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Awareness is the first step towards understanding and support. If you or someone you care about is grappling with the effects of PTSD, take that step toward nurturing healing and well-being. Let's embrace this month as an opportunity for growth for ourselves and our communities. You deserve compassion, support, and the space to embark on a path toward healing, and Discovery & Wellness Counseling is here to walk alongside you every step of the way.
Building healthy and effective communication with your teenager requires patience, understanding, and a commitment to personal growth. By applying these five tips and being open to seeking professional counseling support when needed, you can create a strong foundation for meaningful conversations and a deeper connection with your teen. Remember, it's a journey, and even small steps in the right direction can lead to transformational changes in your relationship.
In therapy, we can learn coping mechanisms, healthy boundaries, and new ways of relating to ourselves and others. We can unravel the deep-rooted beliefs that have held us back, build resilience, and cultivate self-compassion. It's a transformative process that can help us rewrite our story and create fulfilling, authentic connections moving forward.
Breaking free from the addiction cycle is a profound journey toward reclaiming your life and finding true freedom. Remember, the journey may be challenging, but you are resilient. Professional counselors, such as those at Discovery & Wellness Counseling in Scottsdale, Arizona, are here to provide the guidance and support you need to navigate through this challenging terrain.
Rebuilding trust after infidelity is a process that requires dedication and willingness from both partners. It won't happen overnight, but with the support of professional psychological counseling, you can set the groundwork for healing and regaining trust. Here's why seeking counseling is a crucial step in this journey.
Adolescence is a time of rapid development, both physically and mentally. It is normal for teenagers (ages of 13-19) to experience emotional upheavals and grapple with the pressures of academics and social situations. Let's take a closer look at these two common challenges.
In this article, we delve into the connection between anxiety and sleep issues, a topic that affects many of us deeply. Countless individuals who struggle with anxiety find themselves battling restless nights, where peaceful sleep seems out of reach. With approximately 70 million people in the U.S. suffering from sleep-related problems, it's crucial to address this profound link between anxiety and sleep.
It is crucial for employers and organizations to be aware of these potential challenges faced by individuals in physically demanding roles. Recognizing the impact of this emotional drop on their mental well-being is the first step toward providing appropriate support and resources.
Living with anxiety can be an isolating experience. The pervasive nature of anxiety can be overwhelming, affecting relationships, work, and overall well-being. Counseling with a qualified professional provides a safe space to express your anxieties and find tools that get you back in living the life you desire.
In this article, we will explore the impact of the physical and emotional toll on outdoor guides. We will delve into the importance of understanding the challenges faced during the transition and highlight the significance of providing appropriate support and resources. By doing so, we aim to foster a culture of healing, resilience, and sustainable wellness within the outdoor guiding community.
Effective communication is the foundation for any successful relationship. It is the tool that allows us to express our emotions, share our thoughts, and connect on a deeper level with our loved ones. Achieving effective communication can often be a challenge. In this blog post, we will explore the impact of communication on relationships, common challenges that arise, and a helpful tool to improve communication and strengthen your bond.
Employers who invest in the mental health of their employees with counselor-led workshops do so for several reasons. As a leader of such workshops, Heidi Brouelette, MA. LPC., founder and clinical supervisor for Discovery Wellness Counseling and Consulting in Scottsdale, Arizona, believes that the employers who hire her are making a significant investment in their company and employees. With over a decade of experience, she knows people and the value of implementing proactive strategies that address the whole person in the workforce and reinforce why the investment is non-negotiable.
Created by Heidi Brouelette, MA., LPC., the two-hour paddle boarding workshop promises to teach you the basics of paddle boarding while adding a unique twist - guided meditation. Heidi believes paddle boarding offers a unique opportunity to connect with nature while developing strength, balance, and a connection with the body through attunement of the five senses. The additional element of guided meditation while afloat is the ultimate anchoring tool to ground ourselves.
Personal & professional life’s converge every day. Is your company one that shows up for its employees? How are you securing a work environment that fosters production, effective communication, proactive management and emotional readiness?
Grief is the normal and natural emotional response to loss, but most of the information we’ve learned about dealing with loss is intellectual.
Mindfulness can help people train themselves to get unstuck from a vicious cycle of negative thinking, often a cornerstone of trauma.
What the heck is Mindfulness? Words often uses synonymously with mindfulness are yoga, qigong, and meditation. Each of these modalities have a place within each of them that facilitates the act of mindfulness however, they are each their own craft of stillness and movement.
More often than not, we tend to take on too many responsibilities in different areas of our lives. Whether it be in our family life, work life, personal life, home life, or in regard to any other aspect of our lives, it is unhealthy for our bodies to be constantly overworked by our commitments.
The loss of a beloved pet, best friend, confidant, adventurer, partner & protector all describes the unique relationship and value a pet holds.
Do you know someone who has been sick? Have you or a family member had to receive treatment alone at the hospital to the pandemic restriction?
The holiday season is the biggest stimulus to provoke memories and feelings about important people in our lives who have died or who are no longer present at our holiday celebrations and rituals because of divorce or other estrangements. In the interest of helping both grieving people and the friends and family near them…
President Ronald Reagan established October as National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month in 1988. At the time he said, “When a child loses his parent, they are called an orphan. When a spouse loses her or his partner, they are called a widow or widower. When parents lose their child,
Mindfulness along with other treatments allow you to develop a new relationship with yourself, redefine past events, and provide tools that allow oneself to…
It's no surprise that more than one in four Americans describe themselves as “super stressed.” Many of us are torn between juggling heavy workloads, managing relationships and family responsibilities, and squeezing in outside interests. And that’s not healthy.
As summer comes to an end and families gear up for the new school year, this transition can bring on anxiety for even the most easy-going kids and parents. Here are some ways to help you and your family make the transition easier:
Have you ever intentionally tried the visualization tool? To help you understand how to put it into practical use, I am sharing with you a personal experience I had. During a camp-out in a tall Ponderosa pine forest with my family, I decided this beautiful mountain range would be a idyllic place to…
The majority of us never give any thought to how to deal with an emotional loss, until we find ourselves overwhelmed with the pain of grief. It is at that point that we discover how very few tools we have to deal with that pain, and that most of them do not really work!
Discovery and Wellness Counseling in Scottsdale, Arizona, understands the difficulties of loss and grief. Counselors at DWC can come alongside you, offering comfort, resources, and support to help you navigate challenging times. Professional counselors are like guides, ready to walk beside you as you navigate through this labyrinth of emotions. They offer support and the tools you need to find your way through this period of grief.