The Convenient Counselor

What do you do in moments where you COMPLETELY disagree with what another person is saying? Do you jump into battle mode or "fix it" mode right away? Learn the power of "tell me more" in this episode, and how you can start applying it to situations/relationships today!

"I can't do this."
"Nobody cares."
"This is the WORST."
Have these thoughts ever entered your mind? How do you respond when these thoughts pop up during situations? These thoughts don't have to be dismissed or have toxic positivity applied to them...there is a different way! In this episode, learn 5 "challenges" to these negative thoughts that you can start applying right away, and hopefully move forward in moments of negativity.

In the 4th installment of "Questions for a Counselor," Briana tackles these two questions:

- How do I stop saying yes to everything that is asked of me? I am a recovering people pleaser, but I still struggle!
- We are entering a new season with a preteen that is both enjoyable and scary at the same time…I can feel him pulling away, and we used to be so close. How do I stay connected with my son while not smothering him at the same time? 

Listen to Episode 93 to hear her responses to these excellent questions!

Whether you're single, engaged, or already married - there is something for you in this episode! Have you ever wondered what goes on during Pre-Marital Counseling? Is it really worth the effort? In this episode, Briana lays out what topics are covered in preparation for marriage, and why these topics are important regardless of marital status!

Have you set new goals (or have had goals for a while) and not sure how to accomplish them on a daily basis? Learn about the tool of "habit stacking" in order to easily create new routines and habits that become second nature in this episode!

"New Year, New You" seems to be the common catchphrase for a New Year...but why should you change everything about your life just because the calendar went from Friday to Saturday? :) In this episode, take a moment to re-think what "new" means in your life, and do some micro reflecting in order to see what might need to be new in your life.

You know I can't stay away from the topic of self-care, especially during the holidays! How can you be intentional about taking care of yourself during an extra busy time of year? Learn more about evaluating your past, present, and future "holiday self" in this episode.

Boundaries are essential to protecting your mental health - so how can we respect the boundaries of others and protect their health as well? This episode focuses on three ways to respect the boundaries of those around us, especially during the holidays!

Book referenced: https://www.amazon.com/Boundaries-When-Take-Control-Your/dp/0310247454

What are the questions I ask most as a therapist? Many people think counselors/therapists only give advice, but in reality the majority of our job is asking questions! The three questions presented in this episode are the most common questions that I ask - and you can start applying them to your situation/daily life today!

Do you often find yourself racing against the clock to get things done, go to the activities you signed up for, and wondering why it all goes so quickly? Or maybe time moves more slowly for you in this season, and you're not sure how to be more intentional about the way you use your time? This episode unpacks the myth that you and Beyonce have the same amount of time each day, and gives practical ways to evaluate how you spend your most valuable resource.

Episode 21 - (Time Audit part 1) https://www.buzzsprout.com/275153/episodes/2722471
Episode 22 - (Time Audit part 2) https://www.buzzsprout.com/275153/episodes/2784031