Exploring the Relationship: Seasonal Affective Disorder, Depressed Mood, and the Impact of Mindfulness

Exploring the Relationship: Seasonal Affective Disorder, Depressed Mood, and the Impact of Mindfulness by Amanda Bickel As we continue the winter season with the sun setting early we are on a journey through the changing seasons. Sometimes this transition can cast a shadow or mirror how we feel.  Many people find this shift brings along … Read more

Community Highlights Voyage Denver

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

CBS Screen Time causing harm to your youths mental health

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

Just Because You Can Do It On Your Own, Doesn’t Mean You Have To

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 does it NOT mean?

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

Keeping Promises to Yourself and The 5 Minute Rule

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

COVID-19 Anxiety Management Tools

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

Skip to content