Telehealth Continues at YCS
Our therapists are still offering telehealth options during the current pandemic. (Some therapists also offer face to face sessions under certain circumstances.) For those of you using our telehealth services already, or who have scheduled your first appointment, here are some tips for your teletherapy experience at YCS: Privacy—Make sure that you’re in a private […]
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 […]
Track It!
By now many of you have set a routine for our new ‘normal’ but if you haven’t I encourage you to do so. This will help reduce the anxiety of the uncertainty while increasing your control over the situation. Create your schedule on my weekly tracker. If you are like me, you are getting cabin […]
What Am I Feeling? Worksheet
Being able to identify what you are feeling, how often and the intensity of them is the first step toward managing your emotions, thoughts and behaviors. It is helpful to pay attention to what activates your feelings so you can do more of what makes you feel better and less of what causes you distress. […]
Stay Mentally Healthy
While we have had to change most of our normal activities, one thing should not change–taking care of your mental health. Actually, this is the time to prioritize it. Even if you are not panicking right now about the coronavirus pandemic, we are all especially vulnerable to stress, anxiety, excessive worry, depression, and feelings of […]
Tips for Teletherapy at YCS
Yurk Counseling Services LLC has recently begun using teletherapy. Since this is new for so many of us, we have some tips to enhance your experience: Privacy—Make sure that you’re in a private place where background noise, interruptions, and distractions are minimized. So be sure to ask others for privacy and no interruptions, and go […]
YCS Response to Coronavirus . . . and Teletherapy Options
Greetings! In response to our national emergency regarding the coronavirus, and with your safety and ours in mind, we are staying up-to-date on CDC recommendations. At this time, YCS remains open for scheduled appointments. We urge you to follow recommended precautions in your visits to YCS. YCS is now offering TELETHERAPY options–phone, video chat, or […]
