Author: Voyage Counseling

Written by: Shannon Walsh LMHC-A, CCTP How to Get Past the Stink-What is ‘Stinkin Thinkin’ and How You Can Get Unstuck I first heard the term “stinkin thinkin” when I worked in a treatment facility for clients who were battling substance use disorder. That term so succinctly wrapped up how unappealing and frustrating our cognitive…

Written by: Shannon Walsh LMHC-A, CCTP Creative Coping: Getting Through the Season The holiday season can be difficult for a lot of folks, with or without celebration. Seasonal affective disorder, grief, loneliness, anxiety, many mental health challenges are exacerbated by this time of the year. These challenges can feel insurmountable sometimes, especially with the cold…

How to Develop an Assertive Communication Style After helping various clients develop a way to communicate their wants, needs, and feelings assertively, I’m going to share some simple ways you can develop a communication style that can help you be assertive. What are the styles of communication?  When it comes to communication, there are 4…

How to Take Breaks to Increase Productivity         “Time to sit down and watch my favorite TV show,” you say to yourself as you finally decide to unwind after a long week at work. Suddenly, you start thinking about that book you started reading but didn’t finish. Then, your mind wanders to the side hustle…

How to Create a Bedtime Routine for Better Sleep You wake up to your alarm going off. “Just five more minutes,” you say to yourself as you try to hit snooze. Once you are awake, you feel tired and calculate how many hours you have before you can crawl back into bed. The work or…