Anxiety vs Worry
Anxiety and worry- we use these words interchangeably but they are not the same thing. The dictionary defines anxiety as “a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome” and worry as “a state of anxiety and uncertainty over actual or potential problems.” Similar, but not […]
From Student To Intern
T Until you start an internship, you have no true grasp of what it takes to maintain a balance between sympathy and professional objectivity, or how important it is to listen to every single word uttered by the client, ask the right questions, and derive the appropriate treatment plan. However, very quickly into the internship […]
A New Face
I am happy to share that we have a new counseling intern at Yurk Counseling Services. Ariana started her internship last week and I can already see she is in the right profession! Introducing Ariana Anderson The decision to seek counseling services is one that takes great strength, courage, and dedication. Although to many […]
Stop Obsessive Thinking
Everyone at one time or another finds themselves obsessing about a situation that bothers them. Not only do we live a negative experience but we beat ourselves up about it afterwards. This is called rumination- the repetition of the same thought over and over- and it can keep us in a mental rut. Rumination is […]
10% Happier
Every now and then I run across a resource that I think would be beneficial for others- this is one of those resources. It will lead you to a page loaded with podcasts, meditations, talks, and newsletters. I also believe this is an important time to practice gratitude to remember there are still good people […]
New Administrative Assistant
We’re delighted to introduce our new Administrative Assistant, Harmony Huss. She is a recent graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School. Harmony will work part time at Yurk Counseling Services LLC while attending college to study psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. We know that Harmony will offer us much needed assistance, and that she […]
