Role of a Counselor
Role of a Counselor
Role of a Counselor
- The counselors have unbiased opinion Odds are, they have never met people in your life. They won't try to be sympathetic of their feelings and make your feelings seem invalid.
- They allow you to speak without waiting for their turn. Many times when we confide in friends, family or peers, they simply wait to convey their opinion without complete understanding. Mustard Seed’s Counselors provide their clients with a safe space to fully express themselves without limitations.
- They bring validity to what you are feeling. “Our emotions are not always logical." Counselors will help you identify and take ownership of your feelings while also providing you with the tools you need for healthier, more effective coping strategies.
- It feels good to tell someone. Keeping everything to yourself is not healthy. Although you may have people you tell everything to, counselors help you in a different way. They are professionals and know how to discuss things in a way that makes the situation more comforting.
- You cannot do it all on your own. Mustard Seed recognizes the value in counseling and we celebrate our clients for taking steps to strive for mental wellness. We believe that therapy is something that our clients should take pride in and, in return, our counselors are honored to be a part of their journey.
- They care. Our Counselors have spent their lives meticulously studying the ins and outs of human psychology. They have chosen this career path because they believe in the power of mental health and they genuinely care about the wellbeing of others.
- They can give you answers. They explain why you're feeling certain ways. They can help you take the steps you need to improve yourself.
- It’s time to break the stigma surrounding therapy — let’s do it together. We believe that people should not be shamed for therapy, but congratulated. This practice believes that seeking counsel is an act of strength and perseverance. We are here to remind our clients that they are not alone in their mental health ventures. Our team is dedicated to breaking negative stigmas and normalizing counsel for all people.
COUNSELING 101
Role of a Counselor
Role of a Counselor
Counseling and guidance services have become an integral part of the education system; the field of education has been considered as such in which students as well as other individuals do require counseling and guidance from therapists, professionals, experts, teachers, guides and mentors. The various areas in which students would require counseling and guidance sessions would include career counseling, counseling related to problems such as stress, trauma or depression, counseling related to learning problems such as when students are not able to understand the concept or they feel frustrated about a particular area such as mathematics or science or if they do not feel comfortable in working with technology then they feel apprehensive and need help; another major area in which school or college students may require counseling sessions are related to problems such as when they get addicted to drugs or consumption of alcohol, students who are slow learners or face problems such as dyslexia may also require counseling and they may also require career counseling in choosing the right field.
The major aim and objective of counseling and guidance sessions are to analyze the problems, identify the strengths and weaknesses and taking appropriate measures in order to provide solutions to those problems. Counselors and guides are professionally qualified and trained personnel who are meant to make the client understand himself and indoctrinate the feelings of admiration for himself; Finally, it can be stated that counselors make provision of effective knowledge in order to make the client understand himself, realize the strengths and weaknesses and help him live a fulfilling life.
Quick links
Self-Care During the Holidays
Self-Care During the Holidays
https://www.mentalhealth.gov/basics
https://www.mentalhealth.gov/basics/what-is-mental-health
https://www.mentalhealth.gov/basics/mental-health-myths-facts
https://www.mentalhealth.gov/what-to-look-for/anxiety-disorders
https://www.mentalhealth.gov/what-to-look-for/psychotic-disorders/schizophrenia
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/anxiety-disorders/index.shtml
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/anxiety-disorders/index.shtml#part_145338
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd/index.shtml
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/index.shtml
Macomb county hotline
Oakland County crisis line
https://commongroundhelps.org/
Suicide lifeline
Self-Care During the Holidays
Self-Care During the Holidays
Self-Care During the Holidays
The holiday season can be a difficult and stressful time for many. That's why it's so important to stop and listen to your own needs, too. Here are some self-care ideas for December and beyond. #SeasonOfSelfCare
- Take a walk outside
- Write a love letter to yourself
- Write about something you are grateful for in your life (it can be a person, place, or thing)
- Create a happy playlist and a coping playlist
- Treat yourself to a favorite snack
- Watch your favorite movie
- Forgive someone
- Forgive yourself
- Say thank you to someone who has helped you recently
- Create a DIY self-care kit of things that make you feel better
- Take your medication on time
- Take a new fitness class at the gym ( Zumba, etc.)
- Plan a lunch date with someone you haven’t seen in a while
- Pamper yourself with an at-home spa day
- Take a day off from social media and the Internet
- Reach out to your support system
- Cuddle with your pets or a friend’s pet
- Take the time to stop, stand and stretch for 2 minutes
- Wake up a little earlier and enjoy your a morning cup of tea or coffee before the morning rush
- Take a hot shower or bath
- Take yourself out to dinner
- Volunteer
- Start that one project you’ve been contemplating for a while
- Sit with your emotions, and allow yourself to feel and accept them. It’s okay to laugh, cry, just feel whatever you’re feeling with no apologies!
- Cook a favorite meal from scratch
- Take a 5-minute break in your day
- Compliment someone (and yourself, too!)
- Give yourself permission to say no
- De-clutter your mind: write down 5 things that are bothering you, and then literally throw them away
- Donate 3 pieces of clothing that you no longer wear
- Take the time to find 5 beautiful things during your daily routine
- Take a mental health day from school, work, etc.
- Take a nap
- Reach out to the Lifeline
