by Eada Gendelman | Feb 24, 2023 | Info & Updates
Kaitlyn Valdez has been an integral part of the Embrace Strength team for almost three years. Since graduating from New Mexico State University with her Master’s in Counseling in July 2020, Kaitlyn has brought a great deal of knowledge, dedication, and experience to...
by Eada Gendelman | Nov 6, 2022 | Info & Updates
We are thrilled to welcome this year’s counseling intern, Angie, to the Embrace Strength team! Angie is currently getting her Master’s in clinical mental health counseling at the University of Denver. Angie has been researching mental health and body image for years...
by Eada Gendelman | Dec 7, 2021 | Depression
It’s tough to be a human sometimes. Coping skills can help. Here are five activities to try if you have been struggling with your mental health: 1. Five senses This coping skill is all about mindfulness and self-soothing. It involves honing in on your five senses in...
by Catherine Tilford | Jan 30, 2015 | Motherhood
I recently returned from maternity leave and have been reflecting on how becoming a mother has reinforced some key lessons I learned on my own journey of recovery and that come up often in my work as a counselor. #1 – I Am Strong This became my mantra in recovery and...
by Catherine Tilford | Apr 18, 2013 | Mental Health
April is Counseling Awareness Month, so I thought I’d spend some time writing about the profession that I love and how counseling is different than talking to a friend or loved one in our life. As a therapist in private practice, I have witnessed first hand how...
