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June 16, 2023

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Brainspotting vs. EMDR | Best Trauma Treatment?

Space Between Counseling Services (SBCS)

June 16, 2023

2023, Baltimore, Baltimore Counseling, Baltimore Therapy, Charm City, Connection, Emotional Health, Individuals, Maryland, Mental Health, Mental Wellness, Psychotherapy, Self Compassion, Self Care, Vulnerability, Well-Being

Brainspotting vs. EMDR | Best Trauma Treatment?

There are some issues that we cannot simply talk ourselves out of. The part of our brain that thinks in verbal language and uses logic to solve problems is distinct from the area of our brain where we process emotions. This means that in order to move past deep-seated trauma and other difficult emotional wounds, we must intervene on the physical and emotional subcortical level as well as on the logical, neocortical level.

Brainspotting (BSP) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy both facilitate emotional processing and help us to see ourselves, others, and the world around us in a new light. Read on to learn more about both modalities and which one may be right for you.

Journaling to Increase Self-Motivation: Tips From Motivational Interviewing

As the seasons change and we head towards Spring, you may find yourself reflecting on the goals and intentions that you had set for this new year. Some might have worked, and some might not have. Change is hard and uncomfortable, and at times, overwhelming. This blog post, written by Sehar Palla, located in Baltimore, Maryland, highlights motivational interviewing techniques that help us understand our feelings about change, increase motivation, and create a plan that works for us.

“Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories.”

The month of March reflects the overlooked contributions of women and continues spreading awareness of the injustices and discrimination women encounter. This blog post, written by Brittany Spencer, LCPC, located in Baltimore, Maryland, highlights the strength of being a woman and ways to support your female peers and highlight their acknowledgment.

Space Between Counseling Services (SBCS)

October 27, 2022

2022, Baltimore Counseling, Baltimore Therapy, Emotional Health, Mental Health, Mental Wellness, Psychotherapy, Self Care, Self Compassion, Well-Being, Transitions, Vulnerability

Getting Ahead of Seasonal Depressive Symptoms

Space Between Counseling Services (SBCS)

October 27, 2022

2022, Baltimore Counseling, Baltimore Therapy, Emotional Health, Mental Health, Mental Wellness, Psychotherapy, Self Care, Self Compassion, Well-Being, Transitions, Vulnerability

Getting Ahead of Seasonal Depressive Symptoms

If you have experienced a fall-time dip in mood, be it the winter blues or SAD, you are likely aware that when a decrease in motivation and loss of interest in typically pleasurable activities takes hold, it can be much more difficult to reengage with the things that make you happy or bring you meaning. “Getting ahead” of seasonal depressive symptoms does not necessarily mean preventing them. This blog post, written by Kat Filipov, LGPC, located in Baltimore, Maryland, explores the symptoms of SAD and winter blues, how to distinguish them and ways to get ahead of seasonal depressive symptoms.

Are you getting enough rest?

Are you getting enough rest? In this latest blog post by graduate student intern, Sehar Palla, we explore the seven different types of rest. Hint: It’s not just sleep!

My Partner Just Got Sober. What Do I Do Now?

In her premier post for the Space Between Counseling Services blog, Kat Filipov, LGPC, helps readers explore how to support their partner(s) who are recently sober. If you are supporting a loved one who has recently decided to discontinue drug or alcohol use, this blog post is for you. Kat reminds us to set boundaries, seek additional support groups, and more.

Dishing Out Boundaries This Holiday Season

It’s important to acknowledge and maintain your boundaries as needed this holiday season. In this blog post, written by Brittany Spencer, LCPC, readers can explore perceived obligations and learn how to communicate assertively to set clear boundaries with those around them.

De-Bunking Nutrition Myths & Exploring Intuitive Eating

Space Between Counseling Services Graduate Student Intern, Sarah Miles, felt compelled to write this blog to remind herself and other individuals that we have a choice when it comes to how we treat our bodies, and that there is an alternative to the cycle of crash dieting, starvation, and binge eating that so many of us are familiar with.

Guilt vs Shame: How To Tell Them Apart

Guilt vs Shame, Guilt and shame are two emotions that come up throughout the course of our lives as we grow and develop. Guilt and shame often come up together and may even be felt in response to the same scenario. We often associate these emotions with each other, and while they may overlap or intertwine, they do also have some major differences that can impact how we think about how to manage them. In this post, written by Abby Smith, LGPC, we define both guilt and shame, and explore how to better manage these feelings.