How does one know who to trust when looking for a mental health provider? Anyone can hang out a shingle and start a practice, but that does not mean that they are the agency for you. Why do so many hospitals, Primary Doctors, Pastors, and School Principles and Teachers send their people to Renewal Counseling? How has Renewal gained the … Read More
Let it go… through trauma releasing.
We have all heard the cliche, “let it go.” We now, also, have the Disney songto go with it, but what does that actually mean and how does it work? So many of our struggles are not rooted in our current circumstances, but in the traumas that these circumstances remind us of. The human brain is both blessed and cursed with … Read More
Coping with the Holiday Blues?
The holidays are great and joyful times for most, but are miserable and depressing for many others too! The holidays are a reminder of what we have, but also a reminder of what we do not have, which for some can lead to increased feelings of loneliness and depression. Let’s together be mindful of those that are hurting during this … Read More
Does your loved one have AD(H)D?
Attention Deficit Disorder is both over-diagnosed and under-diagnosed, today. Some oversimplify the problem and just think “those kids just need more discipline.” Or some are so opposed to using medications that they do not get the testing at all or find out that there are many other ways to treat ADD other than medications. What many do not know, is … Read More
Benefits of Having a Nurse Practitioner
The health care field like so many others service areas, has become more and more pressured to push clients through an assembly line type structure to meet productivity measures, but often leaves patient care to be less than desired. In mental health we see this same dynamic playing out! Psychiatrists often spend less than a half hour to get to … Read More