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I am a counselor in Denver and this city, the people and all of the events happening right now impact me. While counseling is about the individual, we can’t get away from the fact that I have my own thoughts and feelings, which influence my approach.
Because of this, I think it’s important for you to know a little about me. To help with that understanding, I add posts and blogs about me as well as other important subjects such as depression, anxiety, aging, transitions, and the community. I also like to post about people who inspire me.
You’ll notice that you can search by subject or date. I hope the information will be helpful to you and your search for a counselor. I am happy to talk with you about any of these topics and to determine if I am good fit for you and your needs. Please email me or call.
joanna@joannafordcounseling.com
Cell: 303-521-0731
8/8/2016
Today is August 8, 2016. 8/8/16. Some say it is the Lionsgate. August can be considered the gate to the next season and the end of summer. According to this idea, the energies we experience may accelerate. What does this mean for those experiencing depression and...
The Depression Story from a Director at Prudential
http://careforyourmind.org/why-i-talk-about-my-depression/
Midlife at Joanna Ford Counseling
What is mid-life? We are all aging, every day. I am grateful for the process. As my friend Peter used to say “the alternative is no better.” The article I have attached is great because it speaks of acceptance. Depression and anxiety can be a part of the aging...
Body Scan for Depression and Anxiety
What is a body scan? How does it help with depression and anxiety? Joanna Ford Counseling sees women dealing with symptoms of perimenopause & menopause. Symptoms such as depression and anxiety can make our lives hard and impact our relationships. Please check...
How Depression is Different than Sadness
Depression is hard to describe. Yet I think it is helpful for people to try and explain it. There are no perfect words to capture it and people can experience it differently. I found this short video helpful. If you experience depression, but have a hard time...
Winter Asks Us to Listen
Winter in Colorado 2015-2016. It is cold. Winter asks us to look within, to see what we need. It asks us to take extra care of ourselves, perhaps wear more layers, drink more water and to find ways to be around people. Some animals hibernate in the winter, they go...
Recent Posts
Light in December
Light in December Light in December in Denver, Colorado is hard to find. It is winter and the amount of daylight is short. Sun seems to help with depression. These short days can be hard on people dealing with depression. We are short on light, in a place that loves...
EMDR
EMDR EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing. It took me a long time to remember what the four letter stand for. Now that I am training to practice EMDR, I am able to remember when someone asks. It is a form of therapy that works with traumatic...
Nature Endures
Nature Endures Nature is a friend to all of us. Do we forget from time to time? I suspect we all do. Is it time to slow down and check out what is going on outside? I was able to do so and was reminded that Nature endures. My friend and founder of Mayu Meditation...
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