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Deciding to see a therapist is a brave choice. Picking the right therapist may seem daunting, but it’s essential. The initial meeting is a chance for both you and the therapist to get to know each other.
Aurora, Colorado is home to the Buckley Space Force Base, previously known as an Air Force base. The base employs more than 15,000 civilian and military personnel, serving approximately 94,000 individuals, including servicemembers, retirees, civilians, contractors and more. The base has a tremendous economic impact on the Aurora area, contributing 1.38 billion to the area … <a href="https://peakpsychservices.com/blog/navigating-mental-health-services-for-military-personnel-in-aurora-colorado/">Continued</a>
Women have been breaking stigmas in sports for generations. Did you know that in 1928 the women’s 800 meter race was removed from the Olympics because of fear that running that distance would ruin women’s physical health? This was not added back until 1960. Women were not allowed to run in marathons until 1984! Women … <a href="https://peakpsychservices.com/blog/body_image_and_disordered_eating_in_female_athletes/">Continued</a>
Compassion is pertinent for healing. It is imperative for us to validate and accept ourselves before any kind of change, growth, or movement will take place. We cannot learn from something we do not accept. For example, if I lost one of my two front teeth, I would first have to accept that it is … <a href="https://peakpsychservices.com/blog/why-do-we-need-compassion/">Continued</a>
Relationships can be viewed as a spectrum. They range from healthy, unhealthy to abusive. For some, it is easier to point out these signs than others. We are all guilty of viewing some red flags as green or even might bypass it as yellow. Let’s walk through some topics regarding the differences between a healthy … <a href="https://peakpsychservices.com/blog/the-relationship-spectrum/">Continued</a>
While you’ve likely looked forward to retirement for most of your life, it can also bring a lot of change, and even some challenges. You might find yourself feeling lonely, or even depressed as your life changes, and it can be helpful to meet with a mental health counselor. Here are a few of the … <a href="https://peakpsychservices.com/blog/benefits-mental-health-counseling-retirement/">Continued</a>
Have you ever felt trapped, lost, or hopeless because of the state of your mental health? Often a mental health crisis isn’t something that you can choose to automatically solve or heal by yourself, and you may need help from a counselor. Here are a few reasons why you should consider meeting with a mental … <a href="https://peakpsychservices.com/blog/meet-mental-health-counselor/">Continued</a>
Do you suspect or know that your loved one is struggling with suicidal ideation? Suicidal ideation, or suicidal thoughts and ideas, can manifest themselves in a variety of ways. If your loved one is struggling with this, intervening and helping them could literally save their life. Here are a few ways to talk about suicidal … <a href="https://peakpsychservices.com/blog/talk-suicidal-ideation-loved-one/">Continued</a>
Have you ever wished that you could get more out of your mental health counseling appointments? Whether you’re anticipating your first appointment ever or whether you’re visiting your counselor for the hundredth time, it is important that you’re making the most of your time. Mental health counseling can help you to find healing in a … <a href="https://peakpsychservices.com/blog/get-mental-health-counseling/">Continued</a>