Overcoming Depression with EMDR Therapy
As someone who has struggled with depression for most of my adult life, I was always on the lookout for new therapies or treatments that could help me manage my symptoms. After some research, I came across Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, and I decided to give it a try. And let me tell you, although I was a little apprehensive, it was a great experience! I was
Empowering the LGBTQ+ Communities in Missoula, MT: Resources and Support
As a dedicated mental health provider in Missoula, MT, Sunflower Counseling MT is committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for all our clients, and especially those within the LGBTQ+ communities. We recognize the unique challenges that LGBTQ+ individuals face, including discrimination, mental health disparities, and barriers to accessing affirmative care. Today, we highlight the specialized services we offer at Sunflower Counseling MT, as well as other valuable
Calming the “Monkey Mind” – Missoula Therapists
Whether we’ve heard the term or not, we are all familiar with the idea of a “monkey mind.” The term traces back to Chinese Buddhist thinkers who used it to refer to an unsettled or restless mind. Like a monkey, it is jumping from place to place. Maybe it gets interested in one topic or item for a minute, but then discards it and jumps around again. When I lived
Cultivating Empathy – Missoula Therapists
Growing up outside of Helena Montana, Buddhism was very much an “outsider” religion. And then in college, it seemed that even people who liked philosophy didn’t like Kant. I can empathize with them though, I didn’t like Kant either—at first. Having encountered Buddhism and Kant as outside of the norm, I was intrigued and slowly but surely dove deeper into their respective philosophies. For my PhD, I did a comparison
From Empathy to Compassion – Missoula Therapists
In our daily lives, our emotions are pushed and pulled in countless directions. With a toddler in the house, my first waking moment is often the sound of her crying or asking me to wake up. If I’m lucky enough to sleep in a bit, my earliest emotional interactions are with my wife as we get up, make and drink our coffee, and open the modern version of the daily
Agoraphobia: When the World Feels Too Overwhelming
Theresa had always been a bit of an anxious person, but that was part of her charm. She was the life of every party and never shied away from meeting new people. That all changed when she suddenly found herself plagued with agoraphobia - an intense fear of leaving her home. At first, it seemed like nothing more than a mild anxiety attack. But as time went on, it became