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The mental trick that helped me claw way my back from debilitating anxietyAviation Commander Darchelle was raped by a colleague. Despite DNA evidence of the rape, the perpetrator was found not guilty and Darchelle"s reenlistment was denied. Now she is speaking out to ...
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17 Signs You're Codependent (AKA Addicted To Relationships)According to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, some warning signs include the following:1 Their partner insults them in front of other people. They are constantly worried about making their partner angry. They make excuses ...
How to help a friend who is being abusedI became a licensed mental health counselor in the state of Washington in 2011, after obtaining my Master"s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Fuller Theological Seminary in 2005 and ...
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The Recovery VillageThe SafeChoice Program advocates for, educates, and supports those affected by domestic violence. SafeChoice has been a leader in providing domestic violence services to Clark County since 1974. In addition to ...
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EXPECTANT PARENT ADVOCACYSubstance abuse begins when someone takes a substance to change the way they feel currently. Everyone knows what kind of damage illegal substances like heroin, crack cocaine and methamphetamine can do, ...
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MAITRI MENTAL HEALTHThink gambling is not a "real" addiction? Check out these startling statistics from a study by the University of Buffalo: If you live within 10 miles of a casino, the risk is ...
Gambling AddictionHow can I tell if someone may have a gambling problem? Individuals who answer "yes" to one or more of these questions may wish to seek help: Am I spending more time and ...
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Refuge RecoveryBefore ilani even opened in April 2017, the Cowlitz Tribe promised it would fund therapy for compulsive gamblers. That service became a reality this summer. Anyone struggling with a gambling addiction can ...
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SMART RecoveryLike other addictions, sexual addictions are difficult to control and end, affect both men and women, and begin for a variety of reasons (e.g. curiosity, pleasure, exposure, sexual abuse, coping with ...
SEXUAL ADDICTIONS AND PORNOGRAPHY COUNSELINGSex Addiction (SA) is a repetitive and intense preoccupation with sexual thoughts, urges and behaviors. It has been referred to as sexual dependency, sexual compulsivity, hypersexuality, or just out-of-control sexual behavior. By ...
Sex AddictionMaitri Mental Health utilizes an integrated and innovative model to provide individuals with optimal health, bringing balance to body, mind, and spirit. We understand that the human experience involves transforming pain ...
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Refuge RecoveryYou might be here because you"ve tried everything and you're still acting out sexually. Your wife might have told you to get help or she's leaving. You hate yourself for sexually ...
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The mental trick that helped me claw way my back from debilitating anxietyMen are strong, work alone, get the job done and never show weakness. Works great in a Rambo movie but not so much in real life. I find that men spend ...
MEN'S COUNSELINGDo you find it hard to concentrate? Do you have periods of prolonged restlessness? Do you know someone who might exhibit these symptoms? ADHD, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, is one of ...
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Cure?As a mental health clinician, I"m deeply passionate about reducing the stigma around all mental health conditions and bringing awareness to the fact that there"s no one face to mental health. ...
MENTAL HEALTH SPOTLIGHT: WHAT EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW ABOUT ADHDAccording to a new study published in JAMA Network Open, diagnoses of children with ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) have increased significantly since 1997. Researchers found that the diagnosis rate for children with ...
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The mental trick that helped me claw way my back from debilitating anxietyKids face unique challenges as their identities emerge and they start to figure out who they are and how they fit in. Refresh Therapy is here to support kids as they ...
BullyingIf you have ADHD, everything from paying the bills on time to keeping up with work, family, and social demands can seem overwhelming. But it"s possible to cope with ADHD symptoms, ...
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ADHD, Do We Really Have Treatment Options?Two months in a row, the story we have to share includes a child so excited to see her mentor, she would wait for her arrivalthis one often outside, even in ...
Waiting in the RainDepression, anxiety, fatigue, a sudden inability to manage stress, can erode your quality of life. At Healthy Thoughts Counseling we help guide you toward engaging in LIFE again. In some cases ...
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Life is so complexAdoption is a lifelong process for everyone involved, with significant emotional and legal impacts. The classic "Seven Core Issues in Adoption," published in the early 1980s, outlined the seven lifelong issues ...
Core Issues in AdoptionOur advocates are comprised of social workers and counselors who will walk along side you throughout your pregnancy...and beyond. You'll be matched with an advocate who is nonjudgmental, supportive and someone ...
EXPECTANT PARENT ADVOCACYThe physical, emotional and financial challenges of caring for an adult family member living with a chronic illness or disability can be tough. Balancing this important role with a full time ...
I'm a Family CaregiverWhen I was working as a social worker in our local Emergency Department, I would often refer to Visiting Angels. They consistently impressed me with their promptness, and compassionate care to ...
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I'm a SeniorIn 2019, National Institute of Mental Health data suggested that nearly 51.5 million adults in the United States had some form of mental health condition. As the COVID-19 pandemic raged on, the ...
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Creativity And Engagement Through CraftingDo you live with a senior? If so, this blog can come in handy for you. As the leading Adult Family Home in Vancouver, Washington, we would like to share with ...
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Spinal Cord StimulationLoss, depression, loneliness, family conflicts, and chronic pain are all common difficulties seniors and Baby Boomers face. It is estimated that 1 in 4 older adults are suffering from a mental health ...
Counseling for Older AdultsC O V I D-19 has affected everyone in a lot of different ways." If you are in the 65 and up age group it has probably limited your social interaction ...
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The Future of Fall ManagementAt any age, you should feel that you are thriving. However, maintaining your overall health and well-being often requires different things as the years roll on. Here are some ways that ...
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The Most Common Issues of AgingMany middle-income Baby Boomers are rethinking how they will spend their golden years. Most watched as their parents stayed in their home with the help of caregivers before transitioning to a ...
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How to help a friend who is being abusedNo one is immune to substance use disorder. It can strike anyone at any time, regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnicity, class or sexual orientation. However, some groups are more at ...
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More Than the Motions: Embodying the Recovery LifestyleAlcohol use disorder is quickly becoming a widespread problem in the United States. Some statistics say that one in eight people are addicted to alcohol. Other experts tell us that thousands ...
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Helping your spouse or partner with Alzheimer'sC O V I D-19 has affected everyone in a lot of different ways." If you are in the 65 and up age group it has probably limited your social interaction ...
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Visiting Angels Caregiver resource in Vancouver, Wa and surrounding areasLoss, depression, loneliness, family conflicts, and chronic pain are all common difficulties seniors and Baby Boomers face. It is estimated that 1 in 4 older adults are suffering from a mental health ...
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Spiritual Trauma- What is it? Check out this Podcast with Julia Schetky LSWAIC/LMHCAThis blog is about the tug of war that goes on when a person is dealing with different parts of themselves and can't find clarity, relief, or get to the root ...
A War Between Body, Mind, and SpiritSome of the most important advancements in the diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders in the last decade have come from an improved understanding of trauma and trauma-related disorders. Post-traumatic stress ...
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How Exercise Tamed Her AnxietyAnxiety is a normal reaction to stress and can be beneficial in some situations. It can alert us to dangers and help us prepare and pay attention. Anxiety disorders differ from ...
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Queer Youth Resource Center - VancouverThe Stigma Project: SW Washington. This panel discussion, is the first of four events planned to deepen the conversation around Stigma in SW WA. We are so proud of CAP's team ...
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Understanding Childhood AnxietyBoth anxiety and fear can be experienced in a healthy and adaptive way. Both anxiety and fear serve the purpose of keeping you and everyone else out of trouble and alive. Fear ...
Fear and Anxiety: How they can be helpful and how they are differentAnxiety is becoming much more common, with 19% of adults experiencing anxiety every year. Symptoms of anxiety can be cognitive, emotional, or somatic (experienced in the body). Difficulty sleeping, feeling irritable ...
Natural Remedies for AnxietyIt"s normal to feel lonely. It"s okay to feel the indescribable sadness that accompanies this feeling, too. And as isolated and disconnected as you might feel, the experience of loneliness doesn"t ...
How to deal with lonelinessPROVIDING EFFECTIVE COUNSELING FOR TEENS & YOUNG ADULT INDIVIDUALS STRUGGLING WITH DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY ...
TEEN & YOUNG ADULT THERAPYThe stress of modern life can make real relaxation an elusive dream. Yet there is no reason life has to be filled with anxiety and stress. If you take some time ...
7 Powerful Relaxation TechniquesBiofeedback refers to the use of electronic monitoring of a normally automatic (involuntary or unconscious) bodily function in order to train someone to acquire voluntary control of that function. In Biofeedback ...
Fircrest Behavorial HealthThere are many different types of anxiety. Some results from straightforward cause and effect, like facing a test, work deadline, or a known stressor. Other anxiety is more subtle and harder ...
Tackling AnxietyTo provide compassionate, evidence-based care to individuals and families that is tailored to their needs and goals. Our mission is to provide trauma-informed therapy that is inclusive and accepting of anyone ...
HALCYON COUNSELINGIf you"re wondering if you can learn to manage your symptoms of anxiety and burnout, it"s possible! Using anxiety therapy techniques gathered from years of experience, I have helped countless clients ...
Anxiety and BurnoutThroughout my teens and the entirety of my twenties, it seemed like I was weathering one health-related disaster after another. At fifteen, I was hospitalized with ovarian cysts giant, fluid-filled sacs ...
The mental trick that helped me claw way my back from debilitating anxietyI became a licensed mental health counselor in the state of Washington in 2011, after obtaining my Master"s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Fuller Theological Seminary in 2005 and ...
Peregrine Counseling ServicesOur capacity to cope successfully with life"s challenges far outstrips our capacity to feel nervousness. Yet in the weeks, days, and hours leading up to an event that we believe will ...
Getting Ourselves Worked UpA movement practice to help metabolize all the things in small, but frequent doses. Somatic Groundwork is an experiential movement system designed to support body-mind organization. The gentle and nourishing movements in ...
Somatic GroundworkHaving a sense of impending danger or doom can make it difficult to focus on the gifts and resources in the present moment. I guide you in creating spaces for mindfulness ...
Anxiety and Burnout Therapy for AdultsTurning Winds is one of the nation"s top academic Therapeutic Boarding Schools focused on helping troubled teen boys and girls from Vancouver, WA with overcoming behavior issues. Making the shift into ...
Turning WindsApplied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a therapy based on the science of learning and behavior. For all children affected by Autism and other related developmental disorders, ABA services are essential. It ...
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)Our approach to porn addiction recovery counseling integrates the best research with the best practices in a clear way. (Often, you get either the best practices or the best research, rarely ...
Restored LifeOur mission is to provide effective treatment for children and families in order to improve quality of life. We go the extra mile to offer exceptional ABA therapy, coordinate services, and ...
Social Skills, Living Skills Empowering Your ChildApplied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy can help people overcome challenges associated with social interaction, communication, and functional-living skills. Behavior therapists work one-on-one with their clients and use positive reinforcement to help ...
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF ABA THERAPY?"A brilliant concept, creatively executed, with beauty, kindness, and fun for all." - Peter, counselor. Children will delight in this mindful journey. BREATHE: venture into the imagination with a story that gently ...
Colorful Place: Mindful Story and Art for KidsLocal Health Connect talks with Jocelyn Fitzgerald about Art Therapy & EMDR. ...
Let's make a Health Connection Podcast - We explore Art Therapy & EMDR with guest Jocelyn Fitzgerald!Have you had an experience that is difficult or even impossible to put into words? Some experiences are like that; they defy our ability to find language to describe them. Art Therapy ...
Art TherapyLoss, depression, loneliness, family conflicts, and chronic pain are all common difficulties seniors and Baby Boomers face. It is estimated that 1 in 4 older adults are suffering from a mental health ...
Counseling for Older AdultsAsperger's syndrome (also known as Asperger's Disorder) was first described in the 1940s by Viennese pediatrician Hans Asperger, who observed autism-like behaviors and difficulties with social and communication skills in boys ...
Asperger's SyndromeIn 1978, I met a young boy with autism named Corey. His gentle nature, exceptional memory, and desire to interact touched my heart. The positive impact of the therapy he received ...
Center for Autism and related disordersBiofeedback refers to the use of electronic monitoring of a normally automatic (involuntary or unconscious) bodily function in order to train someone to acquire voluntary control of that function. In Biofeedback ...
Fircrest Behavorial HealthI specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, PTSD and trauma-related problems (like relationship problems, difficulties regulating emotions), and life-adjustment issues (life transitions, aging, loneliness, caregiving, etc.). In addition to cognitive-behavioral ...
PTSD"Why do some children become sad, withdrawn, insecure, or angry, whereas others become happy, curious, affectionate, and self-confident?" developmental psychologist Edward Tronick, Ph.D. asked in a 1989 paper called "Emotions and ...
Rupture and Repair: Emotions, Attunement, and AttachmentIntroducing an easy-to-understand introduction to spiritual/religious trauma. Put your earbuds in, kick back your feet and learn about spirituality, and how it might show up later in life after one has ...
Spiritual Trauma- What is it? Check out this Podcast with Julia Schetky LSWAIC/LMHCAWhy Healthy Baby, Healthy Parent Isn't Enough For Many ...
Why Healthy Baby, Healthy Parent Isn't Enough For Many.If your child struggles with anxiety or behavioral issues you know with every fiber in your body that life can feel really difficult. You know the days and nights that feel ...
Attachment IssuesFor many children, childhood is a time of wonder, play, and discovery. These children have parents who give them the safety and security to explore the world around them and grow ...
How Narcissistic Parents Affect Mental Health in ChildrenEven in the face of great tragedy, the human spirit can thrive. Counseling is for those times in our life when we are struggling to access our inner strength due to ...
Our bodies and minds are compelled toward healingThe article by Johnson and Whiffen (1999) explored the effects of attachment on couples" interactions. The authors suggested that attachment styles entail working models that are based on past experiences with ...
The Role of Attachment in Couples' RelationshipsOur goal was to create a place for you to settle in and tell your story. Everybody has one, and we want to hear yours. Counseling is a process that encourages ...
Refresh TherapyWe"re all in. We show up, work hard, and take personal responsibility in everything we do. We have the courage to say and do the difficult things. All while staying true ...
Innovative Services NWIn 1978, I met a young boy with autism named Corey. His gentle nature, exceptional memory, and desire to interact touched my heart. The positive impact of the therapy he received ...
Center for Autism and related disordersThe mission of the Autism Society of Washington is to transform communities throughout Washington State to improve the lives of individuals with autism. We do this through education and advocacy, and by ...
Autism Society of Washington - Southwest Washington (Vancouver)Actually, maybe not such a trend as one we have borrowed from other food cultures. Have you been to one of the healthy fast-food places and fallen in love with their ...
Build-a-bowl: Quick meals with great sauces.Acupuncture is a holistic approach in treating and preventing certain diseases. Its main tool are very thin needles that are inserted to targeted points in the body. The body has about ...
Acupuncture and AutismThe fact that Autism Spectrum Disorder exists as a spectrum means all people can place themselves somewhere on this spectrum. Indeed, the characteristics that make up autism are part of how ...
The Beauty of a SpectrumPlay is the natural way children process their world and communicate thoughts and emotions. It can be a powerful way to help children make sense of their struggles, develop strengths and learn ...
Playful Healing CounselingThis is an interesting visual that I found at Facebook. The source is Melanie Martinelli from The Little Black Duck, A Visual Communication Consultant. Melanie Martinelli facilitates a group in Australia ...
Communication and Autism Personal ReflectionsCollege involved "many anxiety attacks and many trips home" for Daniel Share-Strom, an autistic 27-year-old motivational speaker in Bradford, Ontario. ...
