Women's Support Group

This group is designed to include a integrative approach of counseling and coaching for women who are looking to build confidence, esteem and for those who may have relationship problems. Our therapeutic approach is designed to empower and heal. Our new group is beginning in June. Please reserve your spot today by signing up on our side bar panel. 5 WEEK PROGRAM IS $120.

NEW GROUP SIGN UP ( Summer Parenting Circle)

Summer Parenting Circle Therapy Group begins June 27th! This workshop/group is designed to help participants to embrace self-care and support. We focus on creative activities, self-help based discussion, mindfulness and overall mental health. This is your day of the week to relieve stress and to find solutions that can help you cope with parenting in a healthy and solution-focused environment. 5 sessions for $120. Sign up here on the side bar. Have questions? Email: info@taramichener.com or call 734-968-4458

A season to savor

Spring is in the air and summer is on the horizon. Have you decided how you will spend this season? Warm weather brings with it many health benefits. Soaking in the sunshine can be down on the beach, in a park or on a bike ride or walk. Taking time to simply sit outside can motivate careful reflection and an appreciation of the bright days that this time of the year can offer. In the midwest warm weather is not always a given. Have you thought of the best way to take advantage of the sunnier weather? Make a list. Write down all of the things that you can do during the Spring and Summer that can prove challenging during the Fall and winter. After your list is written-start figuring out how to add some of these to your schedule. Enjoy!

Your Mind Matters

Have you ever explored the concept of mindfulness? Simply writing down your thoughts, taking a breath and contemplating your emotions or taking some time to think clearly before proceeding with a decision is a very good start. When we take time to smell the proverbial roses-amazing things can happen. We are in a new season and if you have never considered the benefits of mindfulness before... now may be the time to begin your new season with a new found way to wellness. Something as simple as blowing bubbles can be therapeutic and help you to regulate and control your breathing. Let me know if I can help you on your mental health journey.

Why seeing a counselor makes you rock...

People have challenges. People have emotions. People are typically faced with dealing with other people. There will be times when challenges can motivate us to do better and to be stronger and there are times when challenges can make us feel stuck, alone and miserable. Seeing a counselor can help with goal clarification, emotion regulation and it is healthy to have someone to talk to and someone to listen actively to what needs to be said. A trained clinician is not the same as a friend or family member chat. Talk therapy is a great treatment plan because it is research based and it works. There is never a reason to deny yourself mental health benefits. Today if you feel that this is something that could help you-don't delay. There is no shame in giving it a try.

11 days in...

January 1st has come and gone. This is our first double-digit weekend in 2015. Are you still inspired? Are you working on your goals? Here is a tip if you have a list of goals consider breaking them down in chunks. If your main goal is to be healthy-great. Make sub-goals attached to that main idea of health. Drink eight glasses of water, join a gym, take a walk each day, see a therapist to process emotional baggage that may be stunting your objectives. For a goal like getting healthy-you can always add new approaches to reaching your dream. We are 11 days in. Your goals can be accomplished this year.

SENSORY SENSATIONS

Self-care is one of the first things that gets taken off of the list when people tend to be stressed. My suggestion? Do something easy and quick to spark your senses. A couple of ideas? SENSORY To calm your mind, focus on the sensations around you—sights, smells, sounds, tastes, touch… The present moment can give you a much needed vacation from your worries. A textured blanket can be great to snuggle under while getting computer tasks accomplished. Even the noise from a running faucet or the sound of rain can be true music to our ears. The season is ripe for fireplaces and if you do not have one-go to a nearby coffee shop and watch there fireplace while you feed your taste buds coffee, cider, tea or a beverage of choice. However you decide to treat yourself give your senses full rein and allow them to take part in the process. Would you benefit from a self-care regimen? Email our office at info@taramichener.com Scheduling an appointment to gain insight, techniques and tools can allow you to live a life with self-care strategies that work for you.