Community Highlights: Meet Amanda Woodard of Original Path Counseling http://voyagedenver.com/interview/community-highlights-meet-amanda-woodard-of-original-path-counseling/ Today we’d like to introduce you to Amanda Woodard. Hi Amanda, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story? I started my counseling private practice 10 years ago, we just celebrated our 10th anniversary. Originally, my … Read more
Screen Time Harms Youth Mental Health https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/too-much-screen-time-harms-youth-mental-health/ Too much screen time harms youth; how families and government can drive better outcomes We are keeping our Eye on Mental Health for you taking a closer look at research this year finding screen time is tied to suicide risk for “tweens” or preteens. The study out of … Read more
Listen to our owner Amanda Woodard guest speaking on The Heartfelt Clubs recent podcast episode. Enjoy this episode as we navigate the ins and outs of benefiting from therapy and raising a healthier generation to come, the importance of finding the right fit in a therapist, noticing when might be a good time to start … Read more
Borderline Personality Disorder – What does it mean, and what doesn’t it mean? Often when my clients first receive a diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder, I get one of two reactions. Either they have never heard of it, and are wondering, “What do you mean there’s something wrong with my personality?” or, they have heard … Read more
Parenting 1-2-3 Check out our clinician Alicia Hopkins talking about Parenting 1-2-3 technique of how to parent with discipline, consistency, and love.
When you can’t fight or flee: COVID-19 and trauma This year has been tough. Wildfires, social and political unrest, lockdowns, and enormous loss of life… it’s difficult to know where to begin with processing everything that has happened in 2020, and it’s not even over yet. The reality is, our nation and the world are … Read more
Keeping Promises to Yourself + The 5 Minute Rule By Atsede Scarseth What did you learn about keeping promises or making sure people can trust your word? Most likely something along the lines of trust is earned. This doesn’t only go for your external relationships. This is also relevant for the relationship you have with … Read more
Maintaining Routine in Times of Uncertainty – COVID-19 Anxiety Management Tools The human brain is hardwired to seek out stability, structure, and routine (Wiest, 2018). Our subconscious mind understands this construct to be safe, which in turn positively influences our mood and emotions. Additionally, routines promote predictability and can decrease our flight or fight … Read more
Benefits of Plants As I’ve discussed before there are many benefits to making nature part of your life. One way I’ve previously discussed to help with this is adding plants to your space and to your weekly routine. Plants are a fitting symbol for taking care of yourself: They need water and sun to grow … Read more
Rain, Rain, Go Away… Is it coincidence that as rain falls from the sky our mood takes a nosedive? Further, like bears, are we are inclined to socially isolate or hibernate during periods of dark, cold weather? Turns out the answer to both questions is no! Seasonal Affect Disorder, aptly known as SAD, is a … Read more