Many Young Adults With Autism Also Have Mental Health IssuesFounded by Karen and John Krejcha, the southwest Washington non-profit promotes inclusion and empowerment for all people on the autism spectrum both locally and nationally. One of the founding beliefs and ...
Autism Empowerment"I feel like the Out of Step tool has had this tremendous positive effect on my life, and on me. I feel motivated, I am happier, I feel more confident and ...
Turning Disabilities into OpportunitiesWe"re all in. We show up, work hard, and take personal responsibility in everything we do. We have the courage to say and do the difficult things. All while staying true ...
Innovative Services NWThe fact that Autism Spectrum Disorder exists as a spectrum means all people can place themselves somewhere on this spectrum. Indeed, the characteristics that make up autism are part of how ...
Autism Spectrum Disorder InformationMaitri Mental Health utilizes an integrated and innovative model to provide individuals with optimal health, bringing balance to body, mind, and spirit. We understand that the human experience involves transforming pain ...
MAITRI MENTAL HEALTHWe believe that you already know you"re ready for change, and we partner with you to shed light on your strengths, and discover strategies that lead you on a path to ...
Empowering People to GrowIf your child struggles with anxiety or behavioral issues you know with every fiber in your body that life can feel really difficult. You know the days and nights that feel ...
Attachment IssuesDesigned to teach non-violence, accountability, conflict resolution, boundary setting, assertiveness instead of aggression, and a variety of other concepts related to being less controlling and abusive. ...
Anger Management in downtown Vancouver Wa.During a child's developmental years, they are constantly growing and changing. It is imperative to note that one must keep this in mind when diagnosing and treating emotional and behavioral disorders ...
Children's Behavioral and Emotional DisordersNow in paperback! Here is the book that updates the rulebook, giving parents the training and skills they need to transform their teenage children into strong, confident, productive adults. ...
Yes, Your Teen is Crazy!: Loving Your Kid Without Losing Your MindThe stress of modern life can make real relaxation an elusive dream. Yet there is no reason life has to be filled with anxiety and stress. If you take some time ...
7 Powerful Relaxation TechniquesWhen I was working as a social worker in our local Emergency Department, I would often refer to Visiting Angels. They consistently impressed me with their promptness, and compassionate care to ...
Visiting Angels Caregiver resource in Vancouver, Wa and surrounding areasTurning Winds is a leading Therapeutic Boarding School counseling struggling teenagers from Washington who are coping with drug abuse/addiction (including marijuana), family difficulties, or rebelliousness. In our inspirational setting, teenagers receive ...
Behavior Modification ProgramsBy learning to better communicate with each other, spouses will be able to let go of resentment and hostility, thus, create an atmosphere of love and acceptance.In addition, a structural therapist ...
Structural Mapping TechniqueA movement practice to help metabolize all the things in small, but frequent doses. Somatic Groundwork is an experiential movement system designed to support body-mind organization. The gentle and nourishing movements in ...
Somatic Groundwork"Serenity Lane"s Intensive Outpatient Treatment program in Vancouver, WA is a ten-week program of group therapy, individual counseling and education about the disease of addiction. Treatment groups meet three times a ...
Serenity Lane Treatment CenterThe Clark County Behavioral Health Program works actively with community partners to provide services and support systems, and to address relevant issues towards reducing the impact of substance abuse in our ...
Clark County Behavioral HealthSome of the most important advancements in the diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders in the last decade have come from an improved understanding of trauma and trauma-related disorders. Post-traumatic stress ...
Post Traumatic Stress DisorderA world in which behavioral health is understood and effective care is universally available. Washington Council for Behavioral Health is a trailblazer for behavioral health in Washington Stateconnecting providers to create a ...
Washington Council of Behavioral HealthKids face unique challenges as their identities emerge and they start to figure out who they are and how they fit in. Refresh Therapy is here to support kids as they ...
BullyingHandouts for parents about Understanding ACEs, toxic stress, resilience & Parenting with ACEs This brand new flyer us based on the work of Donna Jackson Nakazawa who worked with us and generously ...
Aces connectionIt's called Family Therapybut we know that family can include any human you feel connected to. As Family Therapists we are trained to navigate the various relationships represented in the room ...
Solution-Focused TherapyThe SafeChoice Program advocates for, educates, and supports those affected by domestic violence. SafeChoice has been a leader in providing domestic violence services to Clark County since 1974. In addition to ...
YWCA- Safe Choice, SW WashingtonI became a licensed mental health counselor in the state of Washington in 2011, after obtaining my Master"s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Fuller Theological Seminary in 2005 and ...
Peregrine Counseling ServicesIf you"ve been disappointed in quick-fix approaches that promise much but deliver little in the way of lasting change, you might want to consider psychotherapy. Psychotherapy is essentially an extended conversation ...
PsychotherapyTurning Winds is one of the nation"s top academic Therapeutic Boarding Schools focused on helping troubled teen boys and girls from Vancouver, WA with overcoming behavior issues. Making the shift into ...
Turning WindsParents and teachers often wonder how to discipline a child with behavior problems. Some children truly have challenging behaviors regardless of what strategies we try. However, many children benefit when the ...
10 Simple Ways to Improve Children's Behavior (Home and School)I became a licensed mental health counselor in the state of Washington in 2011, after obtaining my Master"s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Fuller Theological Seminary in 2005 and ...
Peregrine Counseling ServicesGriefShare grief recovery support groups meeting weekly in Vancouver. Click on a group date to find out more information about the group. ...
Grief Share Groups in Vancouver, WashingtonGrief (noun)- Definition as defined by Merriam- Webster Dictionary: Obsolete: grievance A deep and poignant distress caused by or as if by bereavement A cause of such suffering An unfortunate outcome Mishap, misadventure Trouble, Annoyance Annoying or playful ...
Grief RecoveryWhy Healthy Baby, Healthy Parent Isn't Enough For Many ...
Why Healthy Baby, Healthy Parent Isn't Enough For Many.The death of a loved one is an overwhelming experience. When someone you love is dying or has died, life is forever changed. Hope Bereavement Services, a program of PeaceHealth Southwest Medical ...
Hope Bereavement ServicesGRIEF COUNSELING Lacamas Counseling Serves Vancouver, Camas, Washougal Washington and the surrounding areas Grief is the time following a death or other significant loss (e.g. divorce, disability) that can include varying emotions of ...
Grief CounselingWestern Psychological & Counseling Services (Western) has provided high quality behavioral health services in the Portland and Vancouver Metropolitan Area for over 30 years. We are pleased to announce that we ...
LifeStance HealthGRIEF WATCH is a publisher and manufacturer of bereavement books and materials used by families and professionals around the country. It is based at the 18th Ave Peace House, site of ...
GRIEF WATCHBy learning to better communicate with each other, spouses will be able to let go of resentment and hostility, thus, create an atmosphere of love and acceptance.In addition, a structural therapist ...
Structural Mapping TechniqueFor patients who are receiving end-of-life care from a friend or relative, usually at home. The Hospice Program offers physical, emotional, and spiritual care for patients who are in advanced stages ...
Hospice careEye, Movement, Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a standard method for treating Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder as well as helping people recover from disturbing life experiences and subsequent symptoms such as; depression, ...
Types of Bilateral Stimulation for EMDR TherapyBiofeedback refers to the use of electronic monitoring of a normally automatic (involuntary or unconscious) bodily function in order to train someone to acquire voluntary control of that function. In Biofeedback ...
Fircrest Behavorial HealthAppointment Innovative Services NW Pediatric Therapy has been selected by the Washington State Department of Health as one of the 18 designated Neurodevelopmental Centers (NDCs) in the state. NDCs provide therapy ...
Innovative Services NW Pediatric Therapy & Neurodevelopmental CenterOur focus is to help individuals heal, strengthen, and gain personal insight through the use of neurofeedback and counseling. We believe in the pursuit of holistic healing.We promise to be there ...
Alternative Behavioral TherapyBiofeedback is the process of training of mental states and autonomic functions by monitoring some aspect of the body and giving positive and negative feedback through sensory information, such as sight, ...
ABOUT BIOFEEDBACKWe believe that behind every injury is an individual who deserves to live a fulfilling life and make a meaningful contribution to society. Our method was developed to help you transition into ...
Progressive Rehabilitation AssociatesNeurofeedback is helpful with: Difficulty with concentration Impulsivity/behavior Mood Sleep issues Headaches/migraines Emotional issues Peak performance training Who can Neurofeedback help? Neurofeedback is helpful with people of all ages. Children who"s neuro-networks are developing may have issues with age appropriate ...
Who can Neurofeedback help?The stress of modern life can make real relaxation an elusive dream. Yet there is no reason life has to be filled with anxiety and stress. If you take some time ...
7 Powerful Relaxation TechniquesRelaxation techniquesRelaxation techniques: Try these steps to reduce stress Relaxation techniques can reduce stress symptoms and help you enjoy a better quality of life, especially if you have an illness. Explore relaxation ...
Relaxation techniquesThe last time I saw my old self, I was 27 years old and living in Boston. I was doing well in graduate school, had a tight circle of friends and ...
The Problem With How We Treat Bipolar DisorderStriving to nurture those in need, guiding those seeking a path to healing and empowering women through support, education and kindness to create a stronger community. Together we can rise above our challenges, grow ...
rooted revival healing"This presentation will review the ketogenic diet, its safety, and its use in treating obesity, diabetes, and psychiatric disorders. The ketogenic diet has been used since the 1920's for the treatment ...
The Ketogenic diet in medicine and psychiatryThere are many misconceptions when it comes to bipolar disorder. Some people do not want to tell others about they are bipolar because they feel ashamed or fear judgement. It would ...
UNDERSTANDING BIPOLAR DISORDERThroughout my adulthood, the irrationality and impulsiveness of mania has severely limited my ability to stay employed. I often describe mania as a similar feeling to chugging 20 energy drinks and ...
Learning How To Maintain Employment With Bipolar DisorderThe stress of modern life can make real relaxation an elusive dream. Yet there is no reason life has to be filled with anxiety and stress. If you take some time ...
7 Powerful Relaxation TechniquesRelaxation techniquesRelaxation techniques: Try these steps to reduce stress Relaxation techniques can reduce stress symptoms and help you enjoy a better quality of life, especially if you have an illness. Explore relaxation ...
Relaxation techniquesSome people are lucky to have a healthy, loving relationship with their mom. But if that's never been the case for you, you might be wondering what happened, what went wrong, ...
11 Subtle Signs Your Mom Might Have Borderline Personality DisorderIf you"re wondering if you can learn to manage your symptoms of anxiety and burnout, it"s possible! Using anxiety therapy techniques gathered from years of experience, I have helped countless clients ...
Anxiety and BurnoutBPD is a serious illness and while it can be challenging, it"s also treatable. Generally, people with BPD experience intense mood swings and have trouble regulating their emotions. This can impact relationships ...
Borderline Personality DisorderPersonality Disorders are serious mental-health conditions which affect millions of people. They are often misunderstood and undiagnosed. ...
Out Of the FogWhen I was working as a social worker in our local Emergency Department, I would often refer to Visiting Angels. They consistently impressed me with their promptness, and compassionate care to ...
Visiting Angels Caregiver resource in Vancouver, Wa and surrounding areasWelcome to Vancouver Prostate Cancer Support and Awareness (PSA). We are a group of men and their partners who provide information and support for those living with prostate cancer. You are ...
Prostate Cancer support group for Vancouver and surrounding areasLocal Resources & Support Groups Specialized Support groups We recognize patients" needs for sharing ideas and experiences and drawing strength from others facing the same challenges, and we give patients and their families ...
Local Cancer Support GroupsIf you are looking for help with finding your way through a new breast cancer diagnosis, are in treatment or in recovery, you are in the right place! Our nonprofit is ...
Pink Lemonade ProjectMy three-phased approach to a healthy garden (also a great way to understand complementary cancer care). Phase 1 Identify factors that allowed cancer to grow in the first place. Cancer is a multifactorial ...
The three-phased approach to complementary cancer careMen are strong, work alone, get the job done and never show weakness. Works great in a Rambo movie but not so much in real life. I find that men spend ...
MEN'S COUNSELINGHOPE Dementia Support provides education at every meeting. Groups are free to attend, and there are a variety of places and times. FREE respite care is available in some groups. See FAQs ...
HOPE A Dementia Support GroupThe VWS Comprehensive Holistic Care Team is made up of healthcare providers practicing at our studio. Each provider specializes in holistic therapies that contribute to our whole self"s well-being: our body, ...
VANCOUVER WELLNESS STUDIOThe Stigma Project: SW Washington. This panel discussion, is the first of four events planned to deepen the conversation around Stigma in SW WA. We are so proud of CAP's team ...
The Stigma ProjectCDM Caregiving Services is Clark County oldest and largest provider of in-home care to the elderly and people of all ages with disabilities. CDM also provides Adult Day Services in our ...
CDM Caregiver ServicesWelcome to Seniors Resource Guide Directory for Vancouver, Washington. This is a comprehensive guide to senior resources in the Greater Vancouver area and Clark County. ...
Senior Resources Guide Vancouver WAInformal caregivers are a lifeline for veterans and a critical part of our health care system. The RAND Corporation estimates that informal caregivers for veterans save the United States millions of ...
Taking Care Of Our Veterans' CaregiversSelf-Management And Recovery Training (SMART) is a global community of mutual-support groups. At meetings, participants help one another resolve problems with any addiction (to drugs or alcohol or to activities such ...
SMART Recovery"Serenity Lane"s Intensive Outpatient Treatment program in Vancouver, WA is a ten-week program of group therapy, individual counseling and education about the disease of addiction. Treatment groups meet three times a ...
Serenity Lane Treatment CenterNo one is immune to substance use disorder. It can strike anyone at any time, regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnicity, class or sexual orientation. However, some groups are more at ...
The Recovery VillageHave you noticed a change in your loved one's behavior? Maybe you've noticed he or she has become oversensitive, resentful, secretive, or defiant. Perhaps he or she has been making secret ...
InterventionWhat is Refuge Recovery? We are a peer-led movement using buddhist-inspired practices and principles, combined with successful recovery community structures, to overcome addiction. We offer recovery from all forms of addiction through ...
Refuge RecoveryCedar Hills Hospital is dedicated to providing outstanding care and treatment to the men and women who bravely serve the United States Armed Force including active duty, family members, and veterans. Our ...
Cedar Hills Hospital- Military programChemical dependency treatment centers can help individuals who have become addicted to drugs or alcohol break the cycle of dependency and return to a drug-free and sober lifestyle. ...
CHEMICAL ADDICTION AND CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY TREATMENT CENTERSThis 10-session therapy group offers support to folks in recovery from chemical addiction transition their recovery from something they DO to becoming part of who they ARE. Jumping off from a ...
More Than the Motions: Embodying the Recovery LifestylePeople who live in rural counties in five states heavily affected by the opioid epidemic must drive longer distances to obtain methadone, a treatment for opioid addiction, compared to individuals from ...
Barrier to Rural Opioid Treatment: DistanceTO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT CALL: Vancouver (360) 750-9635 or Spokane (509) 927-1688 Life can easily and quickly be disrupted when one is struggling with substance use disorder. When faced with these obstacles, ...
Chemical Dependency Outpatient Drug Rehab for TeensIn a world where there are so many devices right at our fingertips, it can be difficult for us to manage screen time. During this past year of the pandemic, it ...
How to Help Your Child Manage Screen TimeDeveloping good organizational skills is a key ingredient for success in school and in life. Although some people by nature are more organized than others, anyone can put routines and systems ...
Tips for Developing Organizational Skills in ChildrenWhy Healthy Baby, Healthy Parent Isn't Enough For Many ...
