by Michigan Psychologists Staff | May 22, 2017 | Therapist News | 0 Comments

May is Officially National Brain Tumor Awareness Month. Brain tumors do not discriminate, and they have a significant impact on a person's mental and physical health. Brain Tumor Statistics There are approximately 700,000 people in the US who are living with a brain...

by Michigan Psychologists Staff | May 22, 2017 | Therapist News | 0 Comments

The stigma of seeing a therapist is still pervasive today. Because of this stigma, many think that therapy should only be reserved for extreme cases. This is simply not true, therapy can be used long before hitting rock bottom and can help prevent a client from ever...

by Michigan Psychologists Staff | May 15, 2017 | Therapist News, Therapist Tools | 0 Comments

Boundaries are important for any relationship, but boundaries in a therapist client relationship are imperative to maintain healthy professionalism. As a therapist, setting boundaries will ensure you will never grow to dread your job. A balance between work and home...

by Michigan Psychologists Staff | May 8, 2017 | Therapist News, Therapist Tools | 0 Comments

There have been a number of studies examining what makes a therapist effective. Findings indicate that an effective therapist requires a particular set of interpersonal skills and communication strategies to help clients reach success. Every client is different with a...

by Michigan Psychologists Staff | May 2, 2017 | Therapist News | 0 Comments

No one knows your child better than you. If you are concerned about your child’s behavior and are considering having them evaluated by a child psychologist, do it. If your gut feeling is telling you that your child is experiencing emotional, mental, or learning...

by Michigan Psychologists Staff | April 15, 2017 | Therapist News | 0 Comments

Pet ownership improves mental health and overall well being. A pet is a built in friend, family member, wingman, or counselor without having to leave the house, have a baby, entertain guests, or otherwise interact with humans at all. A pet is a best...

by Michigan Psychologists Staff | April 14, 2017 | Therapist News, Therapist Tools | 0 Comments

A therapist is the person you turn to for guidance, perspective, and treatment. There is a wide range of therapy settings such as private, group, online, school, etc. and an even broader array of purposes in which to seek out therapy. But are all therapists the same?...

by Michigan Psychologists Staff | April 10, 2017 | Therapist News | 0 Comments

Do I really need a therapist? This is a very common question people ask, simply because most individuals aren’t sure when they should, or if they should, seek help. Mental health professionals, such as therapists, are equipped to evaluate and create a healthy...

by Michigan Psychologists Staff | April 4, 2017 | Therapist News | 0 Comments

Lounging by the pool with a good book as the automatic vacuum, washing machine and dishwasher chug away inside the house. If you can really get yourself there mentally, it sounds like a “little piece of heaven”. Most times we cannot quiet our thoughts of all that...

by Michigan Psychologists Staff | April 1, 2017 | Therapist News | 0 Comments

Guest post by: Tammy M. Bolles, LCSW If you connect the theme song of a popular tv show, Friends , “So no one told you life was gonna be this way, your job’s a joke, your broke, your love life’s DOA” with some minimal knowledge of the show it gets you thinking; all...