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Take Care, You Are Not Alone
I have found this blog incredibly difficult to write because while I have felt the need to write it and share what I can professionally add to the dialogue, I feel like this issue has been significantly whitewashed, and I don’t want to add to that narrative. While cis...
Self-Care for New Moms
Hello there! My name is Shelby. I am one of the newest counselors to join the team at The Works Counseling Center and I am also a new mom. I gave birth to my wonderful daughter in March of this year, and the experience so far has rocked my world. Are you a new mom? A...
3 Digits That Will Save Lives
As of July 16th, 2022, the national suicide hotline has been changed to a 3 digit number. Before this day, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number was 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Now, it is a simple, designated three digit number, 988. In a world with so much...
Media Literacy
If you are an on-the-grid American, you probably have an opinion on the recent overturning of Roe v. Wade. Chances are, your opinion is based on the complex intersection of personal values, community influence, things like gender identity, sexual biology and race,...
Road Rage
You just got cut off on the interstate, instead of forgetting about the car that just cut you off, you start to notice a tight grip on the wheel, clenching of teeth and you’re about to tailgate or maybe let some screaming out towards them… it’s happened to so many of...
What’s the point in therapy anyways?
If you’re someone who has ever thought, or asked the question “what’s the point of therapy,” you are absolutely not alone. Wondering about the purpose or the effectiveness of therapy is very common especially in a society where talking about therapy and mental health...