Why Healthy Baby, Healthy Parent Isn't Enough For Many.Tips for Parents You play an important role in shaping your children's attitudes toward exercise. Learn some tips to help them be more active. Vaccines for Your Child Babies are born with some natural ...
Raising Healthy KidsAs a Therapist and Wellness Coach, I help my clients explore new perspectives and skills so they can live life with less stress and overwhelm and experience more joy on their ...
Be Inspired Counseling and Wellness CoachingA resource for teens and young adults with special health care needs, chronic illness, physical or developmental disabilities. Transition Process Like other transitions in life, Health Transition is a process, not a one-time ...
Adolescent Health Transition ProjectI became a licensed mental health counselor in the state of Washington in 2011, after obtaining my Master"s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Fuller Theological Seminary in 2005 and ...
Peregrine Counseling ServicesKids face unique challenges as their identities emerge and they start to figure out who they are and how they fit in. Refresh Therapy is here to support kids as they ...
BullyingThe first year at college is the most complicated and stressful for both children and parents. The separation with the family, new responsibilities, challenges with studying, lack of sleep, time and ...
How to Help Your Child Cope with Stress at College: Tips for ParentsMental illness is shockingly common, affecting almost every American family directly or indirectly. It can strike someone of any background. It can strike at any stage of life from childhood to ...
Children's Mental Health ProgramAt Educational Opportunities for Children and Families, we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential. We understand that due to historical structural racism, children of color ...
EOCF's Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)I believe in a therapeutic environment that is non-blaming and respectful, that strives to help families recognize and harness their strengths and resources to make a stand, together, against problems that ...
Sand PlayTips for Parents You play an important role in shaping your children's attitudes toward exercise. Learn some tips to help them be more active. Vaccines for Your Child Babies are born with some natural ...
Raising Healthy KidsI became a licensed mental health counselor in the state of Washington in 2011, after obtaining my Master"s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Fuller Theological Seminary in 2005 and ...
Peregrine Counseling ServicesIn the context of high conflict separation or divorce and for any number of reasons a child can lose contact with a parent, or otherwise experience a rupture or strain in ...
Reunification TherapyDeveloping good organizational skills is a key ingredient for success in school and in life. Although some people by nature are more organized than others, anyone can put routines and systems ...
Tips for Developing Organizational Skills in ChildrenAt Educational Opportunities for Children and Families, we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential. We understand that due to historical structural racism, children of color ...
EOCF's Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)In a world where there are so many devices right at our fingertips, it can be difficult for us to manage screen time. During this past year of the pandemic, it ...
How to Help Your Child Manage Screen TimeMental illness is shockingly common, affecting almost every American family directly or indirectly. It can strike someone of any background. It can strike at any stage of life from childhood to ...
Children's Mental Health ProgramKids face unique challenges as their identities emerge and they start to figure out who they are and how they fit in. Refresh Therapy is here to support kids as they ...
BullyingBiofeedback refers to the use of electronic monitoring of a normally automatic (involuntary or unconscious) bodily function in order to train someone to acquire voluntary control of that function. In Biofeedback ...
Fircrest Behavorial HealthRelaxation techniquesRelaxation techniques: Try these steps to reduce stress Relaxation techniques can reduce stress symptoms and help you enjoy a better quality of life, especially if you have an illness. Explore relaxation ...
Relaxation techniquesChronic Impulsivity is a severe lack of self-regulation. This can take form as an inability to control immediate reactions or troubles concentrating. Impulsiveness makes it difficult to consider consequences of actions, ...
Chronic ImpulsivityIf you have been accused of "faking" an illness, you are certainly not alone. Many people struggle with health problems that don"t have a definable cause or currently available diagnostic criteria. ...
Invisible ConditionsWhen I was working as a social worker in our local Emergency Department, I would often refer to Visiting Angels. They consistently impressed me with their promptness, and compassionate care to ...
Visiting Angels Caregiver resource in Vancouver, Wa and surrounding areas"Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it." Helen Keller No person is immune from pain, no matter how incredible their life may seem ...
Facing the Pain: A Four Step Plan for Those Who Hurt"This presentation will review the ketogenic diet, its safety, and its use in treating obesity, diabetes, and psychiatric disorders. The ketogenic diet has been used since the 1920's for the treatment ...
The Ketogenic diet in medicine and psychiatryDoes exercise wear you out instead of give you energy? Are you even able to exercise like you did in the past? Do you become winded if you run up a ...
The Chronic Fatigue ConundrumPain affects everything: mood, relationships, careers, family, finances, self-esteem and confidence, just to name a few. Pain creates stress, and stress creates more pain a vicious cycle that can be broken ...
All You Never Knew You Wanted to Know About Pain ManagementWe believe that behind every injury is an individual who deserves to live a fulfilling life and make a meaningful contribution to society. Our method was developed to help you transition into ...
Progressive Rehabilitation AssociatesPhysical pain can be so much more than a headache or body ache, it can be debilitating and life altering. When we don't feel well in our body it affects us ...
Coping With PainWhen your body is sick or injured, you probably seek medical attention and follow a regimen of prescriptions, bed rest, and even physical therapy. But did you know that keeping a ...
Journaling for Health and WellnessI Call this section "Old Stuff" because the information it contains has been dealt with over and over again in many of the books that have a handle on FM/CFS. People ...
Why do I have Fibromyalgia / Chronic FatigueToday I'm talking to Vonie Kalich. Vonie is on a mission to help women release the weight of the world by right-sizing their reality around health and wellness and understanding that ...
Partnering with a 1200lb animal to help us learn how to be our authentic selves - Local Health Connect PodcastOur advocates are comprised of social workers and counselors who will walk along side you throughout your pregnancy...and beyond. You'll be matched with an advocate who is nonjudgmental, supportive and someone ...
EXPECTANT PARENT ADVOCACYTurning Winds is a leading Therapeutic Boarding School counseling struggling teenagers from Washington who are coping with drug abuse/addiction (including marijuana), family difficulties, or rebelliousness. In our inspirational setting, teenagers receive ...
Behavior Modification ProgramsYour adolescent"s emotional impulsivity can leave them and those around them feeling confused and frustrated. I give them the tools to navigate their emotions so they can have more acceptance of ...
Steady Peace TherapyHaley"s therapist said she"s a cute little girl but unhappy most of the time. She shows little-to-no joy. She was diagnosed with dysthymia from an early age. To diagnose dysthymia, a ...
A New Life, Sunny Side UpWe believe that you already know you"re ready for change, and we partner with you to shed light on your strengths, and discover strategies that lead you on a path to ...
Empowering People to GrowIf you"re wondering if you can learn to manage your symptoms of anxiety and burnout, it"s possible! Using anxiety therapy techniques gathered from years of experience, I have helped countless clients ...
Anxiety and BurnoutWhat is Health Coaching? Integrative Nutrition Health Coaches help clients focus on both Primary and Secondary Foods to make meaningful and lasting changes to meet their goals. Primary foods include relationships, finances, ...
Wild Heart Society - Health CoachingSubstance abuse begins when someone takes a substance to change the way they feel currently. Everyone knows what kind of damage illegal substances like heroin, crack cocaine and methamphetamine can do, ...
Understanding Drug AddictionWould Health Coaching benefit me? If you feel as though you could be living a healthier lifestyle but you just aren"t sure where to start, or if you find yourself struggling to ...
What is Health Coaching?"Serenity Lane"s Intensive Outpatient Treatment program in Vancouver, WA is a ten-week program of group therapy, individual counseling and education about the disease of addiction. Treatment groups meet three times a ...
Serenity Lane Treatment CenterAre these your go-to phrases? "I don"t know" "Whatever you want" "It doesn"t matter to me" You hate to rock the boat or not please people, and you always put other"s needs above your own. It"s ...
Codependency Therapy Vancouver WashingtonCodependency is a misunderstood term that is severely overused. For those who are actually afflicted by this condition, it is not something to be taken lightly. It permeates your whole life ...
17 Signs You're Codependent (AKA Addicted To Relationships)Are you thinking, "That sounds absurd! How can caring for someone else possibly be toxic?" If so, then please read on. You are on the right track towards a happier and ...
Toxic Loving Understanding CodependencyHere are six short mindfulness exercises you can incorporate into your day if you're not keen on formal meditation. You'll also find many more quick, practical strategies like these in my ...
6 mindfulness exercises, 1 minute eachTreatment for anxiety often includes a combination of medication and talk therapy. A type of therapy that"s been shown to be effective for treating anxiety is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which can ...
Rainier SpringsSubstance abuse begins when someone takes a substance to change the way they feel currently. Everyone knows what kind of damage illegal substances like heroin, crack cocaine and methamphetamine can do, ...
Understanding Drug AddictionOur approach to porn addiction recovery counseling integrates the best research with the best practices in a clear way. (Often, you get either the best practices or the best research, rarely ...
Restored LifeYou don"t have to struggle alone. Women"s therapy can be of real benefit, providing you help for a wide range of problems ...
Women Therapy in VancouverMillions of Americans suffer from depression. If you experience symptoms of depression, including feelings of sadness or loss of interest, Janelle Adams MA, LMFT, ATR, and the team at In Touch ...
In Touch Counseling ServicesDo you experience distressing emotions that appear to you, and perhaps to others, to be excessive given the current situation? Do you tend to be highly reactive to certain triggers? Is ...
Dissociative OrdersOur goal was to create a place for you to settle in and tell your story. Everybody has one, and we want to hear yours. Counseling is a process that encourages ...
Refresh TherapyIntroducing an easy-to-understand introduction to spiritual/religious trauma. Put your earbuds in, kick back your feet and learn about spirituality, and how it might show up later in life after one has ...
Spiritual Trauma- What is it? Check out this Podcast with Julia Schetky LSWAIC/LMHCATurning Winds is a leading Therapeutic Boarding School counseling struggling teenagers from Washington who are coping with drug abuse/addiction (including marijuana), family difficulties, or rebelliousness. In our inspirational setting, teenagers receive ...
Behavior Modification ProgramsI specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, PTSD and trauma-related problems (like relationship problems, difficulties regulating emotions), and life-adjustment issues (life transitions, aging, loneliness, caregiving, etc.). In addition to cognitive-behavioral ...
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rooted revival healingTurning Winds is one of the nation"s top academic Therapeutic Boarding Schools focused on helping troubled teen boys and girls from Vancouver, WA with overcoming behavior issues. Making the shift into ...
Turning WindsYou may be wondering how to find a therapist who is right for you. I believe you should feel respected, heard, and understood and be able to trust that your therapist ...
Treatment of Trauma and DissociationImprove Your Life with Our Mental Health Services Get your life on track with our mental health counseling, case management and medication management services in Vancouver and Clark County, Washington. Our clinic ...
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TEEN & YOUNG ADULT THERAPYLoss, depression, loneliness, family conflicts, and chronic pain are all common difficulties seniors and Baby Boomers face. It is estimated that 1 in 4 older adults are suffering from a mental health ...
Counseling for Older AdultsBPD is a serious illness and while it can be challenging, it"s also treatable. Generally, people with BPD experience intense mood swings and have trouble regulating their emotions. This can impact relationships ...
Borderline Personality DisorderWe"re all in. We show up, work hard, and take personal responsibility in everything we do. We have the courage to say and do the difficult things. All while staying true ...
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Nine Essential Qualities of MindfulnessYour adolescent"s emotional impulsivity can leave them and those around them feeling confused and frustrated. I give them the tools to navigate their emotions so they can have more acceptance of ...
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Anger Management in downtown Vancouver Wa.Cedar Hills Hospital is dedicated to providing outstanding care and treatment to the men and women who bravely serve the United States Armed Force including active duty, family members, and veterans. Our ...
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Should You Let Your Kids Take A Mental Health Day?COMPASSION We meet you where you are in your journey and provide a safe place for you to share your story free from judgment. EXPERIENCE Each of our counselors brings years of experience, ...
Vancouver Counseling AssociatesThe simple idea behind the Life Enhancement Method is that all humans are born with an innate means of healing themselves. Through the use of tools such as Breath, meditation, hypnosis, ...
THE LIFE ENHANCEMENT METHODHealth Allies Counseling is a group practice that focuses primarily on healing for people affected by trauma, narcissistic abuse, drug and alcohol use, and domestic violence. We serve adults, children and ...
Health AlliesHave you ever felt completely overcome by an intense emotions? Have feelings at times felt challenging to manage and overcome? The experience of being "overwhelmed" is uncomfortable and impactful in your ...
7 Skills to Try When You Feel 'Overwhelmed'Every couple has a moment when they start to fight more than talk, feel angry or withdrawn rather than connected with their partner.It is really hard to gracefully manage problems in ...
Couples Counseling and Marriage TherapyI became a licensed mental health counselor in the state of Washington in 2011, after obtaining my Master"s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Fuller Theological Seminary in 2005 and ...
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BODY IMAGE: OVERCOMING THE FIXATION TO CHANGERelaxation techniquesRelaxation techniques: Try these steps to reduce stress Relaxation techniques can reduce stress symptoms and help you enjoy a better quality of life, especially if you have an illness. Explore relaxation ...
Relaxation techniquesThe stress of modern life can make real relaxation an elusive dream. Yet there is no reason life has to be filled with anxiety and stress. If you take some time ...
7 Powerful Relaxation TechniquesGetting Ahead of Transition is an online workshop to help parents learn essential elements to transition their child from treatment into home life successfully. This workshop will assist you in understanding ...
Getting Ahead of TransitionSome of the most important advancements in the diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders in the last decade have come from an improved understanding of trauma and trauma-related disorders. Post-traumatic stress ...
Post Traumatic Stress DisorderThe Stigma Project: SW Washington. This panel discussion, is the first of four events planned to deepen the conversation around Stigma in SW WA. We are so proud of CAP's team ...
The Stigma ProjectIntroducing an easy-to-understand introduction to spiritual/religious trauma. Put your earbuds in, kick back your feet and learn about spirituality, and how it might show up later in life after one has ...
Spiritual Trauma- What is it? Check out this Podcast with Julia Schetky LSWAIC/LMHCAAs a Therapist and Wellness Coach, I help my clients explore new perspectives and skills so they can live life with less stress and overwhelm and experience more joy on their ...
Be Inspired Counseling and Wellness CoachingBy learning to better communicate with each other, spouses will be able to let go of resentment and hostility, thus, create an atmosphere of love and acceptance.In addition, a structural therapist ...
Structural Mapping TechniqueMillions of Americans suffer from depression. If you experience symptoms of depression, including feelings of sadness or loss of interest, Janelle Adams MA, LMFT, ATR, and the team at In Touch ...
In Touch Counseling ServicesNow in paperback! Here is the book that updates the rulebook, giving parents the training and skills they need to transform their teenage children into strong, confident, productive adults. ...
Yes, Your Teen is Crazy!: Loving Your Kid Without Losing Your MindWe do not approach OCSB through a porn or sex addiction lens, and we do not prescribe twelve-step programs as part of the recovery process. Healthy sexuality is a core part ...
The Center for Couples & Sex Therapy,Striving to nurture those in need, guiding those seeking a path to healing and empowering women through support, education and kindness to create a stronger community. Together we can rise above our challenges, grow ...
rooted revival healingWhat if there was a way you could get your point across without raising the other person"s defenses? Maybe this is a question that has only occurred to me, but I have ...
This Is How To Have A Conversation With Your PartnerOnline Marriage Counseling in Oregon, Washington and California OPEN TO ALL COUPLES Do you feel like you and your partner are drifting apart? Are you longing for a closer relationship? Do you wish to restore ...
Marriage CounselingBrief services (14 days) are designed to achieve stabilization with families in crisis in order to avoid unnecessary psychiatric hospitalizations. During the 14-day crisis stabilization period, CCS provides an array of ...
