At Pathways Counseling Services in Scottsdale, AZ, we understand how trauma can affect people of all ages—and how EMDR therapy can help them heal. The Impact of Trauma on Daily Life Recently, I sat at a cafe waiting for...

Here’s the audio version of The Healing Power of Movement: Dance Therapy for Scottsdale, AZ Kids if you prefer to listen on the go: The Healing Power of Movement - Dance Therapy for Scottsdale, AZ Kids When kids struggle with big...

Understanding Anger: Signs, Symptoms, and Management Techniques Explore the nature of anger, its signs, and effective management techniques to regain control of your emotional health. understanding-anger-management anger management emotional health anger signs anger counseling A person practicing deep breathing...

Depression often pulls you away from what you enjoy. As a result, isolation grows and mood drops. Behavioral activation flips that script by nudging you into small, rewarding actions. How to begin: Brainstorm a list of simple activities: a...

Here’s the audio version of this post if you prefer to listen on the go: Codependency – Understanding It and Finding the Ways to Change Do You Feel The Chains of Codependency In Your Life? Codependency is a complex...

As a mental health therapist, I understand the importance of showing holiday gratitude and joy. This can be even more impactful at this time of the year. It serves as an antidote to the often hectic and commercial aspects...

Trauma Does Not Need to Control Your Life EMDR is here to help in a world fraught with turmoil and strife. One where conflicts like those in Israel and Ukraine seem unending. Everyday traumas often go unnoticed. There is...

How To Stay Resilient How are entrepreneurship and mental health connected? This question may never have crossed your mind. If you run your own business or are thinking about running one, it’s an important question to consider. The truth...

Many people feel nervous and uptight around others. First - let’s get this out of the way. It’s normal. There we said it. Now that we have acknowledged that social anxiety should be normalized, we can move on. For...

Social anxiety disorder, sometimes referred to as SAD, affects millions of people all over the world.  According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, “SAD affects 15 million adults or 7.1% of the U.S. population.” Believe it or...