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Violence: Grief, Trauma and Healing
By now I am certain we have all heard about the mass shooting in Las Vegas, Nevada. It is said to be the deadliest mass shooting in modern US history. It is devastating to watch the news clips, read the stories that make the individuals shot more human and try to…
Depression: Finding the right treatment method
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How to offer empathy when facing anger
Here at Compass Community Counseling we are located in the pacific northwest. While normally this is a statement filled with pride, as we reside in my biased opinion of one the most beautiful areas of the country, and safest, recently we have been overcome with…
3 Tips to Improve Communication
It isn’t uncommon for folks to seek out relationship therapy to discuss ways to improve their communication within their marriage, with their children, or even in the workplace. We have outlined three tips to help you get on the right track, improve your…
13 Questions
13 Questions to ask your teen after watching 13 Reasons Why The new Netflix series popular among teens seems to be what all the kids are talking about from 5th grade to high school if you haven’t heard of 13 Reasons Why then you must be living under a rock. This is…
When you Divorce your Children
4 Ways to Support your Child Divorce happens. It is more common than we may wish to think; statistically about 45% of couples divorce. Does this seem like a high rate to you? It actually hasn’t changed much in recent years. Regardless of the reason for the dissolution…
Why is Empathy Important?
Understanding Why You Need Empathy As a marriage and family therapist, it isn’t uncommon to bear witness to the inner webs of conflict, arguments, relationship dissatisfaction and infidelity. Many couples begin the therapy process because they just can’t seem to…
Choosing a Counselor
How to find a great therapist/counselor It’s pretty easy to find any counselor/therapist but it might be more difficult to find one that is right for you. The single most important factor in determining the right therapist for you has nothing to do with years of…
Connecting with your spouse
6 Great ways that YOU can Connect with your Spouse In a world of go, go go, and have it your way it is harder than ever to stay connected to those we love and care so much about. If you think I’m wrong just walk into a restaurant and look around. You will see…