Children's Crisis Stabilization ServicesMen are strong, work alone, get the job done and never show weakness. Works great in a Rambo movie but not so much in real life. I find that men spend ...
MEN'S COUNSELINGOur Mental Health Team consists of therapists who work together with clients to build awareness in the areas that each client would like to focus, teaching and learning new skills and ...
Community Mental Health ServicesWestern Psychological & Counseling Services (Western) has provided high quality behavioral health services in the Portland and Vancouver Metropolitan Area for over 30 years. We are pleased to announce that we ...
LifeStance HealthThe Queer Youth Resource Center (QYRC) is an established 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to the mission of serving lesbian, gay, bi, pan, trans, nonbinary, intersex, asexual/aromantic, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ ) ...
Queer Youth Resource Center - VancouverWho we are The Clark County Crisis Services program office is staffed by a team of mental health professionals and certified peer counselors who are trained in crisis intervention. What to expect We will ...
Clark County Crisis Line - 1-800-626-8137The Disaster Distress Helpline, 1-800-985-5990, is a 24/7, 365-day-a-year, national hotline dedicated to providing immediate crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster. ...
Disaster Distress HelplineIf you are in a life-threatening situation, please call 911. If you are having a psychiatric emergency in Clark County, you can call 311 to reach a 911 operator and ask for ...
Mental Health Crisis LinesBy learning to better communicate with each other, spouses will be able to let go of resentment and hostility, thus, create an atmosphere of love and acceptance.In addition, a structural therapist ...
Structural Mapping TechniqueOur focus is to help individuals heal, strengthen, and gain personal insight through the use of neurofeedback and counseling. We believe in the pursuit of holistic healing.We promise to be there ...
Alternative Behavioral TherapyAngela Interviews Tony Pound, LMHC on this week"s Zoom Mental Health Series. Below is the process they talk about. Watch to see how you can battle the misinformation you believe about ...
How To Overcome FEAR and MISINFORMATION about YourselfThe simple idea behind the Life Enhancement Method is that all humans are born with an innate means of healing themselves. Through the use of tools such as Breath, meditation, hypnosis, ...
THE LIFE ENHANCEMENT METHODMost people come to see a counselor after they have tried everything they can think of but nothing seems to make the struggle or issue better. This is what I call ...
Crisis versus MaintenanceIf you've been through a crisis, you know it's not always easy to get your life back to normal. You may feel anxious, angry, scared, or guilty. ...
Critical Incident Stress DebriefingThe Disaster Distress Helpline, 1-800-985-5990, is a 24/7, 365-day-a-year, national hotline dedicated to providing immediate crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster. ...
Disaster Distress HelplineStaff at Maitri Mental Health work with individuals to assess care needs, goals, and tailor treatment accordingly. Individuals can select from various services and create a package to meet health needs ...
Maitri Mental Health - Culturally Sensitive TherapyContact Information ADDRESS District Office 3600 Main St, Suite 200 Vancouver, WA 98663 PHONE 360-694-5624 FAX 360-694-8515 HOURS Mon: 8:30 am 5:00 pm Tues: 8:30 am 5:00 pm Wed: 8:30 am 5:00 pm Thu: 8:30 am 5:00 pm Fri: 8:30 am 2:30 pm Sat: Closed Sun: Closed DIRECTOR Mindy ...
Lutheran Community Services Northwest - Vancouver WATurning Winds is a leading Therapeutic Boarding School counseling struggling teenagers from Washington who are coping with drug abuse/addiction (including marijuana), family difficulties, or rebelliousness. In our inspirational setting, teenagers receive ...
Behavior Modification ProgramsIt is my goal to provide therapeutic care from a trauma-informed perspective by providing a safe space for my clients to heal from trauma. There is increasing research that identifies the ...
Release Counseling!It is my goal to provide therapeutic care from a trauma-informed perspective by providing a safe space for my clients to heal from trauma. There is increasing research that identifies the ...
Release CounselingThis 10-session therapy group offers support to folks in recovery from chemical addiction transition their recovery from something they DO to becoming part of who they ARE. Jumping off from a ...
More Than the Motions: Embodying the Recovery LifestyleThis 10-session therapy group offers support to folks in recovery from chemical addiction transition their recovery from something they DO to becoming part of who they ARE. Jumping off from a ...
More Than the Motions: Embodying the Recovery LifestyleDanceWorks Performing Arts is the premiere training facility for dance lessons in Vancouver, Washington. For twenty five years, DanceWorks has established an unparalleled reputation. Offering unsurpassed dance instruction. Our purpose is ...
DanceWorks Performing ArtsIf you are caring for a loved one with dementia, you may have struggled with finding ways to keep them calm and engaged. Have you ever considered a stuffed animal? Don"t ...
Can a stuffed animal help your loved one with dementia?While it is not necessarily a specific disease on its own, dementia is an overall term that describes the grouping of symptoms that go with a decline in memory or thinking ...
Find a Dementia Services Facility in Vancouver WAHOPE Dementia Support is proud to announce our recent collaboration with the Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington (AAADSW) to bring Dementia Friendly Washington to Clark County!Dementia Friends ...
HOPE Dementia SupportEveryone wants a healthy brain. Those of us who are from the baby-boomer generations are especially concerned about dementia. Many of us have witnessed relatives or friends succumb to Alzheimer"s disease ...
Healthy Brain: How to Avoid DementiaMany people think of senior living facilities and memory care services like they are one in the same. They believe these services are interchangeable. In reality, senior living and memory care ...
Senior Living vs. Memory Care Services: How Do They Differ?If you"ve been diagnosed with dementia, you may feel anger, shock, fear about how your memory and personality may change in the future, or profound sadness and grief at the loss ...
Coping with a New Dementia DiagnosisDementia is the loss of cognitive functioningthinking, remembering, and reasoningand behavioral abilities to such an extent that it interferes with a person"s daily life and activities. These functions include memory, language ...
Understanding DementiaA diagnosis of Alzheimer"s or dementia can be devastating, but if either disease is in its early stage, it"s important to start making plans now. Sadly, many patients with memory loss ...
Alzheimer and dementia asset managementSocial Distancing and Mental Health We need each other. Being isolated from other people can make our physical and mental health worse and can especially trigger anxiety and depression. Especially if you ...
Resources for Coping with COVID-19.I became a licensed mental health counselor in the state of Washington in 2011, after obtaining my Master"s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Fuller Theological Seminary in 2005 and ...
Peregrine Counseling ServicesA movement practice to help metabolize all the things in small, but frequent doses. Somatic Groundwork is an experiential movement system designed to support body-mind organization. The gentle and nourishing movements in ...
Somatic GroundworkWhy Healthy Baby, Healthy Parent Isn't Enough For Many ...
Why Healthy Baby, Healthy Parent Isn't Enough For Many.Who doesn't need more tools in their tool box for managing stress and anxiety??? Here are some more! ...
Relax like a Boss - 15 Relaxation Techniques To Reduce StressDepression doesn"t discriminate; it can affect anyone and everyone. But unfortunately, if you"re a woman, you"re at higher risk for developing depression: approximately twice as many women are diagnosed with depression ...
Women and Depression: Everything You Need to KnowClark County Teen Talk Nonjudgmental support for teens, by teens Monday to Thursday: 4-9 pm Friday: 4-7 pm Call 360.397.CHAT [2428] or text 360.984.0936 ccteentalk1@hotmail.com www.ccteentalk.clark.wa.gov Coping With Depression Top Seven Self-Help Tips 1. Cultivate supportive relationships 2. Take care ...
Clark County Teen Talk - Coping with DepressionTo provide compassionate, evidence-based care to individuals and families that is tailored to their needs and goals. Our mission is to provide trauma-informed therapy that is inclusive and accepting of anyone ...
HALCYON COUNSELINGDepression is a mental illness that affects what you think, feel, and do. Among other things, depression can cause feelings of hopelessness. You may have lost interest in activities you once ...
Depression Treatment in Vancouver, WAPROVIDING EFFECTIVE COUNSELING FOR TEENS & YOUNG ADULT INDIVIDUALS STRUGGLING WITH DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY ...
TEEN & YOUNG ADULT THERAPYCollecting Life-Tools The goal with this exercise is to start collecting "tools" for your life toolbox. An example of a life-tool is meditation, mindful thinking, yoga and many more. The goal with ...
Dealing With Anxiety is ToughThe simple idea behind the Life Enhancement Method is that all humans are born with an innate means of healing themselves. Through the use of tools such as Breath, meditation, hypnosis, ...
THE LIFE ENHANCEMENT METHODCedar Hills Hospital is dedicated to providing outstanding care and treatment to the men and women who bravely serve the United States Armed Force including active duty, family members, and veterans. Our ...
Cedar Hills Hospital- Military programNow that spring is here, depression sufferers in the Pacific Northwest are likely breathing a collective sigh of relief. But while sunshine can help people who suffer from depression, change in ...
HEALING DEPRESSIONNLP was created by Richard Bandler and John Grinder in California, USA in the 1970s. Bandler & Grinder found a connection between the neurological processes ("neuro"), language ("linguistic") and behavioral patterns ...
Neuro-linguistic programmingDanceWorks Performing Arts is the premiere training facility for dance lessons in Vancouver, Washington. For twenty five years, DanceWorks has established an unparalleled reputation. Offering unsurpassed dance instruction. Our purpose is ...
DanceWorks Performing ArtsAround 2012, something started going wrong in the lives of teens. In just the five years between 2010 and 2015, the number of U.S. teens who felt useless and joyless classic ...
With teen mental health deteriorating over five years, there's a likely culpritIntroducing an easy-to-understand introduction to spiritual/religious trauma. Put your earbuds in, kick back your feet and learn about spirituality, and how it might show up later in life after one has ...
Spiritual Trauma- What is it? Check out this Podcast with Julia Schetky LSWAIC/LMHCAPostpartum Awareness It"s hard to believe that the birth of a baby would bring emotions other than joy, elatement, and hope. So many positive emotions surface when seeing new life enter the world. ...
Signs of Postpartum DepressionOur vision is to inspire and empower change in our clients. We focus on guiding our clients to rally their strengths, discover new strengths and ideas so that you can first ...
Real Life CounselingIn our first session we will get to know each other, build trust and also have fun. It's not serious all the time! As we continue, each session will be based ...
Individual Counseling Services - For Teens Experiencing Anxiety and DepressionYour depression is as unique as you are. But whether you are experiencing severe or mild depression, you undoubtedly have tried to get yourself "unstuck." Let"s face it, life under "normal" ...
The Depression Issue Learn Ways to ThriveHorses are powerful in body and spirit, yet they can help us find peace in the chaos of our lives. That chaos could be cancer, some other illness, career change, etc. ...
The Healing Power of Horses A Cancer Survivor's StoryAs a Therapist and Wellness Coach, I help my clients explore new perspectives and skills so they can live life with less stress and overwhelm and experience more joy on their ...
Be Inspired Counseling and Wellness CoachingIs depression a serious disease? Yes. The National Institute of Mental Health maintains that, "Depressive illness can often interfere with normal functioning and cause pain and suffering not only to those who ...
Is depression a serious disease?With over 3 million treatments delivered, NeuroStar TMS is a FDA-cleared, non-drug, and safe treatment for depression. Our Aim is True. Our Aim is You. ...
NeuroStarDepression has a way of seeping into every aspect of our lives. In short, depression can impact our friendships. Since the symptoms of depression include a lack of energy, a drain ...
Depression and its Impact On Our FriendshipsMaitri Mental Health utilizes an integrated and innovative model to provide individuals with optimal health, bringing balance to body, mind, and spirit. We understand that the human experience involves transforming pain ...
MAITRI MENTAL HEALTH"This presentation will review the ketogenic diet, its safety, and its use in treating obesity, diabetes, and psychiatric disorders. The ketogenic diet has been used since the 1920's for the treatment ...
The Ketogenic diet in medicine and psychiatryShort answer, yes. 6 million a year.* There is a societal stigma around depression for both men and women. Depression is becoming more accepted and normalized but has a long way ...
Do Guys Get Depressed?The Queer Youth Resource Center (QYRC) is an established 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to the mission of serving lesbian, gay, bi, pan, trans, nonbinary, intersex, asexual/aromantic, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ ) ...
Queer Youth Resource Center - VancouverIn the context of high conflict separation or divorce and for any number of reasons a child can lose contact with a parent, or otherwise experience a rupture or strain in ...
Reunification TherapyI approach therapy from a person-centered approach, tailoring treatment to meet an individual where their needs are. I believe building a therapeutic relationship is the most important aspect to therapy. I ...
Self-esteemWhat comes to mind when you think of postpartum depression? Maybe a news story of someone hurting their kids or a new mom struggling with the transition into motherhood. The truth is, ...
CAN MEN GET POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION?Men are strong, work alone, get the job done and never show weakness. Works great in a Rambo movie but not so much in real life. I find that men spend ...
MEN'S COUNSELINGMillions of Americans suffer from depression. If you experience symptoms of depression, including feelings of sadness or loss of interest, Janelle Adams MA, LMFT, ATR, and the team at In Touch ...
In Touch Counseling ServicesA resource for teens and young adults with special health care needs, chronic illness, physical or developmental disabilities. Transition Process Like other transitions in life, Health Transition is a process, not a one-time ...
Adolescent Health Transition ProjectKids face unique challenges as their identities emerge and they start to figure out who they are and how they fit in. Refresh Therapy is here to support kids as they ...
BullyingI believe in a therapeutic environment that is non-blaming and respectful, that strives to help families recognize and harness their strengths and resources to make a stand, together, against problems that ...
Sand PlayWhat Sets Us Apart? The challenge for many families seeking out a care home for developmentally disabled adults is knowing what to look for. Here are a few reasons Stephen"s Place stands ...
Stephen's Place focuses on family and community.The service systems for people with disabilities can be difficult to understand and navigate. The following comparison (and printable side by side bulletin) show the many services available to individuals with ...
SUPPORTS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN WA STATEOur focus is to help individuals heal, strengthen, and gain personal insight through the use of neurofeedback and counseling. We believe in the pursuit of holistic healing.We promise to be there ...
Alternative Behavioral TherapyThe Developmental Disabilities Administration is transforming lives by providing support and fostering partnerships that empower people to live the lives they want. The 2021-2023 Strategic Plan describes our work and expected ...
Developmental Disabilities AdministrationCDC"s National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities has information on certain developmental disabilities. Click on the following links to learn more: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Autism Spectrum Disorder Cerebral Palsy Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Fragile X ...
Specific Types Developmental DisabilitiesI specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, PTSD and trauma-related problems (like relationship problems, difficulties regulating emotions), and life-adjustment issues (life transitions, aging, loneliness, caregiving, etc.). In addition to cognitive-behavioral ...
PTSDPROVIDING EFFECTIVE COUNSELING FOR TEENS & YOUNG ADULT INDIVIDUALS STRUGGLING WITH DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY ...
TEEN & YOUNG ADULT THERAPYIt sounds very technical but the purpose of dialectical behavior therapy is pretty basic: to change negative, self-harming behaviors. This often encompasses addiction, borderline personality disorder, and other similar conditions where ...
Dialectical Behavior TherapyMillions of Americans suffer from depression. If you experience symptoms of depression, including feelings of sadness or loss of interest, Janelle Adams MA, LMFT, ATR, and the team at In Touch ...
In Touch Counseling ServicesDepression, anxiety, fatigue, a sudden inability to manage stress, can erode your quality of life. At Healthy Thoughts Counseling we help guide you toward engaging in LIFE again. In some cases ...
