Christian grief counseling offers a unique approach to navigating this challenging journey. It combines professional counseling techniques with faith-based practices, providing a source of comfort and hope.
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This article aims to explore EMDR therapy from a Christian perspective. We'll delve into how it aligns with Christian values and beliefs, and how it can be integrated into Christian counseling.
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Navigating the world of counseling can be daunting, especially when you're seeking services that align with your faith. Christian counseling services offer a unique blend of professional mental health support and spiritual support. But how do you find these services in your area?
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Saying yes to therapy is one of the most courageous steps one can take for one’s personal health. However, convincing a teen or young adult that they could benefit from therapy can feel like hiking Mt. Everest with no training! Here are some guidelines for navigating those conversations with your teen.
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Saying yes to therapy is one of the most courageous steps one can take for one’s personal health. However, convincing a teen or young adult that they could benefit from therapy can feel like hiking Mt. Everest with no training! Here are some guidelines for navigating those conversations with your teen.
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“Grief is not an illness that needs to be cured, nor is it a problem that needs to be solved. It is a normal, natural response to loss.” - Paula Bunn
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Your teenager may seem aloof and independent, but they need you now more than ever. Here are some of the challenges your teen may be facing and how you can support them through the psychological changes that come with adolescence.
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As someone who splits my time between dog training and mental health advocacy, I’m often asked about the difference between service dogs, therapy dogs, and emotional support animals (ESAs). Each type of dog has a different purpose, which means each type of dog is covered by different rules or laws. Unfortunately, many people are a little fuzzy on the difference, especially when it comes to mental illness-related disabilities. I thought it would be helpful to jump on here and share some of the things that separate these different types of dogs.
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We asked our therapists, who live and work all around San Diego County, about their favorite weekend self-care activities. They all replied with outdoor activities that are not only super relaxing, but also fairly cheap or even free. If you’re looking for a way to boost your mental wellness this weekend, check out our list of cheap self-care ideas in San Diego from our therapists.
I love that I get to help everyone who calls find someone who can be their therapist, whether it is at Integrity Counseling Group or if that means referring them elsewhere. So as you’re thinking about making that phone call, sending that e-mail, or shooting us a text message, I want to give you a few pieces of information that will take a bit of the unknown out of that initial conversation for you.
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It’s okay if the holidays fill you with equal parts joy and anxiety. This season is not easy, especially if you have a history of mental health struggles. This is the time to dig out the tools that have served you well in the past, and perhaps try some new ones.
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I’ve never been formally diagnosed with seasonal depression, also known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD). But as someone prone to bipolar depression, I have always noticed that my mood dips as the days get shorter, usually starting around my birthday in October (sad, I know!).
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When your thoughts focus on suicide, it's easy to feel like there are no answers. Here's how to get emergency help when you're not sure where you can turn.
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Sunday, October 10th is World Mental Health Day. October 9th-10th are also the days that Still I Run is hosting its 2021 World Mental Health Day Virtual 5K Race Weekend!
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Predators like lions never take down a group of animals (for example, a herd of sheep). What a lion does instead is this: he lures one of the sheep out of the herd by frightening the herd with a chase. The sheep are safer if they can stick together. Support groups, also known as therapy groups, provide you with similar benefits.
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We asked our newest associate therapist to share a little bit about her experience as an intern therapist at Sharp Mesa Vista, one of San Diego’s top mental health facilities. It’s such a unique setting and has more than prepared her for the challenges of working with clients at Integrity Counseling Group.
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As we approached our two year anniversary, we knew we needed to clarify our vision, starting with a new website that would speak to the heart of potential clients and those who trust us with referrals. Today, we’re excited to share that website with you, along with a behind-the-scenes look at what went into it.
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When Dave and Ashley Willis of The Naked Marriage asked our founder, Cory Anderson, to talk about sex addiction on their podcast, he jumped at the opportunity to share Integrity Counseling Group’s message of hope and healing.
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