FIT Counseling Blog
How EMDR Transforms Traumatic Memories
Are you living with memories that keep you hurting, stuck, and reliving the worst period in your life? Has a past traumatic or abusive situation become such a powerful force in your life that you simply cannot move forward? Do the memories can play tricks on your...
What You Can Do to Bridge The Communication Gap with Your Teen
How many times have you wondered how to get beyond answers like “fine”, “I don’t know”, and “uh-huh” with your teen? Do you miss the kid that once rushed home with stories to share? Have you longed to see the teenage face that is always hidden behind a smartphone...
4 Tips to Positively Support Your Teen’s Transition to Adulthood
Transitioning to adulthood is difficult for most of us in some way. Your own child’s emotional maturity, peer connections, and growth will be shaped by how well their needs are met over time. To effectively and positively support your teen’s independence and the road...
Nervous About Dating? How You Know When You’re Ready
How do you know if you’re really ready to start dating? It is a question worth asking. It’s important to have a clear idea of why it’s important to you. The process can be fun and exciting. But it can also shed some light on your own needs and inspire...
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...