The Psychology of Joy in a Gray January – Ask Missoula Therapists
As the first days of winter in Missoula, Montana arrived with icy-cold temperatures and snow-filled streets and sidewalks, many people have been left feeling down and unmotivated. It’s a feeling that our counselors keep hearing about because many find hard to shake off. For some, this may indicate a case of SAD, or Seasonal Affective Disorder. I’m pretty sure I suffered this during many of my first winters in Missoula
Mindfully Managing the Terrible Threes – Missoula Therapists
Last fall, my toddler turned three. It was a momentous occasion marked by a big round of family illnesses and a canceled birthday party. As with many things, my kiddo took the canceled party in stride. Being three, she literally didn’t really know what she was missing. And being three, she was easily entertained with a couple new activity-gifts and a celebratory half-of-a-donut for breakfast. That said, she has entered
Goal-Setting for a New Year: A Step-by-Step Guide
The new year is here, and with it comes an exciting opportunity to set goals and hit the ground running. If you’re feeling overwhelmed or unsure of where to start, then this guide is for you. Here we’ll provide step-by-step instructions on how to develop a goal-setting blueprint that will help ensure success in the coming year. Start With Your Dreams The first step in developing your goal-setting blueprint is
The Benefits of Writing “The Morning Pages”
Have you ever found yourself feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or just generally out of sorts, but you couldn't quite put your finger on why? Or have you ever had a great idea or epiphany, but by the time you got around to writing it down, it was already gone? If so, you may benefit from the practice of the morning pages. Have you ever heard of morning pages? It's a concept
How to Play with Your Kids – Tips and Tricks to Become a Kid Again
Play is what makes life fun. We all want to have that life we all dreamt about. You know the one – where we are all sitting around the puzzles and the Scrabble and the fire on Christmas and we are all, well, engaged in fun activities like games! But maybe too often, we find ourselves drifting toward the television. And if emergency, break glass and there goes the Youtube
Engaging with Kids: A Guide for Parents
Missoula counselors often say that when it comes to raising children, there is no right or wrong way. However, engaging with kids is an important part of parenting that can often be overlooked. Playing with your kids is a great way to build a bond, ensure they’re developing well, and have fun! Here are some tips on how to make playing with the kids easier, and even more spectacular. Start