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Mental Health Counseling Blog
Articles and resources to support adults navigating trauma, anxiety, and depression. Written by Ben Nicholson, a licensed counselor and music therapist serving Pennsylvania and Virginia.
Starting Counseling
Starting something new is almost always difficult for us humans. This blog post explores things to consider if you’re thinking about starting counseling and what you can expect in the first few sessions. Things to Consider If You’re Thinking About Starting Counseling What is leading me to consider counseling? Take a moment to notice what you’re hoping will be different. If you could magically shift your life, what would change? You might be: wanting to process recent or past
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May 103 min read
5 Ways to Manage Depression
Depression is a common mental health concern that affects how you think, feel, act, and perceive the world. By the end of this article, you will have 5 strategies for managing depression. What is Depression? Distinct from sadness, which is a natural emotion that comes and goes in response to life events, depression lasts for a period of at least 2 weeks and involves a variety of symptoms which may include: · Depressed mood · Decreased interest or pleasure · Dec
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May 103 min read
5 Ways to Manage Anxiety
Anxiety is a natural emotion. It shows up to get our attention and signal that something important may need care. It becomes more of a problem when the anxious feeling lingers even after you’ve done what you can, or when the intensity of the anxiety doesn’t match the situation. Below are five practical strategies that can help you work with anxiety when it feels like too much. 1. Deep (Diaphragmatic) Breathing Slow, deep “belly breathing” can activate the parasympathetic nerv
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May 102 min read
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