Help Your College Student Manage Back-to-School Anxiety

As the new academic year approaches, many college students find themselves grappling with back-to-school anxiety. This is a common experience, and it’s important to recognize that you’re not alone. Whether you’re a freshman stepping onto campus for the first time or a senior facing the pressures of your final year, managing anxiety is crucial for […]

Discovering Your Life Purpose Through Art Journaling

Over the past couple weeks, there has been a common theme among many of the people I work with: a desire to have more meaning and purpose in their life. Dissatisfaction with work, little desire to leave the house, a lack of hobbies or enjoyable activities, mind-numbing scrolling on the phone… these are contributing to […]

The Healing Strokes: Intuitive Painting and Self-Care

In the hustle of our daily lives, self-care often takes a backseat. But what if there was a way to nurture our minds through the simple act of painting? Enter intuitive painting, a form of art that emphasizes the act of creation over the final product. How is this artistic journey a balm for the […]

Movie Therapy For Your Mental Health

Cinematherapy, also known as movie therapy or film therapy, is a fascinating approach that uses movies and films to promote emotional well-being, self-reflection, and personal growth. Let’s delve into the world of cinematherapy: What Is Cinematherapy? Cinematherapy involves intentionally selecting and watching movies with the purpose of improving mental health, enhancing self-awareness, and addressing emotional issues. It recognizes […]

Finding Balance: Addressing Burnout During Mental Health Awareness Month

May marks Mental Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to breaking the stigma around mental health issues and promoting the message that seeking help is a sign of strength. This year, let’s shine a light on a common but often overlooked condition: burnout. Burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged stress. […]

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Benefits of Daily Rituals

Daily rituals can provide structure, consistency, and a sense of purpose and can be essential for building and maintaining healthy self-esteem. Here are 7 you can try out today. Love yourself, you deserve it!

Change at YCS

Just like the change in winter (spring? sprinter?), we have had a change at YCS- I am the proud new owner of Yurk Counseling Services. This venture is not just a business transition; it’s a personal milestone that resonates deeply with my core values and professional aspirations. Taking the helm of this practice is a […]

Why Is Gratitude Important?

“Regularly practicing and expressing gratitude has many benefits, both short- and long-term. Psychologists have highly researched gratitude and find it to be among the main focuses of positive psychology. Evidence suggests that people who consciously count their blessings tend to be happier and less depressed. But how? Gratitude changes our brains. Research has found that […]

The Science of Tapping

If you know me, and/or work with me, you know that I love using EFT, or tapping, as a modality- because it is so effective! I use EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) to reduce or eliminate the emotional distress related to your issues. For example, one of my clients had a phobia of needles and we […]

Anxiety Symptoms Explained

You may already know that anxiety is caused by uncertainty and danger, and can be triggered by nothing in particulary or by something specific, such as a smell or sound. When we are anxious we experience a variety of symptoms that can be annoying, confusing or scary, depending on their intensity. These symptoms all have […]

Help Your College Student Manage Back-to-School Anxiety

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