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Spotting Depression in Children: A Guide for Parents
Depression in children doesn’t always look the way we expect. Kids don’t usually say, “I’m depressed.” Instead, their feelings often show up in their behavior, routines, or small changes in how they move through their day. These signs can be easy to miss, especially when life is busy, but noticing them early can make a meaningful difference.
Reiley Curtis
Jan 93 min read
What to Expect in Couples Counseling (An EFT Approach)
Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT) is not about picking sides, deciding who’s right, or telling you what to do. It’s about understanding the cycle or your dance you’ve been doing. This includes identifying your roles in the cycle: the pursuers, the withdrawers, the attachment ruptures, and the misunderstandings that will help you recognize and re-create a way to reach for each other again.
Dhayla Wright
Dec 19, 20253 min read
Envisioning a bright new year
Typically, a vision board is a collage of images, drawings, quotes, and other visual materials that represent goals and aspirations someone hopes to achieve. They can be made out of cut-up magazines, paper, stickers, photos, and more, and are usually arranged on some form of “board” or paper to create the collage and allow the creator to uniquely curate their vision for their future.
Payton Kifus
Dec 17, 20253 min read
Finding Light in the Winter Blues: Tips and Strategies for Managing the Winter Blues
Navigating the winter blues can be challenging, especially when the sun sets before 5 p.m. It makes you want to rush home and get ready for bed, only to realize it’s just 6 p.m. Early darkness can disrupt daily routines and leave you feeling like there isn’t enough time in the day. Adjusting takes time, and that’s okay.
Your Path Counseling Center
Dec 12, 20253 min read
5 Signs Your Relationship Might Benefit from Couples Counseling
Maybe you’ve noticed certain moments that hit too close to home, or you’ve been wondering, “Is it time to get help?” If you’re asking that question, you’re already stepping into awareness and that alone is a powerful first step.
Dhayla Wright
Dec 4, 20252 min read
Your Path Counseling Center launches Empowering Women: Veterans' Support Group
Your Path Counseling Center has been awarded a grant from the Virginia Department of Veteran Services S.O.S. (Suicide Prevention and Opioid Addiction Services) Community Grant Program to provide group counseling services to female veterans in Central Virginia. The group will meet weekly and provide support for female veterans who are navigating trauma and substance misuse.
Your Path Counseling Center
Sep 9, 20253 min read
LGBTQ+ Friendly Resources in Central Virginia
Looking for LGBTQ+ resources in Central VA? We will help you find the support you are looking for.
Taina Cunion
Jun 25, 20253 min read
Eco-Anxiety- Your Path Blog
The development of eco-anxiety is commonly connected to overexposure to information and media regarding the climate and ecosystem.
Caroline Russell
Apr 22, 20252 min read
Embracing Creativity for A Healthy Brain
The brain is one of the most important parts of our body, and just like the rest of our body, our brain functions best when we maintain it.
Juwan Williams
Mar 31, 20253 min read
The African Drum: Recognizing the Mental Health Benefits of Non-Western Traditional Healing
Mental health treatment is most effective when it is inclusive. Learn how African drumming is helping people heal.
Taina Cunion
Feb 25, 20253 min read
The Importance of Social Connections
Fostering relationships with friends and your community is a defense against anxiety and depression.
Caroline Russell
Feb 24, 20253 min read
Making Meaningful Connection: How Do You Stay Interested in Relationships?
As relationships evolve, people in those relationships often grow and change.
Kara Metcalf
Feb 13, 20251 min read
What You Should Know About Play Therapy
Learn how play therapy fosters emotional growth, self-expression, and resilience through safe and therapeutic play.
Caroline Russell
Feb 3, 20252 min read
When You Struggle to Start New Habits
Neurodivergent individuals face unique challenges, but with the right strategies, habit formation is achievable.
Juwan Williams
Jan 30, 20252 min read
Making Meaningful Connections
Bids for connection are invitations to connect with another human. It's all about how we respond to these bids for connection.
Kara Metcalf
Jan 15, 20251 min read
Mindfulness in Nature
One of the best ways to enhance your self-care is to change your environment—namely, moving outside. Recent research suggests that spending just 20 minutes connecting with nature can help lower stress hormone levels. In the 2019 study, 36 people spent 10 minutes or longer, three days a week for eight weeks, in an outdoor place like a yard, public park, or even just a green area near their workplace. Cortisol levels, a stress hormone, were measured before and after nature outi
Your Path Counseling Center
Oct 21, 20243 min read
Why You Should Have Hobbies
Having hobbies is a great way to reduce stress and support a happy and health life-style.
Chloe Wright
Oct 4, 20242 min read
Benefits of Family Therapy
There are numerous benefits to the structured and supportive environment that family counseling provides.
Chloe Wright
Aug 1, 20242 min read
Facts Related to Mental Health
Often, when mental health is discussed, the conversation can be directed toward addressing serious mental illness.
Your Path Counseling Center
Jun 17, 20240 min read
Navigating Daylight Saving Time (DST)-Understanding the Influence of DST on Sleep and Mental Health
The arrival of Daylight Saving Time (DST) brings a lot of positive emotions because of the promise of longer daylight hours. However, it...
Your Path Counseling Center
Mar 9, 20242 min read
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