially with so much uncertainty about health and safety in public spaces....The Basics of Telehealth Counseling
by corspokane | April 14, 2020 | Anxiety, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Self-Care, Self-compassion, Stress, Wellness | 0 Comments
Humans are wired for connection and contact which makes the current pandemic situation a mental health challenge. Before COVID-19 rocked our worlds, professionals would have recommended that a client make sure to have frequent contact with family and friends when...The Role of Listening in the Counseling Environment
by corspokane | March 12, 2020 | Anxiety, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Self-Care, Self-compassion, Stress, Wellness | 0 Comments
"Listening is a magnetic and strange thing, a creative force. The friends who listen to us are the ones we move toward. When we are listened to, it creates us, makes us unfold and expand." -- Karl A. Menniger Listening doesn’t get the respect it deserves. Many of us...2020 Vision for Wellness
by corspokane | January 10, 2020 | Anxiety, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Self-Care, Self-compassion, Stress, Wellness | 1 Comment
The most common time that people pause to reflect on the patterns in their life that promote wellness is the start of a new year. Whether you are an optimist that leans toward the possibilities of positive change, or someone who tends to view life with a pessimistic...Holiday Gift Ideas: Children’s Books that Teach Emotional and Social skills
by corspokane | December 9, 2019 | Adolescent mental health, Child mental health, Mental Health, Wellness | 0 Comments
Literature has the power to teach and transform. That is why every year I love to buy books for the people on my Christmas list, especially my young nieces and nephews. When working with young children in a counseling session, I often use books as a way to help them...EMDR Goes Public
by corspokane | November 20, 2019 | Anxiety, EMDR, Mental Health, PTSD, Stress, Trauma | 0 Comments
The popular TV show Grey’s Anatomy recently aired an episode tackling the difficult subject of trauma and its long-lasting impact. What was also introduced to many viewers was a specific kind of trauma therapy called Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing...What is OCD?
by corspokane | October 11, 2019 | Anxiety, Mental Health, OCD, Stress | 0 Comments
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health disorder that affects people of all ages and walks of life, and occurs when a person gets caught in a cycle of obsessions and compulsions. Obsessions are unwanted, intrusive thoughts, images, or urges that...Helping a Child Who Has Experienced a Traumatic Event
by corspokane | August 11, 2019 | Adolescent mental health, Anxiety, Child mental health, Mental Health, PTSD, Stress, Trauma | 0 Comments
Whenever a child is exposed to a traumatic event, caregivers and loved ones often struggle to know how to help. Parenting a child or youth who has experienced trauma can be isolating. It may seem that no one else understands what your family is going through or how to...Improve Your Sleep
by corspokane | July 29, 2019 | Mental Health, Mindfulness, Self-Care, Wellness | 0 Comments
If you struggle with insomnia or have difficulty staying asleep, you know all too well the toll it can take on your mental health. In fact the framework for good mental health starts with sleep as this is the time when the brain and body repair itself. The American...Embracing Body Image
by corspokane | June 11, 2019 | body acceptance, body positivity, challenge body shaming, Mental Health, Self-compassion | 0 Comments
Summer is almost here – barbecues, days on the lake, fun in the sun… but what if you, like 45% of men and almost 90% of women¹, struggle with body image? Putting on your trunks or bikini could feel more like a personal challenge than a wardrobe choice. Thankfully...How to Help Your Child with End-Of-School Anxieties
by corspokane | May 13, 2019 | Adolescent mental health, Anxiety, Child mental health, Mental Health, Stress | 0 Comments
It’s the end of the academic school year and inevitably this means a spike in the “freak out” behaviors parents start seeing in their kids. Looming deadlines and high stakes testing can push even the most resilient student into a constant state of agitation. Add to...Connection Correction: How to Give and Receive Bids for Connection in Your Relationship
by corspokane | March 6, 2019 | Couples, Marriage Counseling, Mental Health | 0 Comments
Imagine sitting on the couch after a long day, mindlessly scrolling on your phone while something plays on the tv in the background. Your partner comes home and says, “Hi, Honey. How was your day?”. You look up for a moment – mumble a quick greeting and say, “Dinner...© 2017 Cor Counseling - Spokane, WA — All Rights Reserved