Are you LIVING or just EXISTING?Mental Health Programs Outpatient Counseling - For individuals, families and couples. Community Support Team (CST) - A unique community-based team that is built around providing the services that best fit each ...
Sea Mar-Community Services NorthwestTreatment for anxiety often includes a combination of medication and talk therapy. A type of therapy that"s been shown to be effective for treating anxiety is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which can ...
Rainier SpringsTurning Winds is one of the nation"s top academic Therapeutic Boarding Schools focused on helping troubled teen boys and girls from Vancouver, WA with overcoming behavior issues. Making the shift into ...
Turning WindsOur goal was to create a place for you to settle in and tell your story. Everybody has one, and we want to hear yours. Counseling is a process that encourages ...
Refresh TherapyWhat is dissociative identity disorder (DID)? Dissociative identity disorder (DID) was formerly called multiple personality disorder. People with DID develop one or more alternate personalities that function with or without the awareness ...
Dissociative Identity Disorder (Multiple Personality Disorder)What is Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) formally known as Multiple Personality Disorder (MPD)? We all dissociate to a degree, such as daydreaming, or when involved in a project and not aware of ...
What is DID (Dissociative Identity Disorder)Dissociative Identity Disorder is commonly called Multiple Personality Disorder. The disorder is generally misunderstood and often sensationally or inaccurately depicted in the media. However, did you know numerous studies have shown ...
The Connection Between Dissociative Identity Disorder and Sex TraffickingDisability Evaluation Under Social Security has been specially prepared to provide physicians and other health professionals with an understanding of the disability programs administered by the Social Security Administration. It explains ...
Disability Evaluation Under Social SecurityWhen I was working as a social worker in our local Emergency Department, I would often refer to Visiting Angels. They consistently impressed me with their promptness, and compassionate care to ...
Visiting Angels Caregiver resource in Vancouver, Wa and surrounding areasThe service systems for people with disabilities can be difficult to understand and navigate. The following comparison (and printable side by side bulletin) show the many services available to individuals with ...
SUPPORTS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN WA STATEWhat Sets Us Apart? The challenge for many families seeking out a care home for developmentally disabled adults is knowing what to look for. Here are a few reasons Stephen"s Place stands ...
Stephen's Place focuses on family and community.The Developmental Disabilities Administration is transforming lives by providing support and fostering partnerships that empower people to live the lives they want. The 2021-2023 Strategic Plan describes our work and expected ...
Developmental Disabilities AdministrationWho doesn't need more tools in their tool box for managing stress and anxiety??? Here are some more! ...
Relax like a Boss - 15 Relaxation Techniques To Reduce StressYou may be wondering how to find a therapist who is right for you. I believe you should feel respected, heard, and understood and be able to trust that your therapist ...
Treatment of Trauma and DissociationDo you experience distressing emotions that appear to you, and perhaps to others, to be excessive given the current situation? Do you tend to be highly reactive to certain triggers? Is ...
Dissociative OrdersWhat is Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) formally known as Multiple Personality Disorder (MPD)? We all dissociate to a degree, such as daydreaming, or when involved in a project and not aware of ...
What is DID (Dissociative Identity Disorder)Dissociative Identity Disorder is commonly called Multiple Personality Disorder. The disorder is generally misunderstood and often sensationally or inaccurately depicted in the media. However, did you know numerous studies have shown ...
The Connection Between Dissociative Identity Disorder and Sex TraffickingToday, more than 23 million American children live in a single-parent household.1 If you are going through a divorce and have children younger than 18, child custody will be a contentious ...
Divorce and Child Custody: Everything You Need to KnowScience tells us little about how to best tell children that parents will divorce. Some studies focus on how parents tell children, but few address the children's reactions. If you are ...
Mom and Dad Have Something to Tell You: Six Tips for Talking to Kids About DivorceEvery couple has a moment when they start to fight more than talk, feel angry or withdrawn rather than connected with their partner.It is really hard to gracefully manage problems in ...
Couples Counseling and Marriage TherapyDivorces are never easy and can get messy. You should make every effort to avoid this unfortunate event, which occurs for 40 to 50 percent of U.S. marriages.1 But if you"re ...
Four Questions You Must Ask Before Filing for DivorceArthur D. Curtis Children's Justice Center is a nationally accredited Children's Advocacy Center that provides a safe, child-focused place for alleged child victims of criminal-level abuse and their non-offending family members. The ...
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Anger Management in downtown Vancouver Wa.The SafeChoice Program advocates for, educates, and supports those affected by domestic violence. SafeChoice has been a leader in providing domestic violence services to Clark County since 1974. In addition to ...
YWCA- Safe Choice, SW WashingtonIn an effort to leverage the power of collective action, Vesta has compiled a resource document to provide better support and advocacy for victims of domestic violence. This resource document provides ...
Vesta Domestic Violence ResourcesWashington Domestic Violence and Batterer Intervention Classes Online DVclass.com is a cutting edge online learning program designed to be taken online from Washington using any computer, laptop or other Internet ready device. ...
Vancouver Washington Domestic Violence Classes OnlineThe SafeChoice Program advocates for, educates, and supports those affected by domestic violence. SafeChoice has been a leader in providing domestic violence services to Clark County since 1974. In addition to ...
SafeChoice Domestic Violence ProgramThe Vancouver Police Department is actively involved in a coordinated community response against Domestic Violence that includes participation in the Clark County Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Task Force and the ...
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Effects of Illegal Drugs on the HeartAA meetings throughout the Vancouver Area. If you need help, please come!! If you need to talk to someone RIGHT NOW, call this number: 360-694-3870 Looking for service opportunities? ...
Vancouver Intergroup Alcoholics AnonymousREACH Too expands the scope of services to people seeking recovery from addiction. REACH Too extends CVAB"s reach to participants in Clark County Drug Court, Family Treatment Court, Veterans Court and ...
REACH TOO - CVABIt"s no secret that Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can be debilitating at times in one"s life. It"s also no secret that PTSD can negatively impact the effectiveness of other mental ...
Substance Use Disorders & PTSD ConnectionSubstance abuse begins when someone takes a substance to change the way they feel currently. Everyone knows what kind of damage illegal substances like heroin, crack cocaine and methamphetamine can do, ...
Understanding Drug AddictionMarijuana Anonymous is a fellowship of people who share our experience, strength, and hope with each other that we may solve our common problem and help others to recover from marijuana ...
Marijuana AnonymousWhat is Refuge Recovery? We are a peer-led movement using buddhist-inspired practices and principles, combined with successful recovery community structures, to overcome addiction. We offer recovery from all forms of addiction through ...
Refuge RecoveryTeenagers may be involved with drugs in various ways. Experimentation at this age is common. Unfortunately, most teens do not realize how their actions affect their futures. They might think they ...
Make Sure You Know the Signs of Teen Drug UseIf you or someone you love is addicted to opioids, then you know that kicking the habit & taking back control is no simple task, & going cold turkey is much ...
Opioid Addiction & TreatmentDid you know that 90 Americans die every single day from opioid overdoses? Out of those 90 people, 60 people die from prescription drug overdoses? With the growing number of people in ...
Dangers of opioids"Serenity Lane"s Intensive Outpatient Treatment program in Vancouver, WA is a ten-week program of group therapy, individual counseling and education about the disease of addiction. Treatment groups meet three times a ...
Serenity Lane Treatment CenterTrack your sobriety with a community that understands what you"re going through. Build new daily habits and learn from others who are making changes happen. It might feel like you're alone, but you're ...
I am sober - sobriety app for Android & IOSOur treatment programs let you work with skilled and deeply compassionate healthcare professionals who value your privacy and understand what the journey to recovery takes. They"ll help you navigate the steps ...
Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder Services - Lifeline Connections Vancouver OfficeWhen any type of family member suffers with an addiction, it's heart wrenching. It's even worse when it's your parent. Perhaps this is a situation you're currently dealing with in your ...
What to do if You Have an Addicted ParentCocaine is a highly addictive and dangerous illicit substance that plague millions of Americans each year. Learn here about the dangers, warning signs, and how cocaine addiction can be treated. Cocaine Abuse Cocaine ...
Cocaine Addition & TreatmentThis 10-session therapy group offers support to folks in recovery from chemical addiction transition their recovery from something they DO to becoming part of who they ARE. Jumping off from a ...
More Than the Motions: Embodying the Recovery LifestyleXChange Recovery has been working diligently alongside people fighting addiction in Washington State. We strive to help people overcome their addiction, rebuild their lives and restore their families. Once they establish ...
XChange Recovery - Fighting Addiction in Washington StatePersonality Disorders are serious mental-health conditions which affect millions of people. They are often misunderstood and undiagnosed. ...
Out Of the FogAs a member of the community, you are an important part of Sea Mar"s team. We value our relationships with patients and our goal is to establish trust between you and ...
Sea Mar Community Health CentersCedar Hills Hospital is dedicated to providing outstanding care and treatment to the men and women who bravely serve the United States Armed Force including active duty, family members, and veterans. Our ...
Cedar Hills Hospital- Military programThis 10-session therapy group offers support to folks in recovery from chemical addiction transition their recovery from something they DO to becoming part of who they ARE. Jumping off from a ...
More Than the Motions: Embodying the Recovery LifestyleOur Intensive Outpatient program is intended to provide a higher level of care treatment option for adults struggling with an eating disorder. ...
Portland DBT Institute- Eating Disorder Intensive Out-patient ProgramSometimes it is easy to dismiss unhealthy views, habits and relationships with food, exercise and body image becausewelllet"s be realit seems that everyone is always either on a diet or complaining ...
DO I HAVE AN EATING DISORDER OR DISORDERED EATING?What is Diabetes? Diabetes is becoming increasingly prevalent and more and more American"s are being diagnosed as "pre-diabetic" each year. Diabetes occurs when your cells become less responsive to insulin. Insulin is ...
Diabetes and Blood Sugar ManagementActually, maybe not such a trend as one we have borrowed from other food cultures. Have you been to one of the healthy fast-food places and fallen in love with their ...
Build-a-bowl: Quick meals with great sauces.Have you ever stopped and wondered how often you are clouded with media telling you to change your appearance, body shape, or overall look in order to be "prettier, thinner, tanner," ...
Body ShameNon-invasive Ancient Mayan techniques combined with modern knowledge of anatomy. Gentle manipulation of muscles and tendons supporting the belly organs. Used to aid digestive functions and increase fertility. ...
HealingWazeGroup Practice Dedicated to Helping Women & Men of All Ages with Eating Disorder Issues. Our treatment programs are specialized for people with issues that deal with Binge Eating * Body Shame * ...
EATING DISORDERS COUNSELING OF VANCOUVERI wanted to take a moment to talk about Eating Disorders and their potential impact on the pelvic floor. Over my years of treating girls and women with pelvic floor problems, ...
Eating Disorders and Pelvic Floor ProblemsBulimia nervosa (BN) is an eating disorder that involves binge eating and purging. It effects approximately 1% of young women and 0.1% of young men and co-morbid disorders, such as mood ...
WHAT IS BULIMIA?DO YOU FEEL OUT OF CONTROL OR SHAMEFUL WHEN YOU EAT? HAVE YOU TRIED TO STOP OVEREATING ONLY TO FIND YOURSELF AT IT AGAIN? DO YOU HIDE FOOD OR EVIDENCE OF EATING? You may ...
BINGE EATING DISORDER COUNSELINGDO YOU FEEL LIKE YOU"RE LIVING IN THE WRONG BODY? DO YOU THINK CHANGING YOUR BODY, NO MATTER THE COSTS, WILL MEAN ACCEPTANCE? SOMETIMES THE IDEALS WITHIN THE LGBTQ COMMUNITY CAN BE HARSHER ...
LGBTQ & EATING DISORDERSAt what point does being health conscious or a fitness enthusiast morph from something positive and fulfilling into something problematic, or even physically dangerous? Or, more simply put, when does your ...
ORTHOREXIA: WHEN 'CLEAN EATING' & 'FOOD RULES' START TO RULE YOUR LIFE!The Fantasy of Being Thin I work with women of all shapes, sizes, ages and backgrounds. Some women have been "overweight" their entire lives. Other have gone through considerable (and in some ...
THE FANTASY OF BEING THINWhat It"s REALLY Like to Live with an Eating Disorder? Sometimes it may be difficult to explain, especially to those who have never themselves experienced an eating disorder. Your family and friends ...
EATING DISORDERS: A WALK IN YOUR SHOESIf you"re wondering if you can learn to manage your symptoms of anxiety and burnout, it"s possible! Using anxiety therapy techniques gathered from years of experience, I have helped countless clients ...
Anxiety and BurnoutWe do not approach OCSB through a porn or sex addiction lens, and we do not prescribe twelve-step programs as part of the recovery process. Healthy sexuality is a core part ...
The Center for Couples & Sex Therapy,I wrote this as a prologue to the Greek version of Easy Ego State Interventions and realized that it will make a good post: I have been looking through the lenses of ...
My History with Ego State TherapyLocal Health Connect talks with Jocelyn Fitzgerald about Art Therapy & EMDR. ...
Let's make a Health Connection Podcast - We explore Art Therapy & EMDR with guest Jocelyn Fitzgerald!Are your considering EMDR Therapy? You may be asking yourself one of the following questions: Can my illness get better by treating it emotionally? How can Somatic Mental Health Counseling help me? Does EMDR really ...
CAN EMDR REALLY HELP WITH CHRONIC PAIN AND ILLNESS?I wrote this as a prologue to the Greek version of Easy Ego State Interventions and realized that it will make a good post: I have been looking through the lenses of ...
My History with Ego State TherapyDo you experience distressing emotions that appear to you, and perhaps to others, to be excessive given the current situation? Do you tend to be highly reactive to certain triggers? Is ...
Dissociative OrdersThe 8 Phases Of EMDR Therapy Phase 1: History taking (assessment of readiness). Phase 2: Incorporates learning and practicing of distress tolerance skills (coping skills) to control intense emotions that are coming up ...
The 8 Phases Of EMDR TherapyImprove Your Life with Our Mental Health Services Get your life on track with our mental health counseling, case management and medication management services in Vancouver and Clark County, Washington. Our clinic ...
Lutheran Community Services Northwest - Mental Health CounselingLEARN Explore Benefits Of EMDR Therapy A form of therapy that provides quicker relief than other previously applied counseling methods Helps one heal by removing emotional blocks Together We WILL GO THROUGH The 8 Phases ...
EMDR in Vancouver WashingtonThe VWS Comprehensive Holistic Care Team is made up of healthcare providers practicing at our studio. Each provider specializes in holistic therapies that contribute to our whole self"s well-being: our body, ...
VANCOUVER WELLNESS STUDIOWe all want to be happy and live a fulfilling life. This includes being connected to ourselves and to others in a healthy way. In order to do this, we need ...
EMDR Therapy?The 8 Phases of EMDR Therapy *Adapted from F. Shapiro (2001) Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing: Basic principles, protocols and procedures (2nd edition) New York: Guilford Press. 1. In the first ...
What is A EMDR Therapy Session Like?The stress of modern life can make real relaxation an elusive dream. Yet there is no reason life has to be filled with anxiety and stress. If you take some time ...
7 Powerful Relaxation Techniques"This presentation will review the ketogenic diet, its safety, and its use in treating obesity, diabetes, and psychiatric disorders. The ketogenic diet has been used since the 1920's for the treatment ...
The Ketogenic diet in medicine and psychiatryWho doesn't need more tools in their tool box for managing stress and anxiety??? Here are some more! ...
Relax like a Boss - 15 Relaxation Techniques To Reduce StressOur vision is to inspire and empower change in our clients. We focus on guiding our clients to rally their strengths, discover new strengths and ideas so that you can first ...
