When it comes to our children we try to prepare them for everything! From etiquette to social interactions to picking your nose in an inconspicuous way – we prepare them for the world! But what about body parts, sexuality, and gender? How we respond to their exploration of self is one that requires a great
What is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)? Acceptance and commitment therapy utilizes metaphors, analogies, acronyms, and scales as nondirective interventions to gain trust and “buy-in” from clients.The counselor supports and facilitates the collaborative journey up the proverbial mountain of which the counselor has acquired tools to climb and help others. Acceptance and commitment therapy is
Previously, Brightside posted two blogs about myths about suicide. With this month being suicide prevention month, this blog will focus on ways to get involved and how to support others who need help. Please feel welcome to check out our previous blogs about suicide as well. They may be able to provide a glimpse as
Photo by Julie Johnson on Unsplash Whether you are a stay at home parent, a working parent, or a “little bit of both” parent, our kids going back to school brings back a wide variety of emotions. For most, it is joy. You did it! You made it through another summer of getting snacks, endless activities, boredom, chores,
In the words of Taylor Swift, “You need to calm down,” pride events are not over yet and really the theme of pride should never be over. On Saturday August 24th Brightside Counseling Services will be at the Castle Rock Pride event! Come and join us! This is a free event from 12pm – 5
L.R. Knost once said “Strong-willed children often grow into strong-willed adults who become world leaders, world shapers, and world changers. Parenting them peacefully is not only possible, it’s imperative because sowing peace in their hearts now while they’re in our care will grow a future of peace later when the world is in their care.”
In a previous blog, we briefly discussed the definition of trauma and its insidious impact on our society. So how do we deal with this? Trauma-informed care is being integrated into hospitals, programs, practices, and even schools due to its effectiveness across the lifespan and across demographics. Photo retrieved from unsplash. Trauma-informed care transforms
The month of June was filled with different awareness topics, one very popular one being pride awareness. However, another important part of June that is not looked at as much is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Many people have heard about this disorder but what does it actually look like? Symptoms of PTSD: According to The
June is a Month to Reflect June is a month of celebration, memories, pain, and liberation for the queer community. This year marked the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall uprising, an event that acted as a catalyst for what we could consider the modern LGBT movement. That evening at Stonewall 50 years ago, the queer
There are times in LIFE Or in a relationship, where you feel as though you can handle anything; that there is nothing too big or too scary for you to continue to “take” … because every storm will pass, right? But, what if your storm changes you or your surrounding relationships in a way that
A little background about the 9News Health Fair: Each spring and fall, Colorado 9News sponsors and hosts events across Colorado to improve the health of Coloradans. Affordable and convenient services are offered all in one place in various locations to provide screenings that can lead to monitoring and maintenance of one’s current health status or
This post is one that has personally just affected me, and I wonder how many people since the last post, about suicide myths, have had an event come up in their lives as well. That is one of the many reasons it is important to discuss this topic even though it is a challenging one
Did you know it’s possible to rewire your brain with a smile? Our brain is adaptable like plastic. The brain is full of “roads” also known of neural pathways and some of them are well traveled. These are our habits, our established ways of thinking, feeling and doing. Every time we think in a certain
“Being able to feel safe with other people is probably the single most important aspect of mental health; safe connections are fundamental to meaningful and satisfying lives.” – Bessel Van der Kolk, The Body Keeps The Score According to Tara Brach, psychologist and founder of the Insight Meditation Community of Washington D.C., the definition of
We All Need Help from Time to Time. Once upon a time I worked at an eating disorder treatment facility. It was phenomenal. The experience was relatively new for me; I had only been working with eating disorders for a few years. There were many perks to working at a comprehensive treatment facility but just
