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How to Support a Friend with Depression or Suicidal IdeationDepression is a dark cloud that can overshadow every aspect of life, and when someone you care about is struggling, the desire to help can be strong. Knowing how to support a friend who may be experiencing depressive symptoms or suicidal thoughts is crucial. Here are some compassionate ways to help, keeping in mind that professional counseling, such as the services provided in Winter Park... |
What Kinds of Questions Do Marriage Counselors Ask?Marriage counseling is an excellent way to work through challenges in your relationship and strengthen your bond. If you and your spouse are considering seeing a marriage counselor, you may be wondering what to expect. Part of the therapeutic process is answering questions that allow you and your spouse to explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors toward one another. In this blog pos... |
When is it Appropriate to Seek Marriage Counseling?Marriage is an incredible journey that two people embark on together. However, every relationship comes with its fair share of problems, misunderstandings, and disagreements. Seeking marriage counseling is one way couples can work on their relationship and address any issues they might be facing. Marriage counseling can involve a licensed therapist helping couples identify problem... |
How to Develop a Secure Attachment StyleHuman beings need connections, relationships, and attachments to thrive. Our attachment styles are the patterns we develop as children to carry forward into adulthood and influence the way we interact with others. A secure attachment style is one that is healthy, stable, and positive in which one develops the ability to form secure relationships and value themselves in a healthy way. In t... |
Understanding Intergenerational TraumaTrauma is one of the most unfortunate events that a person could experience. The mental and emotional damage it causes goes beyond the physical injuries, and it may persist long after the traumatic experience itself. Intergenerational trauma, in particular, affects families and communities as it passes down from one generation to another. It is essential to understand its effects and how ... |
Tips and Techniques in Healing Your Attachment StyleAttachment styles are patterns of behavior that people develop in response to the relationships they have with their primary caregivers during childhood. These patterns can have a significant impact on how people form and maintain relationships throughout their lives. There are four main attachment styles: secure, anxious-preoccupied, dismissive-avoidant, and fearful-avoidant. Each style ... |
How The Stress of Parenting Can Impact a MarriageParenting, without a doubt, is the most rewarding experience in the world, but it can also be the most stressful and challenging job in the world. While the responsibilities of parenting can bring joy and fulfillment to our lives, they can also bring on some tough challenges that can impact marital relationships. When there is a child or children in the mix, the dynamics between couples c... |
5 Reasons to Start Counseling Therapy TodayIn the hustle and bustle of daily life, it's easy to overlook our emotional well-being. Whether we're dealing with relationship issues, work stress, or a general sense of unease, seeking out counseling therapy may be beneficial for many of us. In this post, we'll explore five reasons why starting counseling therapy today could improve your quality of life. ... |
EMDR Therapy for Depression: A Promising SolutionDepression is a mood disorder that affects millions of people all over the world. This mental condition can cause a range of debilitating symptoms that can have a significant impact on your quality of life. While various treatment options are available, EMDR therapy has emerged as a treatment option that offers new hope and promise for people struggling with depression. It's a non-invasiv... |
How to Find A Qualified EMDR TherapistEMDR Therapy, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy, is a specialized form of therapy used to treat individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder or other traumas. With its incredible ability to help people cope with their traumatic experiences, EMDR Therapy has become increasingly popular in recent years. However, it's not always easy to find a qualified EMDR therapi... |
Heather Oller is the owner and founder of Orlando Thrive Therapy, Coaching, and Counseling. She is a licensed counselor and a family mediator who has over 23 years of dedicated work as a professional in the mental health field. Through her company's mission, she continues to pave the way for future therapists, and their clients, who want a higher quality of life....and who want to thrive, rather than just survive. You can contact Orlando Thrive Therapy at (407) 592-8997 for more information.