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Your Path Counseling Center launches Empowering Women: Veterans' Support GroupÂ
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 93 min read
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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 253 min read
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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 222 min read
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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 313 min read
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The African Drum:Â Recognizing the Mental Health Benefits of Non-Western Traditional HealingÂ
Mental health treatment is most effective when it is inclusive. Learn how African drumming is helping people heal.
Taina Cunion
Feb 253 min read
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The Importance of Social Connections
Fostering relationships with friends and your community is a defense against anxiety and depression.
Caroline Russell
Feb 243 min read
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Making Meaningful Connection: How Do You Stay Interested in Relationships?
As relationships evolve, people in those relationships often grow and change.
Kara Metcalf
Feb 131 min read
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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 32 min read
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When You Struggle to Start New Habits
Neurodivergent individuals face unique challenges, but with the right strategies, habit formation is achievable.
Juwan Williams
Jan 302 min read
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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 151 min read
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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...
Your Path Counseling Center
Oct 21, 20242 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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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Embrace Self-Love This Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day, often associated with expressions of romantic love, offers a unique opportunity to redirect our focus inward.
Nina Ivanovic
Feb 14, 20242 min read
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Embracing Realistic Expectations: A Psychological Approach to Completing New Year’s Resolutions in 5 steps!
Setting realistic expectations is not a burden, it's a freeing perspective that gets you that much closer to fulfilling your goals
Nina Ivanovic
Jan 29, 20242 min read
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October 10th is World Mental Health Day: How can you participate?
In 1992, Richard Hunt created an awareness campaign called World Mental Health Day, which is now celebrated in more than 150 countries...
Maegan Beck MSW, LCSW
Oct 10, 20233 min read
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The Winter Blues
Check out some helpful information about the winter blues from Setera Stevens, LPC
Your Path Counseling Center
Jan 29, 20232 min read
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The Benefits of Noticing the Good, Practicing Gratitude
https://www.canva.com/design/DAFIMmWUsQ8/IM7cbRSy_UOfkli_DRAzBw/view Check out our zine about the benefits of practicing gratitude and...
Your Path Counseling Center
Aug 2, 20221 min read
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