Month: August 2021

How Do I Address Concerns Regarding My Therapist?

You took the big step to begin therapy and finding your therapist was no small feet. But, wait! What if you get in a few sessions and decide this may not be a good fit?  That is ok.  This is actually common.  First, talk to your therapist about the things that are making it hard to open up or feel off.  This is one of the wonderful things about your relationship with the therapist.  It provides a safe environment to talk openly.  Often times, it even deepens the work you are doing. If you continue to feel a disconnect, it’s

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How Do I Choose A Therapist That Is Right For Me?

Finding a therapist who is the right fit can take time.  It can be a bit like finding the right car.  Sometimes we get right in, and things just feel right.  Most of the time though, we do a lot of research to see what we need.  So, how can you choose the right therapist? What type of therapist do you need?  The mental health field has many specialties.  There are therapists that specialize in couples, marriage, family, grief, trauma, LBGTQ and more.  For instance, at Dawn we specialize in the prevention and treatment of trauma. To find the right

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Make An Informed Decision When It Comes To Therapy

Why is there so much paperwork when I begin therapy? I definitely did not get into this field for the paperwork.  And yet, here we are.  Whether it is the doctor’s office or your therapist’s office, the forms to fill out and sign can seem never ending.  And we each respond to this different.  Some people like to read through everything and ask questions.  Others want to sign on the dotted and get to the good part.  Either way, it is important to understand what’s in these documents. Making an Informed Decision by Knowing All the Facts There are several

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Parenting: Learn. Practice. Repeat.

Over the past several months, our family has really come to enjoy The Great British Baking Show.  We’ve recently taken to baking pasties with flakey pastry and are looking forward to delving into babka in the near future.  The show has been both entertaining and inspiring. The participants in this competition must show both knowledge and skill in baking.  They are judged on their technical skill in both recipes they are familiar with and those they are not.  And the producers have just the right way of creating anticipation and excitement in the viewers.  Can the bakers get it just

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