If you live in Southern Oregon, you know the drill. Somewhere around late October, the vibrant autumn colors fade, the rain sets in, and a gray blanket seems to cover the Rogue Valley until April.…
We have all been there. It’s Sunday night, and you can feel your heart beating a little faster. Your jaw is tight. Your mind is already racing through the to-do list for Monday morning. Is…
Why Resolutions Often Fail (And Why Intentions Work) Most New Year’s resolutions are “all-or-nothing.” If you resolve to “never be stressed” and then have a bad Tuesday, the resolution feels broken. Sustainable mental health intentions…
By Michael Higginbotham, NCC, LPC If I could gently remove one phrase from our collective vocabulary, it would be “move on.” In my years sitting across from grieving spouses, parents, and children here at Helping…
If you are an adult with ADHD, you might feel like you are always “behind,” always trying to catch up, or always letting someone down. You may care deeply and try very hard, but still…
What Is Complex PTSD? When we hear the word “trauma,” we often think of a single scary event, like a car accident or a natural disaster. Many people who go through these events can develop…
When we hear the word “addiction,” we often think of blame or shame. At Helping Hand Therapy, we have a different perspective. We view substance struggles as medical issues. They need kindness, understanding, and professional…
What Are Personal Values? Your Inner Compass Have you ever had to make a tough decision and felt pulled in different directions? That feeling comes from your personal values. Think of your values as an…
Have you ever felt lost or questioned your purpose? At Helping Hand Therapy, we see these feelings as normal. They are central to existential psychotherapy. Existential therapy is a type of talk therapy. It explores…
What is CBT Therapy? A Simple Way to Feel Better Have you ever had a difficult day and found your thoughts going to a dark place? You might think, “I’m a failure,” or “Nothing ever…