Here are some recent post that you may find helpful.
- All About ELiseby MaryI’m a Midwest girl at heart and currently call Iowa home. I love the sense of grounding that comes from familiar places, meaningful relationships, and routines that actually feel nourishing (not just productive). Traveling is something I really enjoy — especially trips that help me slow down, reconnect, and come back feeling more like myself. I’m deeply passionate about mental health and what it means to be human. I love helping people understand their nervous… Read more: All About ELise
- What Brings you Joy?by MaryAs the winter months are creeping in with colder weather and more darkness, what is something that you enjoy doing? These winter months can often lead to seasonal depression, depression, hopelessness and glominess. Despite these feelings, what is one thing that brings you joy? How can you incorporate that into your week? Maybe it is reading, watching a show, working out, going out, meeting up with friends, etc. Your weekly challenge is to do something… Read more: What Brings you Joy?
- Normalizingby MaryI have joined multiple groups on Facebook as a way to promote business, connect with someone looking for therapy and to see what services are needed within the community. Something I have noticed in these groups is that when someone wants to post about an issue they are struggling with they post anonymously, as do the responders who are sharing similar struggles. While we have come far in normalizing mental health and similar struggles in… Read more: Normalizing
- Who is my Therapist? (The Fun Facts)by MaryAll About Mary: I have lived in Illinois, Minnesota and now Iowa. I love to travel and plan to go to all 50 states! In order for a state to count, I have to do something there, not just drive through, although that would be much easier! Currently I am a little over halfway to all 50 states! I love traveling outside of the U.S. as well and have been to India, The Dominican Republic,… Read more: Who is my Therapist? (The Fun Facts)
- Why Therapy?by MaryMany of us have a preconceived notion of therapy where we are laying on a couch with our hands folded on our chest and sharing our feelings with a therapist sitting in a chair taking notes; or that we cannot go to therapy because I shouldn’t be sharing my family’s “secrets.” While this could be a possibility, therapy is what you would like it to be and what you need. This is a space for… Read more: Why Therapy?
- Kid’s Yogaby MaryMary is trained in kid’s yoga and has offered yoga classes in the classroom, birthday parties and now in our new office space. Upcoming Yoga themes: Camping, Fall, Space, Winter, Valentine’s, Spring, Mommy & Me, Daddy & Me and Summer Treats.
- Stressful day?by MaryCheck out these Yoga poses and consider adding them into your daily routine, or when you notice you have had a stressful day. For more tips/tricks/ideas check out our Pinterest! @Renewed Strength Counseling Stay tuned for gentle yoga classes, meditation and kids yoga classes at Renewed Strength Counseling!
- New Clients…by MaryWhat to expect when starting with Renewed Strength Counseling: You will first contact us via email at mdoherty.rsc@gmail.com You will receive information through the client portal, Simple Practice. Please fill out this information for your therapist prior to your first session. Scheduling is done through the portal, as well as communication with your therapist. Please arrive 5-10 minutes before your session so it can start on-time. Hour long sessions will typically run between 50-55 minutes.… Read more: New Clients…
- New Websiteby MaryWe’ve just opened our new website, which we hope will provide a way for you to gain tools to reset your thinking, refocus your heart, and refuel your life. Stay tuned for more posts!