katethecownselor

[katethecownselor]

Sometimes I hear people use the phrase "being present" like it is an elusive thing, one more additional thing in life that they need to get perfect at that they are not doing. The feeling surrounding it is similar to not eating your vegetables. So for education and counseling purposes, it's time to address it head on (get it??? because our heads?? and mental health?). Being mindful or present is a simple thing, but it might not be a natural thing. It is being where you are, in your body. Noticing what is happening only, not what might happen. Without realizing it, we often get in this state of presence when we are engulfed in an activity, feel happy, or we're doing something new. We are all capable of being present. So WHY oh WHY don't our minds let us get there all the other times?

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I Wish I Could Give All I'm Longing to Give

I’ve been having a bit of deja vu with several of my clients recently- they have made similar statements about their belief that we are put here to help other people. I think this is one of those universal human desires- to be productive, to make a difference, to matter, to be a part of something larger than ourselves. This is one of the best aspects of humanity, and this internal struggle is…

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Challenging Unhealthy Thoughts

My way of approaching unhealthy thoughts and beliefs is in line with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy. You may be asking, what do all those words mean? Mindfulness is the skill of observing your mind without judging it, and becoming present. The cognitive part is what addresses specific unhealthy thought patterns or beliefs. Together, they are a very powerful combo for those struggling with…

[katethecownselor]

Hi! I'm Kate the "Cownselor." I'm an LPC-Associate supervised by Kimberly Benedict LPC-S. I work out of Beaumont TX and provide a different take on healing using nature and animals in my approach :)