The counseling stigma: seeing a counselor doesn't mean you are crazy

http://www.counseling.org/docs/counseling-corner-library/cc_april_15_2013.pdf?sfvrsn=3

As a member of The American Counseling Association, I am impressed by the articles they publish. I especially liked this article (click the link above) about removing the stigma of counseling.

I always applaud clients for coming, as it takes courage to ask for help. There can be fears of going to counseling, denying you have a problem, or realizing you have a problem but not knowing what to do about it. Sometimes people want our significant other to come, but they won't, so you decide not to come alone.

The good news is counseling helps! There is hope! We are trained to listen; your story is unique to you. We are not here to judge you or shame you. We are trained to help. Moods improve to allow space for joy, healing and acceptance.

Anyone can benefit from counseling. It doesn't mean you are crazy! Life can just get overwhelming sometimes.

I fixed the link on this page, so click away! 

Inspiration tip: Smile, Breathe and Go Slowly

My husband says this is my running mantra, very funny. But seriously, this mantra works great for the office when stressed, overwhelmed in any environment, while eating, even any exciting memorable moment you want to cherish. I love it so much, I hung it in my office.