Self-Validation: What, Why, and How

Self-Validation: What, Why, and How Written by Lori Kaniewski, NCC, LCPC (IL), LPC (MO) What is self-validation? Well, to help understand that concept better, let’s start by looking at the skill of validation. There are many ways to offer validation. DBT (Dialectical...

Journal Ideas for Self-Exploration

By: The Team 1/17/2025 Journal Ideas to for Self-Exploration Ron loves to suggest bullet / brief journaling as a quick and creative way to engage in journaling. It’s perfect for people who want to gain insights or track their wellbeing but feel short on time or don’t...

What is Meditation REALLY?

By: Savannah Walker, Master Level Clinical Intern 1/8/2025 What is Meditation REALLY? When people think of meditation, they may have a variety of images that come to mind, many of them include someone sitting crisscross with their eyes closed and maybe humming....

Mentally Recovering from the Holidays

By: Hannah Garratt, LPC, NCC 12/23/2024 Mentally Recovering from the Holidays We continuously hear that the holiday season is the most wonderful time of the year – so what comes after? After the season ends it is important to give yourself time and space to...