Our Northern Michigan summers are typically filled with activities. Our calendar quickly get filled with beach days, concerts, festivals, boat rides, river trips, farmers markets, camping, backyard barbeques and out-of-town visitors. We run from one activity to another, fitting in everything we can because we know this season is fleeting. We often measure a successful …
It’s just about time to say goodbye to summer. To the warmer weather, the slower pace, thespontaneous adventures and extended time with our families. Summers in Northern Michiganare special, not just for the natural beauty, but the ease at which we can enjoy our time with acarefree spirit and a more laxed schedule. It may …
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The connection between animals and mental health is hard to ignore. Research studies continue to confirm that having a pet or interacting with animals has multiple mental health benefits that can both relieve and prevent mental health issues. If you have ever been a pet owner, I’m sure you can confirm that having a furry …
I like to use symbolism and metaphors when I work with both my clients and my students. I’m sure I get an eye roll every now and then with, “Here she goes again”. But it offers an opportunity to visualize our experience of life in a way that may seem less abstract, more solid or …
Why don’t people go to therapy? We go to the dentist every six months for cleanings and check-ups. We go to the doctor when we are sick. We get our hair cut or our nails done as needed, or as desired to feel and look our best. We get a massage or go to the …
The Mental Wellness Counseling “Meet the Counselors” series offers a deeper look into each counselor’s background, experiences, motivations, values, and philosophies. In this series, I put counselors on the couch to learn why and how they do what they do. Passion for Psychology When adults asked young Joe Sanok what he wanted to be when …