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How COVID has Revolutionized Online Therapy
March 2020 started like any other March in Richmond, Virginia The world seemed to be holding the course of tumult and calm that it had done most of my life. There was the thing that everyone was talking about, Covid-19, and how quickly it was spreading in other...
Understanding Lesser-Known Symptoms of Depression
“The primary cause of unhappiness is never the situation but your thoughts about it.” — Eckhart Tolle If the above quote is accurate, it leads to the question: How do we change our thinking about a situation? This would be to change our perception of an event. You...
A Window Into Your Own Past and Independence
Summertime in Virginia is fun and there are so many things to do. During this time, families take vacations that are usually a time of fun and bonding. Traveling to the many sites in Virginia, there are many sites to see and experiences to partake in. Visiting...
Tips On Coping With Transition-Related Stress in Virginia
We are creatures of habit, and we do not usually like things to change a great deal. We are often comforted by our routine and sometimes find it easier to stay with it than change something. Change is inevitable; sometimes it happens unexpectable, and sometimes it...
Understanding Equine-Assisted Therapy & Equine-Assisted Activites
Growing up around many animals was fun, and caring for them was a lot of work. I also got the opportunity to watch them interact with the same species, dogs with dogs, and interact with different species; dogs with cats and or horses. I noticed the relationships they...
Listening to Your Body: Understanding Sensations in Trauma and Riding
Recently, while I was riding with some friends, I asked, “What is the one thing you are the most afraid of when you are riding?” Instantly, one friend spoke up “To not end up dead!” Then added, “Just like you, right?” The other friend added, “Yeah, anything that...