Elliant Counseling Services Blog
Support for Adoptees & Their Families
by Beth Carter
There is so much to celebrate in every adoption: the creation of a family, the life-saving love of parents for an infant or child, and the new and healing bonds that fulfill deeply held desires for home, family, connection, and love.
While this is true, some uphill battles may still be ahead.
Mindfulness for Trauma Healing: Practical Tips for Cultivating Presence and Safety
By Andrea Lahana
Trauma lives in the body, shaping how we experience the world and ourselves. It can feel like a constant state of hypervigilance or numbness, disconnecting us from the present moment…
Beyond Romance: Cultivating Loving-Kindness for a Heartfelt Valentine’s Day
By Andrea Lahana
Valentine’s Day is often associated with romantic love, but what if we expanded its meaning to include self-love, compassion, and kindness for all?
The Body Knows: An Introduction to Somatic Experiencing for Trauma
By Andrea Lahana
For years, traditional approaches to trauma focused primarily on cognitive and emotional aspects, often neglecting the body’s integral role in healing. Enter Somatic Experiencing (SE)…
Setting Healthy Boundaries with Family and Friends During the Holidays
The holiday season is a time for joy, connection, and celebration, but it can also bring stress, overcommitment, and emotional overwhelm—especially when navigating family dynamics and expectations…
Unlocking Inner Harmony: Healing Trauma with Internal Family Systems
Trauma leaves an indelible mark on the mind and body, often fracturing our sense of self and creating deep internal conflict. Internal Family Systems (IFS) offers a compassionate and effective approach to healing…
Yoga for PTSD: A Path to Healing and Inner Peace
By Andrea Lahana
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can feel overwhelming, and the journey to recovery is often challenging. Yoga offers a unique path to healing by helping individuals reconnect with their bodies, calm their minds, and find peace within.
Changing Seasons and the Brain: Exploring the Link Between Seasonal Depression and Trauma
By Molly DeBerard
While SAD has long been attributed to changes in sunlight exposure and colder weather, emerging research suggests that individuals with a history of trauma may be more vulnerable to its effects.
Embracing the Journey with Adolescents: A Counselor’s Perspective
By Mark Carlson
As I reflect on my journey as an intern therapist, one of the most rewarding experiences has been working with adolescents. This unique age group…
Unlocking Self-Compassion
By Andrew Bryson
“I’d be nicer to myself if I didn’t suck so much.”
Until my late 20s, “self-compassion” struck me as an inaccessible feeling reserved only for rare people who really, really deserved it…
The Benefits of Yoga for Mental Health
By Andrea Lahana
One of the main goals of yoga is to achieve tranquility of the mind and create a sense of well-being, feelings of relaxation, improved self-confidence, improved efficiency, increased attentiveness, lowered irritability, and an optimistic outlook on life.
CBT: What it is, why it works, and how it might benefit you!
By Mark Carlson
If you have ever been confused about what Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is, you are not alone. Today in just 5 minutes of reading, I want to boil it down to make it as easy as possible to understand.
Traditional Ideas of Masculinity
By Andrew Bryson
In this series, we are exploring different facets of men’s mental health. In this opening entry, we will discuss the reemerging popularity of traditional ideas of masculinity and the impact of those ideas on the well-being of men.
What Is Neurofeedback?
Sometimes those with mental health symptoms may wish they could simply rewire their brains to help break old and unhealthy patterns. And although it may sound unconventional, it is totally possible with neurofeedback therapy.