Hi everyone, You’ve probably noticed that the blog has been a little quieter lately. I’ve been pretty busy in November with an increase in clients and a big training I went to. That training was about Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). While it wasn’t my first exposure to ACT, it did reignite my passion for […]
Does my (mom/spouse/cousin/aunt/etc.) have Bipolar?
Mental health diagnoses get a fair amount of misinformation spread about them because there isn’t enough education in the general population about them. One of the most commonly misunderstood, and misused, ones is Bipolar Disorder. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard things like “well my mother was bipolar and…”. You’d think everyone […]
How Will I Know When I’m Done With Therapy?
I’m dedicating today to a shorter question. The length should not underscore it’s importance though because it is one of the most common questions in therapy. How are you supposed to know when you are done? It isn’t like going to the doctor where you just take the pills you were prescribed till you run […]
The Therapeutic Relationship Pt. 2: Boundaries
As I mentioned in part one (which you can find here: https://travishowellslpc.com/the-therapeutic-relationship/) the therapeutic relationship (the alliance between you and your therapist) is necessary to help you make positive change but it has certain limits. Your therapist knows many of your most personal thoughts and secrets and needs to protect them for your safety and […]
The Therapeutic Relationship
The Therapeutic Relationship No, this isn’t about dating your therapist. In fact, that’s a really bad idea because they likely know very private things about you might not even share with a significant other so that can never be an equal partnership. What I’m talking about is the kind of relationship you have with […]