by Ali Barnum | Sep 26, 2022 | Counseling, Support, Therapy
Choosing the type of therapy that’s right for you – virtual or in person therapy Beginning in March of 2020, virtual therapy sessions became popular because of stay-at-home orders. They also made it more convenient for people working from home. When you...
by Ali Barnum | Aug 4, 2022 | Art Therapy, Counseling, Therapy
I’m often asked about what it means to be an art therapist. People are interested in the difference between “regular” or traditional talk therapy and art therapy. They also want to know what it takes to become a professional art therapist. The difference lies in our...
by Ali Barnum | Jul 16, 2022 | Counseling, Intention, Organization, Skills, Tools
When a new client decides to come to therapy, they often want to make some substantial change in their life. These changes can include lessening their anxiety, changing their job, improving their relationship, or learning coping skills for depression. Our society is...
by Ali Barnum | Jul 10, 2022 | Anxiety, Coping, Counseling, Depression, Mental Health, Support, Therapy, Tools
Coping with Burnout When You Need to Work In the past few years, we have seen rapid adjustments to our work circumstances and personal lives. We’ve been challenged with extreme societal factors. There’s no doubt that this time has had a significant impact on our...
by Ali Barnum | Jun 20, 2022 | Art Therapy, Counseling, Mental Health, Skills
A Simple Exercise for Goal Setting Using Art Therapy When I first start working with a new client, developing therapeutic goals is an important step. This is important to establish because then we both know what we are working toward in our sessions. Some clients come...
by Ali Barnum | Mar 1, 2021 | Counseling, Mental Health, Support, Therapy
It’s been interesting being a therapist during a pandemic. Can you believe we have been living through COVID-19 for a year? It feels like just yesterday when the governor announced the shelter in place order. Thankfully, I think we all can see the light at the...
