FIT Counseling Blog
How to Address Your Racial Trauma Productively
Racial trauma is real. As a person of color, you are likely well aware. Perhaps you cope in ways that hide your need for healing. Do You think of your inward adjustment to the pain as normal and part of what’s required? Until a thought or image or memory causes your...
Reset and Renew: 3 Resolutions to Help You Overcome Anxiety and Start Fresh
Last year was fraught with unprecedented uncertainty and upheaval. Now, a lot of that anxiety may feel baked into the upcoming months. In fact, the idea of actually starting fresh may feel frustratingly out of reach, no matter how many times you sing “Auld Lange...
“It’s Been Long Enough”…and Other Myths to Stop Believing About Grief
Grief, particularly in the United States, is often fraught with myths and misunderstanding. When a significant loss occurs, you are likely to hear or sense that there is a “right” way to handle your grief. You may even feel obligated to rush the process or to “get...
6 Tips To Ease Into Dating After Divorce
Are you ready to take the first step into dating after divorce but worry about how to actually do it? Has it been a while since you were on a first date? If you’re not sure how to seek out quality companionship, a bit of guidance might be in order. That’s completely...
When Sorrow Settles in Your Bones: The Physical Signs of Grief
Loss can wound deeply. It literally changes our minds and, for a time, confuses our senses. It makes no difference if you experienced a sudden tragedy or witness the slow demise of a long-ill loved one. Either way, the pain can bring up a wellspring of emotions that...
Are the Kids Really Okay? How to Support Your Children Through Your Divorce
Divorce, regardless of the circumstances, pulls apart a family unit. It takes time to absorb and impacts everyone involved, especially your children. You want your kids to be okay, to bounce back and enjoy their childhood. Eventually, all of that can still happen....
Dating Violence Awareness Month: What You Need to Know
February is the month most of us focus on roses and romance. Yet, studies show that the path to love and respect may not be clear for many young people. As we make our way through winter to spring, it’s vitally important to be aware that this month is also National...