Growth and Resolve Counseling

09/25/2026

Box Breathing is a paced breathing exercise that gives your attention something simple and predictable to focus on.

You inhale for 4 seconds, hold for 4 seconds, exhale for 4 seconds, and hold for 4 seconds.

Intentionally slowing down your breathe can help shift your attention away from racing thoughts and get you out of that fight or flight mode.

Give this exercise a try and repeat it for a few rounds and notice what you feel!

As always, if breath-holding feels uncomfortable or makes you more anxious, you can skip the holds and simply practice slow, comfortable breathing…sometimes holding your breathe for even 4 seconds can feel like a lot!

09/18/2026

When we’re overwhelmed, our attention can get completely pulled into our thoughts, emotions, or memories.

The Butterfly Hug gives your brain something physical and rhythmic to focus on. The side to side taps create bilateral stimulation, while the self-touch can provide a sense of comfort and grounding.

Give it a try the next time you’re feeling stressed, over stimulated, overwhelmed, or experiencing big emotions in your body. 🦋

09/17/2026

09/09/2026

Sometimes the behaviors we label as “lazy,” “unmotivated,” “too sensitive,” or “not trying hard enough” have a much deeper explanation.

Neurodivergence can affect executive functioning, sensory processing, attention, emotional regulation, communication, and the way someone experiences the world.

And often, neurodivergent individuals spend years trying to adapt, mask, or push themselves to meet expectations that weren’t designed with their brain in mind.

Therapy isn’t about forcing you to become someone you’re not. It can be about understanding how your brain works, building strategies that fit you, and learning to replace shame with self-compassion.

If you’ve spent years wondering, “Why does this seem so much harder for me than everyone else?”—you’re not alone. You’re not broken. Your brain may simply work differently.

09/02/2026

A little education on CBT!

08/26/2026

If you’ve been interested in DBT give us a call! Just about all of our therapists offer this type of therapy. We’re happy to help!

08/26/2026

New blog post on the site!

“Be positive!” “Good vibes only!” “Positive energy!” If only it were that easy, right?

08/18/2026

Have you ever wondered about Art Therapy? Take a read and find out more!

08/18/2026

New blog on the website! Check it out!

Coping with AuDHD: Balancing the Divided Brain By Sarah Van Norden, LPC For those with Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD co-occurring diagnoses (AuDHD, as it is starting to be known), trying to navigate brain types that seem contradictory and constantly at odds with each other is extremely challengi...