Space Between Counseling Services (SBCS)

October 27, 2022

2022, Baltimore Counseling, Baltimore Therapy, Emotional Health, Mental Health, Mental Wellness, Psychotherapy, Self Care, Self Compassion, Well-Being, Transitions, Vulnerability

Getting Ahead of Seasonal Depressive Symptoms

Space Between Counseling Services (SBCS)

October 27, 2022

2022, Baltimore Counseling, Baltimore Therapy, Emotional Health, Mental Health, Mental Wellness, Psychotherapy, Self Care, Self Compassion, Well-Being, Transitions, Vulnerability

Getting Ahead of Seasonal Depressive Symptoms

If you have experienced a fall-time dip in mood, be it the winter blues or SAD, you are likely aware that when a decrease in motivation and loss of interest in typically pleasurable activities takes hold, it can be much more difficult to reengage with the things that make you happy or bring you meaning. “Getting ahead” of seasonal depressive symptoms does not necessarily mean preventing them. This blog post, written by Kat Filipov, LGPC, located in Baltimore, Maryland, explores the symptoms of SAD and winter blues, how to distinguish them and ways to get ahead of seasonal depressive symptoms.

Space Between Counseling Services (SBCS)

October 13, 2022

2022, Baltimore Counseling, Baltimore Therapy, Connection, defense mechanisms, Individuals, Mental Health, Psychotherapy, Self Compassion, Well-Being

Understanding Implicit Bias and Its Impact on Our Lives

Space Between Counseling Services (SBCS)

October 13, 2022

2022, Baltimore Counseling, Baltimore Therapy, Connection, defense mechanisms, Individuals, Mental Health, Psychotherapy, Self Compassion, Well-Being

Understanding Implicit Bias and Its Impact on Our Lives

Implicit bias is a universal experience that shapes our worldview. So much that happens in our brains happens without our conscious awareness. The negative assumptions we make about certain types of people impact our interactions, decisions, and behaviors and, frankly, make our world much smaller. In this blog post, Amber Tunney explores what implicit bias is, how it happens, its importance in our lives, and ways we can support ourselves and others when dealing with implicit biases.

Space Between Counseling Services (SBCS)

October 12, 2022

2022, Baltimore Counseling, Mental Health, Mental Wellness, Self Compassion, Self Care, Vulnerability, Well-Being

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and how does it Affect You?

Space Between Counseling Services (SBCS)

October 12, 2022

2022, Baltimore Counseling, Mental Health, Mental Wellness, Self Compassion, Self Care, Vulnerability, Well-Being

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and how does it Affect You?

Have you ever taken inventory of how your mood changes during seasonal shifts? Perhaps that moody feeling you can’t exactly put your finger on or the sudden snap of your energy that was once fueled by warm weather and outside gatherings. Chances are, Seasonal Affective Disorder could be a contributing factor. This blog post, written by Brittany Spencer, LCPC, located in Baltimore, Maryland, explores what Seasonal Affective Disorder is, its signs and symptoms, how to distinguish it from winter blues, and when to seek support.

Space Between Counseling Services (SBCS)

August 9, 2022

2022, Mental Health, Mental Wellness, post therapy hangover, Psychotherapy, Self Care, Vulnerability, Well-Being

Therapy Hangovers & Post Therapy Self-Care

Space Between Counseling Services (SBCS)

August 9, 2022

2022, Mental Health, Mental Wellness, post therapy hangover, Psychotherapy, Self Care, Vulnerability, Well-Being

Therapy Hangovers & Post Therapy Self-Care

Have you ever had a therapy session when you left feeling exhausted, emotionally drained, and unable to do much for the rest of the day? Has it made you wonder if the therapy isn’t working? In this blog post, written by our Graduate student intern, Sehar Palla, we explore what is therapy hangover, why it happens and some helpful post-therapy self-care strategies.

Revisiting the 7 A's of Healing

This post explores the 7 A’s of healing detailed by Dr. Gabor Maté in his book, book, When the Body Says No: The Cost of Hidden Stress.

Are you getting enough rest?

Are you getting enough rest? In this latest blog post by graduate student intern, Sehar Palla, we explore the seven different types of rest. Hint: It’s not just sleep!

My Partner Just Got Sober. What Do I Do Now?

In her premier post for the Space Between Counseling Services blog, Kat Filipov, LGPC, helps readers explore how to support their partner(s) who are recently sober. If you are supporting a loved one who has recently decided to discontinue drug or alcohol use, this blog post is for you. Kat reminds us to set boundaries, seek additional support groups, and more.

Dishing Out Boundaries This Holiday Season

It’s important to acknowledge and maintain your boundaries as needed this holiday season. In this blog post, written by Brittany Spencer, LCPC, readers can explore perceived obligations and learn how to communicate assertively to set clear boundaries with those around them.

De-Bunking Nutrition Myths & Exploring Intuitive Eating

Space Between Counseling Services Graduate Student Intern, Sarah Miles, felt compelled to write this blog to remind herself and other individuals that we have a choice when it comes to how we treat our bodies, and that there is an alternative to the cycle of crash dieting, starvation, and binge eating that so many of us are familiar with.