Real Life CounselingPersonality Disorders are serious mental-health conditions which affect millions of people. They are often misunderstood and undiagnosed. ...
Out Of the FogThe service systems for people with disabilities can be difficult to understand and navigate. The following comparison (and printable side by side bulletin) show the many services available to individuals with ...
SUPPORTS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN WA STATEAll About Psychological Assessment What can psych testing do for my child? Sometimes parents, teachers, or providers require the expertise of a Pediatric Psychologist. Psychologists are uniquely trained to perform a psychological assessments ...
Northwest Pediatric PsychologyGetting Ahead of Transition is an online workshop to help parents learn essential elements to transition their child from treatment into home life successfully. This workshop will assist you in understanding ...
Getting Ahead of TransitionOur focus is to help individuals heal, strengthen, and gain personal insight through the use of neurofeedback and counseling. We believe in the pursuit of holistic healing.We promise to be there ...
Alternative Behavioral TherapyIf you"re wondering if you can learn to manage your symptoms of anxiety and burnout, it"s possible! Using anxiety therapy techniques gathered from years of experience, I have helped countless clients ...
Anxiety and BurnoutOur advocates are comprised of social workers and counselors who will walk along side you throughout your pregnancy...and beyond. You'll be matched with an advocate who is nonjudgmental, supportive and someone ...
EXPECTANT PARENT ADVOCACYOur approach to porn addiction recovery counseling integrates the best research with the best practices in a clear way. (Often, you get either the best practices or the best research, rarely ...
Restored LifeThe process of change in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy is divided into nine steps. The first step involves a couple"s assessment and understanding of the problem. Therapeutic relationship between a couple and ...
The Process of Change in Emotionally Focused Couples TherapyAs EFT trained therapists with a specialty in trauma recovery we enjoy working with couples where one or more partners have experienced trauma or who have PTSD. At Vancouver EMDR Therapy ...
Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples is a Perfect Fit for Trauma RecoveryTurning Winds is a leading Therapeutic Boarding School counseling struggling teenagers from Washington who are coping with drug abuse/addiction (including marijuana), family difficulties, or rebelliousness. In our inspirational setting, teenagers receive ...
Behavior Modification ProgramsMany couples struggle to communicate their attachment needs for love, appreciation, and support. It is difficult to express our heartfelt feelings when we feel vulnerable, especially when our vulnerabilities trigger fear of rejection, ...
How We Apply Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for Couples in Marriage CounselingI specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, PTSD and trauma-related problems (like relationship problems, difficulties regulating emotions), and life-adjustment issues (life transitions, aging, loneliness, caregiving, etc.). In addition to cognitive-behavioral ...
PTSDYou don"t have to struggle alone. Women"s therapy can be of real benefit, providing you help for a wide range of problems ...
Women Therapy in VancouverToday, more than 23 million American children live in a single-parent household.1 If you are going through a divorce and have children younger than 18, child custody will be a contentious ...
Divorce and Child Custody: Everything You Need to KnowNew research challenges the deeply held notion that family relationships can't be dissolved and suggests that estrangement is not all that uncommon. ...
Debunking Myths About EstrangementWe are dedicated to providing quality products and services to assist you in discovering your own self-power, authenticity and value. We honor all life paths and are here to assist you ...
Integrity CounselingScience tells us little about how to best tell children that parents will divorce. Some studies focus on how parents tell children, but few address the children's reactions. If you are ...
Mom and Dad Have Something to Tell You: Six Tips for Talking to Kids About DivorceDivorces are never easy and can get messy. You should make every effort to avoid this unfortunate event, which occurs for 40 to 50 percent of U.S. marriages.1 But if you"re ...
Four Questions You Must Ask Before Filing for DivorceEvery couple has a moment when they start to fight more than talk, feel angry or withdrawn rather than connected with their partner.It is really hard to gracefully manage problems in ...
Couples Counseling and Marriage TherapyIn the context of high conflict separation or divorce and for any number of reasons a child can lose contact with a parent, or otherwise experience a rupture or strain in ...
Reunification TherapyWe believe that you already know you"re ready for change, and we partner with you to shed light on your strengths, and discover strategies that lead you on a path to ...
Empowering People to GrowIndividual counseling often begins out of times of struggle and allows for a private and meaningful connection with a therapist while experiencing a professional context that promotes self-understanding, healing, and growth. ...
Communication and relationships with self and othersA movement practice to help metabolize all the things in small, but frequent doses. Somatic Groundwork is an experiential movement system designed to support body-mind organization. The gentle and nourishing movements in ...
Somatic GroundworkLoss, depression, loneliness, family conflicts, and chronic pain are all common difficulties seniors and Baby Boomers face. It is estimated that 1 in 4 older adults are suffering from a mental health ...
Counseling for Older AdultsVancouver Expressive Arts offers a comprehensive training program for individuals who want to pursue a career in Expressive Arts Therapy. Courses are scheduled as monthly intensive long weekends, so that students ...
The Vancouver Expressive Arts ProgramDivorces are never easy and can get messy. You should make every effort to avoid this unfortunate event, which occurs for 40 to 50 percent of U.S. marriages.1 But if you"re ...
Four Questions You Must Ask Before Filing for DivorceScience tells us little about how to best tell children that parents will divorce. Some studies focus on how parents tell children, but few address the children's reactions. If you are ...
Mom and Dad Have Something to Tell You: Six Tips for Talking to Kids About DivorceNAMI Family Support Group is a peer-led support group for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. Gain insight from the challenges and ...
NAMISWWA - Family Support Groups - OnlineThe stress of modern life can make real relaxation an elusive dream. Yet there is no reason life has to be filled with anxiety and stress. If you take some time ...
7 Powerful Relaxation TechniquesWhy Healthy Baby, Healthy Parent Isn't Enough For Many ...
Why Healthy Baby, Healthy Parent Isn't Enough For Many.Men are strong, work alone, get the job done and never show weakness. Works great in a Rambo movie but not so much in real life. I find that men spend ...
MEN'S COUNSELINGSome of the most important advancements in the diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders in the last decade have come from an improved understanding of trauma and trauma-related disorders. Post-traumatic stress ...
Post Traumatic Stress DisorderIf your child struggles with anxiety or behavioral issues you know with every fiber in your body that life can feel really difficult. You know the days and nights that feel ...
Attachment IssuesNow in paperback! Here is the book that updates the rulebook, giving parents the training and skills they need to transform their teenage children into strong, confident, productive adults. ...
Yes, Your Teen is Crazy!: Loving Your Kid Without Losing Your MindToday, more than 23 million American children live in a single-parent household.1 If you are going through a divorce and have children younger than 18, child custody will be a contentious ...
Divorce and Child Custody: Everything You Need to KnowI became a licensed mental health counselor in the state of Washington in 2011, after obtaining my Master"s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Fuller Theological Seminary in 2005 and ...
Peregrine Counseling ServicesFamily relationships are often difficult to navigate. Troubles frequently arise during major life transitions and developmental milestones. Family therapy works to help family members improve communication and resolve conflicts.In family therapy, ...
Peace of Mind TherapyIn the context of high conflict separation or divorce and for any number of reasons a child can lose contact with a parent, or otherwise experience a rupture or strain in ...
Reunification TherapyThe Stigma Project: SW Washington. This panel discussion, is the first of four events planned to deepen the conversation around Stigma in SW WA. We are so proud of CAP's team ...
The Stigma ProjectNothing can prepare you for the moment you discover that the person closest to you, the person you count on the most, has betrayed your trust whether through other relationships, pornography ...
Betrayal TraumaPersonality Disorders are serious mental-health conditions which affect millions of people. They are often misunderstood and undiagnosed. ...
Out Of the FogI approach therapy from a person-centered approach, tailoring treatment to meet an individual where their needs are. I believe building a therapeutic relationship is the most important aspect to therapy. I ...
Self-esteemYou don"t have to struggle alone. Women"s therapy can be of real benefit, providing you help for a wide range of problems ...
Women Therapy in VancouverWe are dedicated to providing quality products and services to assist you in discovering your own self-power, authenticity and value. We honor all life paths and are here to assist you ...
Integrity CounselingThe transition from childhood to adolescence is a big developmental leap. Teens are discovering and exploring their identity in the midst of their families and peers. Separation is salient to their ...
Transition From Childhood To AdolescenceEvery couple has a moment when they start to fight more than talk, feel angry or withdrawn rather than connected with their partner.It is really hard to gracefully manage problems in ...
Couples Counseling and Marriage TherapyIntroducing an easy-to-understand introduction to spiritual/religious trauma. Put your earbuds in, kick back your feet and learn about spirituality, and how it might show up later in life after one has ...
Spiritual Trauma- What is it? Check out this Podcast with Julia Schetky LSWAIC/LMHCAAll About Psychological Assessment What can psych testing do for my child? Sometimes parents, teachers, or providers require the expertise of a Pediatric Psychologist. Psychologists are uniquely trained to perform a psychological assessments ...
Northwest Pediatric PsychologyBoth anxiety and fear can be experienced in a healthy and adaptive way. Both anxiety and fear serve the purpose of keeping you and everyone else out of trouble and alive. Fear ...
Fear and Anxiety: How they can be helpful and how they are differentAre you confused by what is happening to you? You are easily annoyed and anxious. You find that the most ridiculous things irritate you. You feel fearful and alone. Sometimes you even ...
Trauma and EMDR Therapy for Teens, Women and Men in Vancouver, WANW Horse Source Magazine Article on coaching with horses; a client's story. ...
Dissolving the GooAngela Interviews Tony Pound, LMHC on this week"s Zoom Mental Health Series. Below is the process they talk about. Watch to see how you can battle the misinformation you believe about ...
How To Overcome FEAR and MISINFORMATION about Yourselfn fact, some studies show that up to 75% of Americans experience some level of dental related fear and 20% avoid dental care because of it. If you have a fear ...
SOLUTIONS FOR OVERCOMING DENTAL FEARGetting Ahead of Transition is an online workshop to help parents learn essential elements to transition their child from treatment into home life successfully. This workshop will assist you in understanding ...
Getting Ahead of TransitionEveryone can benefit from having someone to talk to, bounce ideas off of, and to know that another genuinely cares about your well-being and life choices. One of the most valuable ...
Communication and Assertiveness trainingThe goal of New Journeys is to help people experiencing first episode psychosis get back on track with their life and achieve optimal role functioning at home, school, work, as well ...
First Episode PsychosisThe New Journeys program is focused on providing critically needed comprehensive treatment to youth and young adults who are experiencing their first episode of psychosis. Treatment services are provided through a ...
NEW JOURNEYS - FIRST EPISODE PSYCHOSISForensic psychology is the study and practice of psychology within the legal system. As forensic psychologists, we study psychological aspects as they pertain to issues in the law. The legal system ...
Forensic psychologyMy practice specializes in treating individuals, couples and families, and through years of experience, I"m confident that no problem is too great to overcome.Areas of psychological assessment and treatment that are ...
Counseling for Parenting-Related IssuesThe following information is provided for those interested in seeking the services of a Gestalt therapist. All professionals listed have completed or are in the process of completing training with GTTC-NW. ...
LOOKING FOR A GESTALT THERAPIST?I approach all clients" situations with this as an underlying goal: to recognize and know how valuable you are as a human being and to honor and respect that value in ...
Valuing Ourselves and Those Around UsOnline Marriage Counseling in Oregon, Washington and California OPEN TO ALL COUPLES Do you feel like you and your partner are drifting apart? Are you longing for a closer relationship? Do you wish to restore ...
Marriage CounselingEvery couple has a moment when they start to fight more than talk, feel angry or withdrawn rather than connected with their partner.It is really hard to gracefully manage problems in ...
Couples Counseling and Marriage TherapyCedar Hills Hospital is dedicated to providing outstanding care and treatment to the men and women who bravely serve the United States Armed Force including active duty, family members, and veterans. Our ...
Cedar Hills Hospital- Military programTo provide compassionate, evidence-based care to individuals and families that is tailored to their needs and goals. Our mission is to provide trauma-informed therapy that is inclusive and accepting of anyone ...
HALCYON COUNSELINGThis blog is about the tug of war that goes on when a person is dealing with different parts of themselves and can't find clarity, relief, or get to the root ...
A War Between Body, Mind, and SpiritVery few people know how to connect with or talk to someone who has lost someone very close to them to suicide. In the last ten years, I"ve lost two loved ...
PLEASE DON'T ASK ME HOW I'M DOINGThe death of a loved one is an overwhelming experience. When someone you love is dying or has died, life is forever changed. Hope Bereavement Services, a program of PeaceHealth Southwest Medical ...
Hope Bereavement ServicesWhat are normal causes of grief? Grief is a common experience and it is the normal reaction to a significant loss. A significant loss is a broad term that captures anything that ...
COPING WITH GRIEFTen years ago my dad killed himself and changed my life and the lives of everyone who loved him. When he died, I felt isolated in my grief. I wasn"t the ...
THE RIGHTS OF SUICIDE SURVIVORSImprove Your Life with Our Mental Health Services Get your life on track with our mental health counseling, case management and medication management services in Vancouver and Clark County, Washington. Our clinic ...
Lutheran Community Services Northwest - Mental Health CounselingHorses are powerful in body and spirit, yet they can help us find peace in the chaos of our lives. That chaos could be cancer, some other illness, career change, etc. ...
The Healing Power of Horses A Cancer Survivor's StoryI approach therapy from a person-centered approach, tailoring treatment to meet an individual where their needs are. I believe building a therapeutic relationship is the most important aspect to therapy. I ...
Self-esteemIntroducing an easy-to-understand introduction to spiritual/religious trauma. Put your earbuds in, kick back your feet and learn about spirituality, and how it might show up later in life after one has ...
Spiritual Trauma- What is it? Check out this Podcast with Julia Schetky LSWAIC/LMHCAYou don"t have to struggle alone. Women"s therapy can be of real benefit, providing you help for a wide range of problems ...
Women Therapy in VancouverWhy Healthy Baby, Healthy Parent Isn't Enough For Many ...
Why Healthy Baby, Healthy Parent Isn't Enough For Many.Address: 3102 NE 134th Ave., Vancouver, WA 98686 Primary Contact: Greg Pang, Kevin Hudson Primary Email: gpang@chhh.org, kevin.hudson@chhh.org Telephone: 360.425.8510, 360.253.4626 Website: http://www.chhh.org Membership: Provider Member 2021 Cities Served:Longview, Vancouver Counties Served:Clark, Cowlitz, Wahkiakum Agency Type: Hospice & Palliative ...
Community Home Health & Hospice VancouverFor patients who are receiving end-of-life care from a friend or relative, usually at home. The Hospice Program offers physical, emotional, and spiritual care for patients who are in advanced stages ...
Hospice careGRIEF WATCH is a publisher and manufacturer of bereavement books and materials used by families and professionals around the country. It is based at the 18th Ave Peace House, site of ...
GRIEF WATCHWhen you are grieving the loss of a loved one, you need your Community more than ever. Community Home Health & Hospice offers a safe place to find hope and healing ...
Local Grief Support GroupsIt hurts to lose someone. Find help at GriefShare. GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life"s most difficult experiences. You don"t have to ...
Grief Share - Grief Recovery Support Groups in Vancouver WashingtonAs Hoarding Disorder continues to be a growing problem and public health concern, professionals are challenged in finding effective approaches to address the issue. This presentation will provide a brief background ...
Hoarding Disorder Assessment, Treatment, and InterventionRestored Life Counseling is a Christian nonprofit counseling and research center helping all kinds of people overcome their deepest personal and relationship challenges. We specialize in the issues of porn addiction, ...
