What Is Psychodrama and Can It Help Me?
Jessica Pontis, LCSW Widely considered to be one the first forms of group therapy, psychodrama is an experiential based treatment that uses action to explore and correct issues that have been identified in the group. Jacob Levy Moreno, the individual who developed psychodrama as a therapeutic tool, established this tool in the treatment of…
Read MoreWhat is SMART Recovery? Part 2
By Andrew McNaughton, LCSW, CADC In the first part of this blog, we explored Point 1 and Point 2 of SMART Recovery’s 4-Point Program for behavior change. Next, let’s look at: Point 3 – Managing Thoughts, Feelings, and Behaviors This dives deeper into Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy tools and concepts. The key tool here is…
Read MoreWhat is SMART Recovery? Part 1
By Andrew McNaughton, LCSW, CADC SMART Recovery is a secular, evidence-based recovery program that emphasizes an individual’s ability to gain empowerment through making better choices. SMART is an acronym that stands for Self Management And Recovery Training, with a strong emphasis on “self management,” (you will also find that this program loves its acronyms!). SMART…
Read MoreWhat is the “Understanding Game” and How Can it be Helpful?
Kyle Lawell, Licensed Professional Counselor It is common for people in relationships to develop routines and habits that we find familiarity and comfort in. We have Friday movie nights, scheduled Netflix dates, and other ways of connecting that can be incredibly beneficial and meaningful. Similarly, people in relationships slowly develop a cadence in how they…
Read MoreWhat Resources Are There for Adults with ADHD?
Hannah Hopper, LPC ADHD is typically diagnosed in children, but what if you’re an adult and your ADHD has been under the radar until recent years? Maybe you’ve struggled with it most of your life, but now that you’re working in the office, ADHD is showing up in new ways and beginning to get in…
Read MoreWhat to Say (and Not Say) to Someone Who’s Grieving
Amanda Ann Gregory, LCPC, EMDR When someone in your life is grieving, you want to support them. Yet, you may not know what to say to them or you might be afraid of saying the wrong thing. Consider these tips when supporting your loved ones who are grieving. Be Curious. Does your love one want…
Read MoreWhat’s the Difference Between Having Empathy and Being an Empath?
By: Danielle Bertini, LPC Most people have heard of the word empathy, maybe even using it to describe themselves. Empathy is when you are in tune to other people’s feelings and life circumstances. For example, empathy might be when you give an appropriate, understanding response when someone loses their job, or when you show…
Read MoreWho Are You To Judge?
By Bridgette W. Gottwald, LPC, NCC “Do not judge, or you will be judged. For in the same way that you judge others, you will be judged, and with the same measure you use, it will be measured to you.” Matthew 7:1-2 Who are you to judge? I often say this to myself, other people,…
Read MoreWhat is Radical Acceptance, and How Can It Help Me?
Jessica Pontis, LCSW It feels like anxiety and uncertainty are at an all-time high, and that it feels more and more unreasonable to manage. After living in our current state for months, how can we maintain hope and see the proverbial light at the end of the tunnel? One thing that may be helpful…
Read MoreWhat Is Codependency and How Can I Work Through It?
Relationships can bring connection, warmth, and meaning. Yet when codependency becomes part of the dynamic, emotional strain and imbalance can quietly take over. At Symmetry Counseling, we offer counseling and therapy for individuals who feel consumed by someone else’s needs, moods, or approval. Codependency is more than being “clingy” or “needy.” This pattern often involves…
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