THP Blog
Mental Health questions answered and other various musings about The Hope Place and Pine Trees Counseling Center.
Can’t Sleep? You’re not alone.
Insomnia rates have skyrocketed in the last couple of years. I wonder why? (sarcasm).
Typically, we are kept from falling asleep or falling back to sleep by our brain’s inability to switch out of problem solving mode and into rest mode.
Comparing Therapy
Not all mental health therapy is the same. The metaphor of a restaurant is used here to explain the differences in therapy approaches.
3 Things to STOP Saying to Veteran Caregivers
If you're in the veteran community, like I am, you're aware of the many stigmas surrounding the silent wounds of war. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a nasty side effect of war. It's a very natural reaction to an extraordinarily UNNATURAL event. Our brains were not created to handle this kind of crazy. Thank goodness for caregivers.
5 Things To Do after Unhelpful Therapy
Have you had unhelpful therapy in the past? Try this next time.