Restored Life CounselingPROVIDING EFFECTIVE COUNSELING FOR TEENS & YOUNG ADULT INDIVIDUALS STRUGGLING WITH DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY ...
TEEN & YOUNG ADULT THERAPYOur advocates are comprised of social workers and counselors who will walk along side you throughout your pregnancy...and beyond. You'll be matched with an advocate who is nonjudgmental, supportive and someone ...
EXPECTANT PARENT ADVOCACYDementia is the loss of cognitive functioningthinking, remembering, and reasoningand behavioral abilities to such an extent that it interferes with a person"s daily life and activities. These functions include memory, language ...
Understanding DementiaHypnosis is a powerful tool that will help you take control. When you are ready to quit for good then you are ready to succeed with Hypnosis. Do you feel like you ...
Stop Smoking with Hypnosis is Easier than you ThinkThere is not a person in the world that does not experience stress. Stress is a part of our everyday life. Consider the following: 43% of all adults suffer from the adverse effects ...
How Hypnosis can Reduce Stress and AnxietyPain affects everything: mood, relationships, careers, family, finances, self-esteem and confidence, just to name a few. Pain creates stress, and stress creates more pain a vicious cycle that can be broken ...
All You Never Knew You Wanted to Know About Chronic PainPain affects everything: mood, relationships, careers, family, finances, self-esteem and confidence, just to name a few. Pain creates stress, and stress creates more pain a vicious cycle that can be broken ...
All You Never Knew You Wanted to Know About Pain ManagementI cannot tell you how many times I"m asked "if you hypnotize me are you going to make me act like a monkey or do something silly?" I"m tempted to say ...
Therapeutic Hypnosis: I Won't Make You Act Like a MonkeyThe simple idea behind the Life Enhancement Method is that all humans are born with an innate means of healing themselves. Through the use of tools such as Breath, meditation, hypnosis, ...
THE LIFE ENHANCEMENT METHODHypnosis therapy can significantly increase the quality of life for those with dementia by slowing the decline of their cognitive, physical and social abilities. As a person with dementia begins to ...
Hypnosis for DementiaPain affects everything: mood, relationships, careers, family, finances, self-esteem and confidence, just to name a few. Pain creates stress, and stress creates more pain a vicious cycle that can be broken ...
All You Never Knew You Wanted to Know About Chronic PainIt is commonly known that too much stress over a long period of time has significant ramifications to your health. Yes, some stress may be good for us, but stress that ...
THE POWER OF HYPNOSIS FOR STRESS MANAGEMENTHypnosis is a powerful tool that will help you take control. When you are ready to quit for good then you are ready to succeed with Hypnosis. Do you feel like you ...
Stop Smoking with Hypnosis is Easier than you ThinkDid you know that your heart actually gives off more electrical impulses than your brain? The heart actually sends more signals to the brain than the brain sends to the heart! These ...
Can Your Heart Fix Problems Created by your Brain?Teenagers face unique challenges as their identities emerge and they start to figure out who they are and how they fit in. Refresh Therapy is here to support teenagers as they ...
TEEN THERAPYIt"s natural to argue or disagree on occasion. But when you fight more than you talk, feel angry and disconnected rather than close and loving, and your relationship becomes more painful ...
Online Marriage CounselingTending to mental health is just as important as tending to physical health. And that the two are interrelated makes it that much more important. Using a holistic, collaborative, creative, and ...
MENTAL HEALTH THERAPYIt"s natural to argue or disagree on occasion. But when you fight more than you talk, feel angry and disconnected rather than close and loving, and your relationship becomes more painful ...
Online Marriage CounselingDifferent people have different things they want out of life and out of their intimate relationships. If you strongly desire a monogamous relationship, and are not comfortable with polyamorous relationships, then ...
Is polyamory a bad idea?Take a quiz to learn your love language. Also for parents who want to find out the love language of their child(ren). Great for couples! ...
Learn your love language!Today, more than 23 million American children live in a single-parent household.1 If you are going through a divorce and have children younger than 18, child custody will be a contentious ...
Divorce and Child Custody: Everything You Need to KnowNon-monogamy can be any form of sexual relationship outside of another relationship you may be in. Love does not have to be involved, it can be purely physical. Polyamory means many ...
Is non monogamy the same as polyamory?Introducing an easy-to-understand introduction to spiritual/religious trauma. Put your earbuds in, kick back your feet and learn about spirituality, and how it might show up later in life after one has ...
Spiritual Trauma- What is it? Check out this Podcast with Julia Schetky LSWAIC/LMHCAAs a Therapist and Wellness Coach, I help my clients explore new perspectives and skills so they can live life with less stress and overwhelm and experience more joy on their ...
Be Inspired Counseling and Wellness CoachingABA can teach many new behaviors that will help each individual meet their goals. Using fun and positive teaching styles based in science and research, we can work on skills like ...
ABA TherapyI use a blend of transpersonal, person-centered, cognitive, and somatic (body-centered) techniques to promote self-exploration, awareness, healing, and self-regulation. I pay special attention to old wounding and related patterns that affect ...
Blue Rose TherapyIntroducing an easy-to-understand introduction to spiritual/religious trauma. Put your earbuds in, kick back your feet and learn about spirituality, and how it might show up later in life after one has ...
Spiritual Trauma- What is it? Check out this Podcast with Julia Schetky LSWAIC/LMHCAWestern Psychological & Counseling Services (Western) has provided high quality behavioral health services in the Portland and Vancouver Metropolitan Area for over 30 years. We are pleased to announce that we ...
LifeStance HealthDementia is the loss of cognitive functioningthinking, remembering, and reasoningand behavioral abilities to such an extent that it interferes with a person"s daily life and activities. These functions include memory, language ...
Understanding DementiaBPD is a serious illness and while it can be challenging, it"s also treatable. Generally, people with BPD experience intense mood swings and have trouble regulating their emotions. This can impact relationships ...
Borderline Personality DisorderWe use the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model of therapy to help our clients build healthy and thriving livesin their mind, body, spirit, and relationships. What is Internal Family Systems Therapy? Internal Family ...
Our Approach -Internal Family Systems (IFS) TherapyTherapy I approach therapy as an opportunity to be trusted with a person, couple, or family"s inner and outer worlds. When I"m in the room with you, my attention and energy is ...
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Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS)Millions of Americans suffer from depression. If you experience symptoms of depression, including feelings of sadness or loss of interest, Janelle Adams MA, LMFT, ATR, and the team at In Touch ...
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Spiritual Trauma- What is it? Check out this Podcast with Julia Schetky LSWAIC/LMHCARestored Life Counseling is a Christian nonprofit counseling and research center helping all kinds of people overcome their deepest personal and relationship challenges. We specialize in the issues of porn addiction, ...
Restored Life CounselingWhen our campers first arrive at our internet addiction treatment Washington children prefer, they undergo a technology detox. Essentially, this means introducing the campers to one another and participating in fun ...
INTERNET ADDICTIONHave you noticed a change in your loved one's behavior? Maybe you've noticed he or she has become oversensitive, resentful, secretive, or defiant. Perhaps he or she has been making secret ...
InterventionWho doesn't need more tools in their tool box for managing stress and anxiety??? Here are some more! ...
Relax like a Boss - 15 Relaxation Techniques To Reduce StressClark County"s only free mental health clinic serving non-insured adults in Clark County. All of our clients" incomes fall below the federal poverty level. Services Individual counseling, medication consultation, and assistance ...
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InterventionHow do we go about discerning what forces are driving us? I think these questions may help you personalize this otherwise abstract concept. When we consider who we are, and what ...
Discerning What Drives UsHaving a sense of impending danger or doom can make it difficult to focus on the gifts and resources in the present moment. I guide you in creating spaces for mindfulness ...
Anxiety and Burnout Therapy for AdultsFamily relationships are often difficult to navigate. Troubles frequently arise during major life transitions and developmental milestones. Family therapy works to help family members improve communication and resolve conflicts.In family therapy, ...
Peace of Mind TherapyAll About Psychological Assessment What can psych testing do for my child? Sometimes parents, teachers, or providers require the expertise of a Pediatric Psychologist. Psychologists are uniquely trained to perform a psychological assessments ...
Northwest Pediatric PsychologyIf your child struggles with anxiety or behavioral issues you know with every fiber in your body that life can feel really difficult. You know the days and nights that feel ...
Attachment IssuesI became a licensed mental health counselor in the state of Washington in 2011, after obtaining my Master"s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Fuller Theological Seminary in 2005 and ...
Peregrine Counseling ServicesThe story of a transgender child based on the real-life experience of Jazz Jennings, who has become a spokesperson for transkids everywhere "This is an essential tool for parents and teachers to ...
I Am Jazz - by Jessica HerthelYou"re tired of everyone treating you as if your problems are just like everyone else"s. Sure everyone gets anxiety; and, sure, everyone has relationship and communication issues; but, no one thinks ...
LGBTQ Friendly CounselingI use a blend of transpersonal, person-centered, cognitive, and somatic (body-centered) techniques to promote self-exploration, awareness, healing, and self-regulation. I pay special attention to old wounding and related patterns that affect ...
Blue Rose TherapyDO YOU FEEL LIKE YOU"RE LIVING IN THE WRONG BODY? DO YOU THINK CHANGING YOUR BODY, NO MATTER THE COSTS, WILL MEAN ACCEPTANCE? SOMETIMES THE IDEALS WITHIN THE LGBTQ COMMUNITY CAN BE HARSHER ...
LGBTQ & EATING DISORDERSI am committed to providing safe, compassionate, and respectful healthcare for everyone- regardless of gender identity. In my practice I support patients in finding ways to live in congruence with their ...
Transgender HealthFounded in 1973 after the simple act of a mother publicly supporting her gay son, PFLAG is the nation's largest family and ally organization. Edie Windsor on the power of PFLAG PFLAG is ...
PFLAG Vancouver/SW WashingtonLegislative We advocate for public policy that meets the needs of a breadth of our LGBTQ communities. Racial Justice We are centralizing the experiences and leadership of LGBTQ people of color through our Racial ...
Basic Rights OregonIntroducing an easy-to-understand introduction to spiritual/religious trauma. Put your earbuds in, kick back your feet and learn about spirituality, and how it might show up later in life after one has ...
Spiritual Trauma- What is it? Check out this Podcast with Julia Schetky LSWAIC/LMHCAAddress: 2200 Broadway St City: Vancouver State: WA Description: Rainbow Circle" (LGBT NA group) meets Mondays 7-8PM. Open meetings, Gay Lesbian members, Topic meeting. ASL Interpreted on 4th Monday of the month. Telephone: (360) 703-0990 Website ADA Accessible: ...
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Peregrine Counseling ServicesAbout Us LGBTQ Pride in Clark County has a history. In 1993, a group met for the first time to celebrate the lives and history of the LGBTQ Community in SW Washington. ...
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MEN'S COUNSELINGI am committed to providing safe, compassionate, and respectful healthcare for everyone- regardless of gender identity. In my practice I support patients in finding ways to live in congruence with their ...
Transgender HealthToday, more than 23 million American children live in a single-parent household.1 If you are going through a divorce and have children younger than 18, child custody will be a contentious ...
Divorce and Child Custody: Everything You Need to KnowWho doesn't need more tools in their tool box for managing stress and anxiety??? Here are some more! ...
Relax like a Boss - 15 Relaxation Techniques To Reduce StressI became a licensed mental health counselor in the state of Washington in 2011, after obtaining my Master"s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Fuller Theological Seminary in 2005 and ...
Peregrine Counseling ServicesIt"s natural to argue or disagree on occasion. But when you fight more than you talk, feel angry and disconnected rather than close and loving, and your relationship becomes more painful ...
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Spiritual Trauma- What is it? Check out this Podcast with Julia Schetky LSWAIC/LMHCAThis blog is about the tug of war that goes on when a person is dealing with different parts of themselves and can't find clarity, relief, or get to the root ...
A War Between Body, Mind, and SpiritWhy Healthy Baby, Healthy Parent Isn't Enough For Many ...
Why Healthy Baby, Healthy Parent Isn't Enough For Many.Science tells us little about how to best tell children that parents will divorce. Some studies focus on how parents tell children, but few address the children's reactions. If you are ...
Mom and Dad Have Something to Tell You: Six Tips for Talking to Kids About DivorceNon-monogamy can be any form of sexual relationship outside of another relationship you may be in. Love does not have to be involved, it can be purely physical. Polyamory means many ...
Is non monogamy the same as polyamory?Men are strong, work alone, get the job done and never show weakness. Works great in a Rambo movie but not so much in real life. I find that men spend ...
MEN'S COUNSELINGProblem: When we are in a relationship, it can be hard to find the right balance between being close and being independent. One of the biggest problems that couples face is ...
Marriage and Couples Counseling in Vancouver, WaWhat if there was a way you could get your point across without raising the other person"s defenses? Maybe this is a question that has only occurred to me, but I have ...
This Is How To Have A Conversation With Your PartnerToday, more than 23 million American children live in a single-parent household.1 If you are going through a divorce and have children younger than 18, child custody will be a contentious ...
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Before You Say 'I Do': Important Questions for Couples to Ask Before MarriageOnline Marriage Counseling in Oregon, Washington and California OPEN TO ALL COUPLES Do you feel like you and your partner are drifting apart? Are you longing for a closer relationship? Do you wish to restore ...
Marriage CounselingHorses are powerful in body and spirit, yet they can help us find peace in the chaos of our lives. That chaos could be cancer, some other illness, career change, etc. ...
The Healing Power of Horses A Cancer Survivor's StoryWhen I was working as a social worker in our local Emergency Department, I would often refer to Visiting Angels. They consistently impressed me with their promptness, and compassionate care to ...
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Cedar Hills Hospital- Military programManaging medications can be a constant struggle. Restoration Osteopathic Medicine in Vancouver, Washington, offers help with this task. Stephanie Works, DO, and the expert mChoosing the right medication can be a ...
Medication Management SpecialistNAMI Connection is a recovery support group program for adults living with mental illness. These group meetings provide a place that offers respect, understanding, encouragement, and hope. NAMI Connection groups offer ...
Connection Recovery Support GroupsNAMI Connection is a recovery support group program for adults living with mental illness. These group meetings provide a place that offers respect, understanding, encouragement, and hope. NAMI Connection groups offer ...
Connection Recovery Support GroupsSome of the most important advancements in the diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders in the last decade have come from an improved understanding of trauma and trauma-related disorders. Post-traumatic stress ...
Post Traumatic Stress DisorderWho doesn't need more tools in their tool box for managing stress and anxiety??? Here are some more! ...
Relax like a Boss - 15 Relaxation Techniques To Reduce StressGreat Support for LGBTTo provide safe spaces, community building and empowerment for the positive transformation of LGBTQ2SIA communities and allies in the Pacific Northwest. As the largest LGBTQ community center in the ...
The Q CenterThe Stigma Project: SW Washington. This panel discussion, is the first of four events planned to deepen the conversation around Stigma in SW WA. We are so proud of CAP's team ...
The Stigma ProjectToday, more than 23 million American children live in a single-parent household.1 If you are going through a divorce and have children younger than 18, child custody will be a contentious ...
Divorce and Child Custody: Everything You Need to KnowPrEP is a once-a-day pill for people who do not have HIV and want added protection. It is available by prescription, and must be taken every day like birth control but ...
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Cascade Aids Project serving SW WashingtonNothing can prepare you for the moment you discover that the person closest to you, the person you count on the most, has betrayed your trust whether through other relationships, pornography ...
Betrayal TraumaCAP provides a wide range of services for people living in Oregon Southwest Washington. Please note that some of our services differ between states, so we have worked to denote which ...
