Tapestries Counseling Center

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

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

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