Equilibrium Counseling Services Blog
Equilibrium's 2022 Holiday Gift Guide
A gift guide of our therapists’ favorite tools, items and resources that promote the well-being of yourself and others.
Midnights is for the Neurodivergent Fans
(One of) our resident Swifties, Stacie Fanelli, LCSW shares her thoughts on Taylor's latest album through a neurodivergent lens.
Trick or Treat?
In this piece, Carly Nash LCSW shares some tools to work toward body neutrality and acceptance particularly during the holiday season.
The Therapeutic Power of Language
“Why do you want to label yourself?” is a question often asked of many of my clients by well-meaning family, friends, and even healthcare providers when they start therapy with the intention of figuring out which of the 157 diagnoses in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual best fits them. Because words hurt, and words heal.
Mental Health & Breaking the Stigma
If you struggle with mental health, that is okay. Our mental health is just as important as our physical health. We have to be able to take care of our mind and emotions just as much as we do our physical bodies. Mental health can impact the rest of your body. Poor mental health can also cause somatic symptoms such as headaches, insomnia, stomach aches and so many other things. Having a healthy mental state and mind is an inherent part of a healthy body. Mental health is simply an aspect of one’s overall health.
Tackling your Inner Bully with Self-Compassion
Facing your inner bully with self compassion
Who’s Driving the Bus?
We all experience this phenomenon of dual mindedness. In fact, this is the basis of internal family systems therapy (IFS).