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Concern about the future of the United States is one of the most common sources of stress among Americans today. People across the political spectrum are reporting increased anxiety, frustration, fear, anger, and exhaustion.

Mental health concerns can affect many different areas of life, including mood, anxiety, focus, sleep, stress tolerance, relationships, and daily functioning. A psychiatric evaluation creates space to explore these experiences more thoroughly and begin identifying what may be contributing to them.

We at Tapestries Counseling Center are so grateful for your support!

Several years ago I started taking a medication called a beta blocker. This medication is taken by many people, and many do well on it, but others do not. One of the side effects of this medication is depression. I turned out to be one of those people for whom even a tiny dose of this medication leads to a rapid descent into depression. I wasn’t sleeping well; I was waking up exhausted; my appetite was off, and I began to feel hopeless and unmotivated to handle my daily oblig

How self-compassion changed the way I set goals—and myself.

We’ve all been there- times where you just feel “stuck.” It feels impossible to change. Your motivation and hope is so low, and it doesn’t look like you’re getting out of this rut anytime soon. Here are two important lessons to learn...

Sometimes the existence of even one adult... is enough to give that child hope

It’s when you step out of the usual group or routines that real growth can happen

Seasons of waiting are so hard. Especially in today’s digital age where we are used to things happening instantly. We get our questions answered in seconds by ChatGPT, Amazon offers same-day delivery, breaking news spreads in minutes all over social media. The human attention span has deteriorated so much so that even 5 minutes can feel difficult to sit and wait for something. We all know that real life doesn’t work as fast as the internet does, yet despite logically knowing

At some point or another, we will all have a friend or loved one affected by mental illness. When that happens, it can be uncomfortable or even overwhelming to know what to do or how to respond. You don’t want to be overbearing or annoying, but you want to show you care. A blanket “I’m here for you” statement doesn’t feel like enough, but you don’t know what else to say. So what can we do to better support those we love and care about who are dealing with a mental illness? Ou

Resilience is another word for toughness; it’s the ability to withstand and recover from even the most difficult life challenges. We all adapted to the environment in which we were raised, and most of us had to be resilient. Our planet is resilient; kids are resilient - not weak, and they are remarkably courageous. Resilience is one of the most commonly discussed topics in the helping profession, because true healing means finding our ability to experience joy and happiness

Tapestries Counseling Center responds to Red Caboose Park Shooting

Listening needs to be done with the heart, with warmth and a deep desire to understand and allow the meaning to integrate

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Don’t invite me to your party. Don’t invite me because I tend to bring people down. I am witty and engaging, of course, (ahem) but when the talk inevitably turns to work and someone asks the innocent question, “What do you do?”, my answer brings the party to a screeching halt. I tell them that I work at a children’s hospital and that I am a counselor who works alongside the doctors and nurses in palliative care. The partygoers give me a worried look that says, “please don’t t

What if I told you we wouldn’t have anything without women? What if I asked you to name the women in your life who keep the world spinning in love? Who would you name? What would you tell us about them? What if we not only celebrated women but also centered them in our lives? What if we made women’s stories (as told by, for, and with them) the inspiration for our prayers, liturgies, stories, therapies, and gatherings? What if we looked women in their eyes and said, “I believe

Family, Politics and the Holidays: 6 Tips to Avoid Family Stress and Enjoy the Holiday Season

Holidays can be a stressful time for any number of reasons. We may have (unrealistically) high expectations for a "perfect" celebration. The loss of a loved one, a job or a significant relationship may leave us feeling down, not really wanting to celebrate at all. Lack of resources, loneliness or clinical depression may also interfere with our enjoyment of the season. Here are some suggestions and resources for surviving and finding joy in the holiday season. Feeling Lone

Holidays can be a stressful time for any number of reasons. We may have (unrealistically) high expectations for a "perfect" celebration. The loss of a loved one, a job or a significant relationship may leave us feeling down, not really wanting to celebrate at all. Lack of resources, loneliness or clinical depression may also interfere with our enjoyment of the season. Here are some suggestions and resources for surviving and finding joy in the holiday season. Managing Hol

Grief is experienced uniquely by each individual... can sometimes come out in unexpected ways. The best way through is by accepting help.