Resilience and Preparing to Bounce Back Better

I highlighted an interesting statistic in my last blog, Resilience and Bouncing Back with Benefits, but I think it is worth restating. Seventy-five percent of those experiencing trauma are resilient, and 25% struggle, begging the question, “What distinguishes those individuals who evidence resilience from those who develop anxiety, depression, or … Read More

Because I said so, that’s why.

Parents, when is the last time you gave your child a direction or asked them to stop doing something, and your child immediately asks you, “why?”  Depending on the age of your child, this could be a common occurrence. So, keeping that in mind, how often is your answer, “Because … Read More

What is equine therapy? Pt. 2

 Now that we have talked about the logistics in Part one, let’s explore what experiential equine therapy/counseling (EEC) or equine-assisted learning is.  Talking about EEC or EAL can be like asking someone who has never tasted a watermelon to imagine the sweet, refreshing, textured melon taste. For those of you … Read More

What is equine therapy? Pt. 1/3

Experiential therapies such as yoga, therapy with horses, or with an emotionally supportive canine have become more popular and accessible over the years. Specifically, equine therapy has evolved from its origins to include more diverse treatment options! Originally, a lot of equine therapy services were offered for hippotherapy to improve … Read More

What to look for in selecting a therapist…

Below is a very practical guide on how to find the therapist that is right for you and has the right credentials. Feel free to save this for when it’s time to go looking for a therapist for you or a friend. Logistics and credentials  A licensed mental health professional … Read More

“Finding Yourself” Isn’t Really How It Works.

When seeking counseling, there can sometimes be this feeling of aimlessness, or lack of direction, or even the idea that you need to “find yourself”. There can be many different situations or scenarios that lead us to those feelings, but I don’t think we need to “find ourselves”. The tension … Read More

Top 5 Blogs About Personal Development

Did you know that GROW Counseling therapists have written over 1,000 blog posts since we started this blog? We wanted to highlight some of our favorite ones all about personal development. Listed below are the links to some old and new blogs written by our very own. Enjoy!