Celebrating Your Holiday Gatherings and Traditions during the Coronavirus Pandemic October 31, 2020 - Here are some ways you can take care of yourself while celebrating the holiday gatherings and traditions during the Coronavirus pandemic: Shift your holiday traditions and plans Encourage outdoor events/activities by spending time outside connecting with your guest and the fall festivals, pumpkin patches, sightseeing for holiday lights, etc. (while… ...Read More
Mental Health Challenges During the Coronavirus Pandemic August 24, 2020 - CDC reports since the pandemic of March 2020, 40% of adults have faced at least one type of serious mental health challenge. A CDC survey completed June 2020 reports anxiety was 400% higher compared to the January 2020 survey and depression screenings were 457% higher compared to the January 2020… ...Read More
Taking Care of Yourself April 12, 2020 - Schedule a video session- www.bettytherapy.org Contact Us 717-321-4926 Here are some ways you can take care of your mental, emotional, physical and spiritual health while sharing a living space during the Coronavirus outbreak: create a schedule so everyone has a general idea of what to expect throughout the day talk… ...Read More
Feeling Challenged with Life Stressors March 25, 2020 - All of us are experiencing stressful situations and events in our daily lives. We watch or listen to the news, read or interact on our social networks, watch You Tube and interact with our family members, and every day we challenge and question our thoughts, judgements, behaviors, and actions. Please… ...Read More
The Benefits of Telehealth/Teletherapy March 20, 2020 - Telehealth offers a range of benefits for both therapists and their clients. It can be a powerful tool that makes mental health care easier and more convenient to access and provide. Telehealth benefits include: Flexible schedule: With telehealth you can have secure, real-time two-way communication anytime and anywhere. You can… ...Read More
What is Telehealth? March 16, 2020 - Through audio and video over the internet, you can meet with your clinician on-the-go from your desktop, laptop, tablet, or mobile device (iOS or Android) - it's your choice! Telehealth allows us to connect anywhere with secure and convenient appointments that save you time and hassle. There's no need to… ...Read More
2020 Priority January 1, 2020 - “You have within you right now, everything you need to deal with whatever the world can throw at you.” ∼ BRIAN TRACY ∼ Become aware of thinking patterns of blame. They’re futile wastes of energy. When you stop making excuses, and let go of the habit of blaming, you liberate… ...Read More
That Time of Year! September 1, 2019 - The start of a new school year is exciting for most kids, but it can also create anxiety in others, even those “easy going kids.” The Child Mind Institute (2019) reports the start of a new school year may be challenging for those entering kindergarten, middle school, or high school.… ...Read More
Why Sand Tray Therapy? July 4, 2019 - During a therapeutic session, sand tray therapy emphasizes what the person is experiencing in that moment, allowing the therapist to become actively involved in facilitating the experience and the emotions. The client shares their deepest thoughts and feelings, and building a therapeutic relationship needs to be strong in order for… ...Read More
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy? June 11, 2019 - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a treatment that helps you understand how your feelings and thoughts can influence your behaviors. The goal is to change thought patterns or behaviors that are behind your difficulties, so you can change the way you feel. Positive self thoughts and encouraging words help change… ...Read More