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...

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...

by corspokane | February 6, 2019 | Depression, Mental Health, PTSD, Spiritual | 0 Comments

  Over the past decade, the use of telemental health services (aka 'skype' therapy' have become commonplace in many counseling practices.  Although telemental health seems like a relatively new concept, its origins can be traced back a hundred...

by corspokane | January 8, 2019 | Depression, Mental Health, PTSD, Spiritual | 0 Comments

  Why DO resolutions fail? A new year is an exciting time of renewal, change, and moving forward.  Many of us will take the time to write down our new year resolutions in hopes that we will finally follow through this time.   According to Business Insider, 80% of our...

by corspokane | December 17, 2018 | Mental Health, Stress | 0 Comments

During this holiday season I have noticed the tension of many (including myself) ramping up. The Thanksgiving pre and post meal evaluations have come and gone followed closely by the traditional holidays of Hanukkah, Kwanza and Christmas. A consistent theme relating...

by corspokane | December 11, 2018 | Depression, Mental Health, PTSD, Spiritual | 0 Comments

  Every year, many children receive all kinds of gifts for the Holidays.  Children rattle off their ‘wish-lists’ to Santa and parents attempt fulfill those wishes.  However, you may still be unsure what to get your children this year.  I compiled a list of gift ideas...

by corspokane | November 25, 2018 | Depression, Mental Health, PTSD, Spiritual | 0 Comments

During the holidays, our attention is often split between shopping, work, and Christmas celebrations.  With all of the distractions and expectations, we can easily become engrossed and overwhelmed by all there is to do.  Despite the reason for the season, we become...

by corspokane | November 11, 2018 | Depression, Mental Health, PTSD, Spiritual | 0 Comments

  As a therapist, I often encourage my clients to work on their self-care.  Self-care is an integral part of healing, maintaining, and working on good mental health. If you have been around the internet at all in the last several years, then you know that self-care...

by corspokane | November 6, 2018 | Mental Health, Stress | 0 Comments

  If you have ever had a panic attack (also known as an anxiety attack) you know the overwhelming fear that comes with it. A panic attack is a sudden onset of very intense physical symptoms that may include the following: Palpitations, pounding heart, or accelerated...

by corspokane | October 22, 2018 | Mental Health, Stress | 0 Comments

  If you have a strong-willed child this question has probably popped into your head many times. While other kids happily comply, your child has to ask “why” or challenge the most simple command. You may even feel a sense of guilt because you dread when this child...

by corspokane | October 14, 2018 | Depression, Mental Health, PTSD, Spiritual | 0 Comments

    Everyone has bad days. Some days are definitely worse than others, but even just little issues can bubble up and bring up feelings of stress and frustration.   Despite having unfortunate problems popping up during the day, there is still a way to salvage the rest...

by corspokane | September 30, 2018 | Depression, Mental Health, PTSD, Spiritual | 0 Comments

  Close your eyes.   Take some deep breaths, and find your calm space.  Imagine yourself waking up the next morning, and suddenly your life is exactly how you want it to be*.  Explore your new world with curiosity and contentment.  What do you notice is different?...