Cascade AIDS Project of SW WashingtonCedar Hills Hospital is dedicated to providing outstanding care and treatment to the men and women who bravely serve the United States Armed Force including active duty, family members, and veterans. Our ...
Cedar Hills Hospital- Military programWe"re so grateful that you"ve visited our site which is being completely reimagined, currently undergoing a thorough transformation (of sorts) and we"d love for you to experience it. A countdown timer ...
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Native American MENTAL & SPIRITUAL WELL BEINGAt any age, you should feel that you are thriving. However, maintaining your overall health and well-being often requires different things as the years roll on. Here are some ways that ...
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HELPING PROFESSIONALS WELLNESS CENTEREmployers Can PROMOTE Awareness About the Importance of Mental Health and Stress Management. Workplace health promotion programs have proven to be successful, especially when they combine mental and physical health interventions. The ...
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Code Green Project - First Responder Mental Health AdvocacyMany people don't realize that publicly-funded mental health services are available in their state. People looking for free or low-cost counseling often think their only options are counselors in private practice ...
Washington Mental Health Services GuideMental health issues are common in the United States and fortunately more people are starting to be open about their struggles. If you aren"t facing a mental illness it"s likely that ...
The Do's and Don'ts of Helping a Loved One with A Mental IllnessToday I'm talking to Vonie Kalich. Vonie is on a mission to help women release the weight of the world by right-sizing their reality around health and wellness and understanding that ...
Partnering with a 1200lb animal to help us learn how to be our authentic selves - Local Health Connect PodcastLHC - Hello and welcome to a very special edition of, "Let's Make a Health Connection." I'm James from Local Health Connect, and we're talking to Jennifer Barber about a very ...
Lets make a Health Connection Podcast 6 Front Line Workers to the Front of the LineToday, more than 23 million American children live in a single-parent household.1 If you are going through a divorce and have children younger than 18, child custody will be a contentious ...
Divorce and Child Custody: Everything You Need to KnowOur Mental Health Team consists of therapists who work together with clients to build awareness in the areas that each client would like to focus, teaching and learning new skills and ...
Community Mental Health ServicesMental Health awareness has been on the rise over the last 20 years. It"s a buzz word in the news when catastrophe strikes. People wonder about the "mental health" of victims ...
10 Tips to Boost Your Mental HealthThe health of our digestive tract influences our everyday mood and the feel-good hormones that are produced. For example, 90% of our body"s serotonin is produced in the digestive tract. If ...
LET'S TALK ABOUT THE GUT-BRAIN CONNECTIONHome Care Home care is provided by caregivers, usually called home care aides, who are trained to understand the nuances of senior care. Home care aides can help older adults with activities ...
Clark County In-Home Services GuideChildren"s Center changes and saves lives by providing access to mental health services to children and families in Vancouver and Clark County, WA. Children"s Center was founded In 1989 by a group ...
The Children's CenterI became a licensed mental health counselor in the state of Washington in 2011, after obtaining my Master"s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Fuller Theological Seminary in 2005 and ...
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Connection Recovery Support GroupsIntroducing an easy-to-understand introduction to spiritual/religious trauma. Put your earbuds in, kick back your feet and learn about spirituality, and how it might show up later in life after one has ...
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Before You Say 'I Do': Important Questions for Couples to Ask Before MarriageWe believe that work is a vital component of recovery. However, it can often be difficult to transition back into the workforce after mental health or addiction struggles. The Val Ogden ...
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VANCOUVER WELLNESS STUDIOPast life regression magic allows you to access the rich tapestry of multidimensional history your soul has been weaving together over countless lifetimes. Becoming aware of these soul stories assists in gaining ...
Past Life RegressionSubstance abuse begins when someone takes a substance to change the way they feel currently. Everyone knows what kind of damage illegal substances like heroin, crack cocaine and methamphetamine can do, ...
Understanding Drug AddictionI am committed to providing safe, compassionate, and respectful healthcare for everyone- regardless of gender identity. In my practice I support patients in finding ways to live in congruence with their ...
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Understanding DementiaRestored Life Counseling is a Christian nonprofit counseling and research center helping all kinds of people overcome their deepest personal and relationship challenges. We specialize in the issues of porn addiction, ...
Restored Life CounselingLearning to help ground ourselves is critical. This program was designed with the help of a veteran and a pioneer in neuroscience and trauma. There are low-cost and free options for ...
New Resourcelinical director and mental health therapist Kendall gives some thoughts on what do to about new symptoms of low mood or depression during this time of the COVID-19 pandemic, or if ...
NEW OR INCREASED LOW MOOD DUE TO COVID-19?Mindful eating, or the practice of being mindful during meals, has been found to help "rewire" the brain"s response to food. Distinguishing between Biological hunger cues and Emotional hunger cues is ...
MINDFUL EATINGRelaxation techniquesRelaxation techniques: Try these steps to reduce stress Relaxation techniques can reduce stress symptoms and help you enjoy a better quality of life, especially if you have an illness. Explore relaxation ...
Relaxation techniquesPlay is the natural way children process their world and communicate thoughts and emotions. It can be a powerful way to help children make sense of their struggles, develop strengths and learn ...
Playful Healing CounselingRelax. You deserve it, it's good for you, and it takes less time than you think.You don't need a spa weekend or a retreat. Each of these stress-relieving tips can get ...
10 Relaxation Techniques That Zap Stress FastLast Sunday was July 4th - Independence Day - and while it was somewhat muted here in the PNW due to fire danger and the firework ban it still was an ...
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Peregrine Counseling ServicesThe stress of modern life can make real relaxation an elusive dream. Yet there is no reason life has to be filled with anxiety and stress. If you take some time ...
7 Powerful Relaxation TechniquesMost people these days are stressed out by the fast pace of life, economy, and worries about the future. In a recent survey, conducted in the UK, a whopping 86 percent ...
Nine Essential Qualities of MindfulnessHealing from trauma is a different process for each person. As a trauma-focused therapist I never tell my clients to do anything that I haven"t tried or use regularly in my ...
TRAUMA TIPS ABOUT MINDFULNESSThis blog is about the tug of war that goes on when a person is dealing with different parts of themselves and can't find clarity, relief, or get to the root ...
A War Between Body, Mind, and SpiritHorses are powerful in body and spirit, yet they can help us find peace in the chaos of our lives. That chaos could be cancer, some other illness, career change, etc. ...
The Healing Power of Horses A Cancer Survivor's StorySteps for performing Loving Kindness meditation for someone who has hurt or harmed us Here are the steps you need to follow to perform this meditation: Step 1) Remember to use phrases like ...
Loving Kindness and Forgiveness IIIKids experience emotions in the body. In the book "Whole Brain Child", Siegel & Bryson suggest "move it or lose it" as a strategy for when kids are stressed or upset. ...
Guided Meditation For ChildrenHere are six short mindfulness exercises you can incorporate into your day if you're not keen on formal meditation. You'll also find many more quick, practical strategies like these in my ...
6 mindfulness exercises, 1 minute eachIf you suffer from regular chronic pain, you have likely tried a variety of treatment options already. That said, you may not have tried mindful meditation yet. Mindful mediation can assist in ...
A Chiropractor in Vancouver WA Suggests Mindful MeditationThe universal pandemic may be slightly waning in its hold over our lives, but the grip COVID-19 has had on our mental health will be slow to loosen. Some folks are ...
The Power of Being Alone TogetherMindfulness - Learn how to apply mindfulness in your day-to-day life, outside of meditation, to raise your self-control. Video Summary: So much of our human life is passed at a subconscious level, a ...
Mindfulness - How To Actually Practice Mindfulness & Conquer Your EmotionsRelaxation techniques can reduce stress symptoms and help you enjoy a better quality of life, especially if you have an illness. Explore relaxation techniques you can do by yourself. ...
Relaxation techniques: Try these steps to reduce stress"A brilliant concept, creatively executed, with beauty, kindness, and fun for all." - Peter, counselor. Children will delight in this mindful journey. BREATHE: venture into the imagination with a story that gently ...
Colorful Place: Mindful Story and Art for KidsThis is a relaxation exercise that I like to teach my highly anxious and sometimes just anxious clients in private practice. So we always start by teaching how to breathe deeply and ...
Parasympathetic Relaxation ExerciseHere are six short mindfulness exercises you can incorporate into your day if you're not keen on formal meditation. You'll also find many more quick, practical strategies like these in my ...
6 mindfulness exercises, 1 minute eachMost people these days are stressed out by the fast pace of life, economy, and worries about the future. In a recent survey, conducted in the UK, a whopping 86 percent ...
Nine Essential Qualities of MindfulnessRestored Life Counseling is a Christian nonprofit counseling and research center helping all kinds of people overcome their deepest personal and relationship challenges. We specialize in the issues of porn addiction, ...
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MAITRI MENTAL HEALTHYou may be wondering how to find a therapist who is right for you. I believe you should feel respected, heard, and understood and be able to trust that your therapist ...
Treatment of Trauma and DissociationThe fact that we live at the bottom of a deep gravity well, on the surface of a gas covered planet going around a nuclear fireball 90 million miles away and ...
The Big ViewDementia is the loss of cognitive functioningthinking, remembering, and reasoningand behavioral abilities to such an extent that it interferes with a person"s daily life and activities. These functions include memory, language ...
Understanding DementiaDo you sit down for meditation and wonder if you"re doing it right? Learn all about the universal meditation posture here. There are a million forms of meditation in the world, but ...
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Self-esteemBPD is a serious illness and while it can be challenging, it"s also treatable. Generally, people with BPD experience intense mood swings and have trouble regulating their emotions. This can impact relationships ...
Borderline Personality DisorderWestern Psychological & Counseling Services (Western) has provided high quality behavioral health services in the Portland and Vancouver Metropolitan Area for over 30 years. We are pleased to announce that we ...
LifeStance Health50 questions to help you determine if you are in a relationship with a narcissist. There is also a survey to determine if your parent is a narcissist. ...
Do you know a narcissist?Personality Disorders are serious mental-health conditions which affect millions of people. They are often misunderstood and undiagnosed. ...
Out Of the FogFor many children, childhood is a time of wonder, play, and discovery. These children have parents who give them the safety and security to explore the world around them and grow ...
How Narcissistic Parents Affect Mental Health in ChildrenNarcissism is a word that is often thrown around, but do you know what it really means? A narcissistic person is not just someone who is perpetually selfish. Someone who has ...
How to Survive A Narcissistic PersonThe goal of New Journeys is to help people experiencing first episode psychosis get back on track with their life and achieve optimal role functioning at home, school, work, as well ...
First Episode PsychosisI cannot tell you how many times I"m asked "if you hypnotize me are you going to make me act like a monkey or do something silly?" I"m tempted to say ...
Therapeutic Hypnosis: I Won't Make You Act Like a MonkeyNLP was created by Richard Bandler and John Grinder in California, USA in the 1970s. Bandler & Grinder found a connection between the neurological processes ("neuro"), language ("linguistic") and behavioral patterns ...
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Alternative Behavioral TherapyBiofeedback is the process of training of mental states and autonomic functions by monitoring some aspect of the body and giving positive and negative feedback through sensory information, such as sight, ...
ABOUT BIOFEEDBACKWe believe in the growth that arises from looking at ourselves and noticing our actions and their congruence or incongruence with our values. In this community, we believe our strengths are ...
Associates for Psychiatric & Mental HealthEye, Movement, Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a standard method for treating Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder as well as helping people recover from disturbing life experiences and subsequent symptoms such as; depression, ...
Types of Bilateral Stimulation for EMDR TherapyNeurofeedback is helpful with: Difficulty with concentration Impulsivity/behavior Mood Sleep issues Headaches/migraines Emotional issues Peak performance training Who can Neurofeedback help? Neurofeedback is helpful with people of all ages. Children who"s neuro-networks are developing may have issues with age appropriate ...
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EMDR Therapy?Maitri Mental Health utilizes an integrated and innovative model to provide individuals with optimal health, bringing balance to body, mind, and spirit. We understand that the human experience involves transforming pain ...
MAITRI MENTAL HEALTHMy journey in counseling spans about 9 years ago and I have worked in a variety of settings, including domestic violence shelters, residential, school based, community mental health, crisis and trauma ...
Oppositional Defiance ODDNow in paperback! Here is the book that updates the rulebook, giving parents the training and skills they need to transform their teenage children into strong, confident, productive adults. ...
Yes, Your Teen is Crazy!: Loving Your Kid Without Losing Your MindOur focus is to help individuals heal, strengthen, and gain personal insight through the use of neurofeedback and counseling. We believe in the pursuit of holistic healing.We promise to be there ...
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Why Healthy Baby, Healthy Parent Isn't Enough For Many.By: Heather Jenny, PT Heather has joined Pinnacle Women"s Therapeutics with over 28 years specializing in pelvic health in adults and children. She is a gift to our community! Hello There! Surprised ...
Bladder and Bowel Health in ChildrenScience tells us little about how to best tell children that parents will divorce. Some studies focus on how parents tell children, but few address the children's reactions. If you are ...
Mom and Dad Have Something to Tell You: Six Tips for Talking to Kids About DivorceI became a licensed mental health counselor in the state of Washington in 2011, after obtaining my Master"s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Fuller Theological Seminary in 2005 and ...
Peregrine Counseling ServicesNow in paperback! Here is the book that updates the rulebook, giving parents the training and skills they need to transform their teenage children into strong, confident, productive adults. ...
Yes, Your Teen is Crazy!: Loving Your Kid Without Losing Your MindThis information addresses the most frequently asked questions about play therapy, a mental health modality practiced by thousands of licensed mental health professionals within and outside of the United States. Much ...
Association for Play TherapyThe universal pandemic may be slightly waning in its hold over our lives, but the grip COVID-19 has had on our mental health will be slow to loosen. Some folks are ...
The Power of Being Alone TogetherActually, maybe not such a trend as one we have borrowed from other food cultures. Have you been to one of the healthy fast-food places and fallen in love with their ...
Build-a-bowl: Quick meals with great sauces.When any type of family member suffers with an addiction, it's heart wrenching. It's even worse when it's your parent. Perhaps this is a situation you're currently dealing with in your ...
What to do if You Have an Addicted ParentThe transition from childhood to adolescence is a big developmental leap. Teens are discovering and exploring their identity in the midst of their families and peers. Separation is salient to their ...
Transition From Childhood To AdolescenceTake a quiz to learn your love language. Also for parents who want to find out the love language of their child(ren). Great for couples! ...
Learn your love language!Getting Ahead of Transition is an online workshop to help parents learn essential elements to transition their child from treatment into home life successfully. This workshop will assist you in understanding ...
Getting Ahead of TransitionMental illness is shockingly common, affecting almost every American family directly or indirectly. It can strike someone of any background. It can strike at any stage of life from childhood to ...
Children's Mental Health ProgramActually, maybe not such a trend as one we have borrowed from other food cultures. Have you been to one of the healthy fast-food places and fallen in love with their ...
Build-a-bowl: Quick meals with great sauces.The transition from childhood to adolescence is a big developmental leap. Teens are discovering and exploring their identity in the midst of their families and peers. Separation is salient to their ...
Transition From Childhood To AdolescenceThe universal pandemic may be slightly waning in its hold over our lives, but the grip COVID-19 has had on our mental health will be slow to loosen. Some folks are ...
The Power of Being Alone TogetherVancouver and Washougal weekly support group for teens and young adults in the LGBTQ community. Support for parents. ...
Triple Point LGBTQ support for teens and parentsOur vision is to inspire and empower change in our clients. We focus on guiding our clients to rally their strengths, discover new strengths and ideas so that you can first ...
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