Depression treatment – Middle Path Counseling MO

Do you know the Clinical Signs of DEPRESSION?

Depression is a mental health disorder that can affect people in different ways, and it’s important to note that everyone’s experience with depression is unique. However, some common symptoms of depression include: It’s important to seek professional help if you or someone you know is experiencing symptoms of depression. A mental health professional can provideContinue reading “Do you know the Clinical Signs of DEPRESSION?”

Acceptance and Change

DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) is a type of therapy that involves a structured approach to healing. In our office we do a longer intake process to help to understand who you are and where you are. We don’t just jump into change. We want to find your current strengths and find ways to build onContinue reading “Acceptance and Change”

Is cost keeping you from Therapy?

Everything seems to be going up in price these days and it tends to leave us thinking what can we cut from our budget? Is therapy one of those things? Let’s make sure that isn’t the case. We have a few options to make sure you are still getting the help you need for yourContinue reading “Is cost keeping you from Therapy?”

Interview with Amber Seater

Meet Amber Seater, LPC. She has a heart to work with those who are struggling with trauma and sexual assaults. She uses a wholistic approach and integrates yoga with various types of therapies. Listen as Amber talks about validation and how she uses it in her counseling. If you want to find out more aboutContinue reading “Interview with Amber Seater”

GIVE Skill + Learning how to Validate

The GIVE Skill in Interpersonal Effectiveness is a great reminder of our approach and how we address people who we are asking something from or saying No to. It is hard to set boundaries and learning how to ask for our needs to be met. The give skill is a way to slow it down,Continue reading “GIVE Skill + Learning how to Validate”

Seasonal Affect Disorder

Winter can be tough for many reasons. It is dark, there is snow and many times we just want to stay in. Most of that is ok, it is when it starts to impact other areas of our lives and we start to see our mood declining. This is the purpose of knowing the differenceContinue reading “Seasonal Affect Disorder”

Practicing Mindfulness with Mindful Eating ( Hersey Kisses )

This is a BONUS episode to help practice mindfulness. You will need a Piece of Chocolate or Candy to do this activity. I used Hershey Chocolate Kisses. Take about 5 minutes to practice practice mindfulness.

Starting Mindfulness – What & How Skills

MINDFULNESS: EXERCISE What do you think of when you hear the word Mindfulness? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ “Mindfulness means paying attention in a particular way; On purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgmentally.” Jon Kabat-Zinn Benefits of Mindfulness: 1. It helps you to slow down. 2. Helps you to know yourself better. 3. It helps toContinue reading “Starting Mindfulness – What & How Skills”