Holistic Approach to Wellness and Well-being
Welcome to our Holistic Approach to Wellness and Well-being column, provided by the Bridging Harts Psychotherapy team. We offer our thoughts and viewpoints on life, family, therapy, and more.
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By Nicole Reger, MS, CRC, LPC-Intern Supervised by Katrena Hart, LPC-S In my last blog I consider the question, “Why couples therapy?” I describe common obstacles and also many benefits to couple’s therapy. So now you’re thinking…maybe couples therapy, but how does it work? I practice the...
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Take Time to H.E.A.L By Melissa Christiansen, MA, LPC Intern #73566 Supervised by Katrena Hart, MS, LPC Supervisor #15619 I recently reviewed a podcast from Rick Hanson, Ph.D., author of Hardwiring Happiness, and The Buddha’s Brain. He says we can learn ways to calm our thoughts,...
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Balanced & Barefoot: A Book Review By Melissa Christiansen, MA, LPC Intern #73566 Supervised by Katrena Hart, MS, LPC Supervisor #15619 I am reading Balanced & Barefoot: How Unrestricted Outdoor Play Makes for Strong, Confident, and Capable Children, by Angela J. Hanson. ...
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What We Need By Melissa Christiansen, MA, LPC Intern #73566 Supervised by Katrena Hart, MS, LPC Supervisor #15619 I saw a video recently that struck me. It struck others, too, as it was one of those viral videos that spread far and wide across social media. In it, a person has submerged a...
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Why couples therapy? By Nicole Reger, MS, CRC, LPC-Intern, Supervised by Katrena Hart, LPC-S Because relationships are hard. Having a private place to work through tough places and improve understanding and connection improves our lives. When couples learn to take care of one another their...
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Things I’m afraid to tell my clients By Nicole Reger, MS, CRC, LPC-Intern Supervised by Katrena Hart, LPC-S My opinion doesn’t matter. I can’t tell you how to live, who to love, where to work, how to let go, how to be brave, how to forgive, how to change, or how to improve your life. I’m...
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Sticker Self-Check In Exercise By Melissa Christiansen, MA, LPC Intern #73566 Supervised by Katrena Hart, MS, LPC Supervisor #15619 What’s happening for you right now, right in this moment? Are you calm? Are you distracted? Is your body hot, cold or comfortable? Take a big...
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By Nicole Reger, MS, CRC, LPC-Intern Supervised by Katrena Hart, LPC-S I was nervous and not exactly sure what I was looking for when I called Bridging Harts for the first time three years ago. I was returning to counseling after a long break and the next steps were hazy, so Katrena invited...