by Sonder Counseling | May 3, 2023 | Uncategorized
By: Kelsey Wooten, LPC At the end of the intake session I always ask clients “what goals would you like to set for yourself?” Usually there is some form of “I want to change ____ or I want to start doing ____.” This helps me know where you would like to go and how I...
by Sonder Counseling | Apr 19, 2023 | Uncategorized
By: Kelsey Wooten, LPC Gun violence is trending in the US. (At the time this blog was written the number was 163.) It seems we can’t go a day without the news reporting on a shooting and hearing about those who were injured or died. This causes us to be worried...
by Sonder Counseling | Apr 4, 2023 | Uncategorized
By: Kelsey Wooten, LPC When you see someone eating alone in a restaurant or cafe do you think it’s sad or brave? If you think it’s sad you probably assume they’re lonely, but perhaps they are enjoying their own company. While they may or may not...
by Sonder Counseling | Mar 16, 2023 | Uncategorized
By: Kelsey Wooten, LPC My mom has religiously watched the soap opera Young and the Restless since it came out in 1973. When I got off the school bus and came in for a snack she would be in her spot on the couch, engrossed in the drama. Before the era of streaming,...
by Sonder Counseling | Mar 1, 2023 | Uncategorized
By: Kelsey Wooten, LPC *Trigger warning: suicide I recently watched A Star is Born with Lady Gaga (Ally) and Bradly Cooper (Jack). If you haven’t seen it, or it’s been awhile I would encourage you to grab some popcorn and watch. The actors do an incredible...
by Sonder Counseling | Feb 2, 2023 | Uncategorized
By: Bellomy Iliff, LPC Title Of Material: Invisible Storm Author/Creator: Jason Kander Source: Audiobook from my local library The author makes his struggle relatable even though few people have actually been in a private conversation with President Obama or any of...