To many, therapy is seen as a tool for tackling specific problems in the here and now, whether it’s anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or stress. But one of the most powerful aspects of therapy goes beyond immediate solutions: it’s the exploration of your story. Your personal narrative—the sum of your Read more…
In the fast-paced world we live in, it’s all too easy to feel overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected. Therapy provides a safe space to navigate these challenges, and increasingly, mindfulness is becoming known as a powerful tool within this therapeutic process. But what exactly is mindfulness, and how does it fit Read more…
You are not your problems and the stories we tell about ourselves shape our self-esteem, our relationships, and every aspect of our lives. This is Narrative Therapy in a nutshell. Developed by Michael White and David Epston in the 1980s, this therapeutic model focuses on the stories (narratives!) we construct Read more…
“Emotional dependency is not immature or pathological. It is our greatest strength.” – Sue Johnson Introduction How do you feel about feeling? What about communicating your feelings with the person you love? Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is based on the belief that we must feel in order to heal. According Read more…
In our latest blog series, we have been exploring experiential therapies commonly used at Abide Counseling. This week, we are focusing on the increasingly popular experiential therapy known as Internal Family Systems (IFS). Developed by Dr. Richard Schwartz in the 1980s, IFS offers a compassion-focused, non-pathologizing perspective on understanding and Read more…
“The goal of EMDR treatment is to rapidly metabolize the dysfunctional residue from the past and transform it into something useful.” – Francine Shapiro At Abide counseling, we utilize experiential therapies to foster transformational change. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is one such type of therapy. Though the name Read more…
At Abide Counseling, we are passionate about using experiential therapies to help individuals and couples abide more deeply with their Selves, the Divine, and others. This sounds pretty great! But what exactly is experiential therapy, you might ask? And why does it help? What it is While there are many Read more…