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Does Therapy Even Work During Overwhelming Times?

Our counseling practice is not new to personal suffering caused by World Problems. I have counseled clients who are victims of hate crimes and those who were disturbed following elections, those…

By Loyal Blue Counseling June 25, 2020Anxiety, CBT in Action, Covid, Depression

Anxiety Covid Depression Self-Help

Special Post #3: Where Sadness, Waiting, and Hope Meet

On Wednesday we received official word that schools in our area won’t reopen for the year. While nobody was surprised, I did feel more than justified in having pancakes for…

By Loyal Blue Counseling April 4, 2020Anxiety, Covid, Depression, Self-Help

CBT in Action Covid Depression Parenting

Special Post #2: Shelter In A Circus and Beware Silver Linings

I hope you’ve been taking care of the most Essential Business: staying sane and healthy. (I cannot wait to expand the meaning of "Essential Business" and hope somebody funny patents…

By Loyal Blue Counseling March 24, 2020CBT in Action, Covid, Depression, Parenting

uncertainty, anxiety, COVID, time management

Anxiety Covid Habit & Time Management

3 Ideas To Manage Uncertainty

This is an updated post for election season 2024. You can read the original post below. What can we do during uncertain times? I became a psychotherapist as a way…

By Loyal Blue Counseling March 15, 2020Anxiety, Covid, Habit & Time Management

Covid Depression Parenting Relationships

Feeling Full Of Humble Pie?

Wow, has it been awhile that you can't seem to catch a break? How do you deal with rejection, loss, and other humbling events? Here are some tips to cope when it feels like…

By Loyal Blue Counseling April 9, 2017Covid, Depression, Parenting, Relationships

Covid Depression Self-Help

How To Live With The Unchangeable

Powerlessness drives people to isolation, depression, and trouble with too much or too little (alcohol, food, sleep...) Here are some ideas to help you cope, or help someone else heal.…

By Loyal Blue Counseling September 30, 2015Covid, Depression, Self-Help

Anxiety Covid Habit & Time Management Parenting Students

Calm Your Over-Cooked Brain

Do you ever feel tired, yet wired? That buzz is a sign that your brain is under too much stress and needs a time out. If you have a lot on…

By Loyal Blue Counseling June 23, 2015Anxiety, Covid, Habit & Time Management, Parenting, Students

comeback, covid, depression, relationship, self-help

Covid Depression Relationships Self-Help

Comebacks Part 3: It All Comes With You

Have you gone through a rough period in life and looked back, wondering how you made it? When you’re at that stage you are through the most difficult period. It…

By Loyal Blue Counseling October 31, 2013Covid, Depression, Relationships, Self-Help

self-help, comebacks, covid, depressions, relationships

Covid Depression Relationships Self-Help Students

Comebacks Part Two: Three Ways To Rebuild Your Life

You can read the first part about Comebacks here. The next stage in making a comeback is about rebuilding. Perhaps you went through a difficult treatment for an illness or addiction. …

By Loyal Blue Counseling September 27, 2012Covid, Depression, Relationships, Self-Help, Students

comeback, depression, blank slate, covid

Covid Depression Relationships Self-Help Students

5 Strategies To Use When You Begin A Comeback

The truth is that at some point, life will knock you down. Bulldoze you to the ground, kick you while you are there, and then it will rain or shine…

By Loyal Blue Counseling March 13, 2012Covid, Depression, Relationships, Self-Help, Students