Here are 4 common fears about counseling and how to overcome them by Taylor Bennett | Apr 17, 2018 | Beginning Therapy, Mental Health Topics When I was in college, one of my best friends announced out of the blue that she was going to start therapy. She said it nonchalantly, with a bright smile and hopeful eyes. Her first appointment was in just a few days, she told me. I was amazed, to say…
Tips for Being Open and Honest With Your Counselor by Taylor Bennett | Apr 13, 2018 | Beginning Therapy, Mental Health Topics Congratulations! You’ve decided to prioritize your mental health and see what therapy has to offer—that’s great. You should be proud of yourself… even if you’re feeling a little uncertain about this unfamiliar territory. First and foremost, it’s okay to be nervous. “Taking the steps to look for and then contact…
I Want Counseling, But My Nerves Are Getting the Best of Me by Taylor Bennett | Dec 18, 2017 | Beginning Therapy, Mental Health Topics Therapy—whether it be a more traditional approach like psychotherapy or an abstract approach like art therapy—is designed to help individuals work through their problems and adapt healthier behaviors. Here at Thriveworks, we believe that everyone can benefit from counseling or coaching: a woman whose just been diagnosed with OCD; a…
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy by Taylor Bennett | Oct 20, 2017 | Beginning Therapy, Mental Health Topics Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a form of psychotherapy treatment which focuses on changing one’s negative thinking and/or behavioral patterns that lie behind their difficulties. These may be sleep or relationship difficulties, issues with drug abuse, alcohol dependence, or anxiety and depression. It works by first helping an individual to…
Counseling Adolescents – The important role of the family by Algem Hopkinson | Apr 5, 2016 | Beginning Therapy, Mental Health Topics, Parenting What is going on with my child!? This is probably the question that you have asked yourself a few hundred times before finally scheduling an appointment. Your teenager has recently been struggling in school , has been exhibiting defiant behavior at home or has been withdrawn lately. The first appointment…
The Most Important Part of Counseling — Taking the First Step by Thriveworks Counseling | May 13, 2015 | Beginning Therapy, Mental Health Topics An Introduction and Encouragement to Seeking Counseling In this short video, Dr. Timothy Giannoni, a counselor at Thriveworks Marietta Counseling, gives a brief word of insight about what you must do when seeking counseling services. TRANSCRIPTION: Hello, my name is Tim Giannoni, a counselor here at Thriveworks. I want to…
Grand Rapids Counseling is Coming Soon! (Office Walkthrough Video) by Thriveworks Counseling | May 4, 2015 | Beginning Therapy, Mental Health Topics Welcome to Thriveworks Counseling Grand Rapids! Take a tour of our fabulous building space, which is currently undergoing construction. We are so excited to be opening soon in Grand Rapids — stay tuned for more details!
Ask These 5 Questions Before Choosing a Therapist by Dr. Joy Harden Bradford | Feb 2, 2015 | Beginning Therapy, Mental Health Topics How to Find Help A version of this article first appeared on Therapy for Black Girls. Perhaps the hardest part about deciding to participate in therapy is choosing who would be a good fit as your therapist. After all, you will likely be sharing some of your most intimate thoughts…
How to Survive Your First Counseling Session (Podcast) by Jon Negroni | Dec 13, 2013 | Beginning Therapy, Mental Health Topics Getting ready for your first counseling session? Here is our interview with Mike Reffner, the Director of Clinics at Thriveworks. He addresses plenty of things you definitely need to know before meeting your counselor and getting started with counseling.
Couples Counseling Inventories and Tests by Anthony Centore, PhD | Nov 10, 2012 | Beginning Therapy, Mental Health Topics, Relationships PAIR Couple Inventory (About $50.00) David H. Olson & Mark T. Schaefer Couples Counseling: The PAIR (Personal Assessment of Intimacy in Relationships) Inventory is a 36 item instrument that assesses five types of intimacy: emotional, social, sexual, intellectual, and recreational. It enables a person to describe their own relationship as…