by Carrie | May 20, 2020 | Couples, Family, Individuals, Military & Veterans, Teens
You know the feeling. You’re chugging along in a good groove. After a while, you settle into a rhythm and may even begin taking the upbeat vibe for granted. Then, seemingly out of nowhere, you are greeted with sudden, perhaps drastic change. It feels jolting,...
by Carrie | Apr 29, 2020 | Couples, Family, Individuals, Military & Veterans, Teens
“The new normal” is already starting to feel like a cliché as we navigate this COVID-19 pandemic. But it’s true, we’re all experiencing huge disruption, stress and overwhelm in our lives due to this public health crisis, and it really is creating a new way of life for...
by Carrie | Apr 15, 2020 | Family, Individuals, Military & Veterans, Teens
A pandemic is bad enough. But what if you or a loved one is dealing with a mental health crisis during this time? Individual crisis definitions vary, but in general a crisis arises when an uncontrollable and unpredictable stressful or a traumatic event occurs. A...
by Carrie | Mar 13, 2020 | Couples, Family, Individuals, Military & Veterans, Teens
WE ARE open for online therapy only. As the news around COVID-19 continues to evolve, the priorities of Blue Boat Counseling will remain the health and safety of our clients, therapists and their families. There are specific measures you can take to help protect...
by Carrie | Mar 5, 2020 | Couples, Family, Individuals
Why do you keep getting these odd text messages from your partner? They always seem to be messaging you about where you are, what you’re doing, and who you’re with. It’s like they can’t help themselves and just don’t trust you…to do anything right. Do you hear warning...
by Carrie | Feb 20, 2020 | Family, Individuals, Military & Veterans, Teens
Anxiety is about more than merely being nervous or worried, especially when dealing with anxiety-provoking situations. Along those same lines, depression is about more than being sad or feeling blue. What’s more; is that both of them are increasingly common,...
by Carrie | Feb 4, 2020 | Family, Individuals, Military & Veterans, Teens
If you’re struggling with a mental health issue, then you know positive coping strategies are crucial for long-term success. Although this truth likely comes as no surprise, establishing successful coping strategies can seem challenging. Sometimes you might try to...
by Carrie | Jan 22, 2020 | Family, Individuals, Military & Veterans, Teens
Hopelessness, sadness, emptiness are all words frequently associated with depression. When you struggle with depression, it only makes sense that you want to know whether or not it can get better. Even if you’ve been depressed for years, and are “used to”...
by Carrie | Jan 2, 2020 | Family, Individuals, Military & Veterans, Teens
All too often when you ask what you can do to gauge and maintain your mental health, the answer is to see a therapist. Of course participating in counseling is incredibly useful. But a session may only be for 45 minutes once a week. What about the rest of that time?...
by Carrie | Dec 16, 2019 | Family, Individuals, Military & Veterans, Teens
Research is revealing how mental illness and genetics can be linked together. This discovery is crucial if you’re concerned about your mental health and how your genes play a role. But it’s also essential to understand that you shouldn’t let this information scare you...
