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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
EMDR Video
EMDR Video This video is a podcast from Russel Brand. The video does not show EMDR (Eye Movement and Desensitization Reprocessing) but talks about it, which is even better. Watching an EMDR video can be somewhat confusing, so to hear someone talk about the results...
Like Yourself in 2020
Like Yourself in 2020 Have you made mistakes? Do you experience depression? Are you struggling with relationships? I suspect you are not alone. Sometimes when we have these experiences, we get mad at ourselves. We can be hard on ourselves. Can you like yourself more...
The Age Numbers
what we do between the numbers is important.
Asking For Help
Asking For Help Asking for help is not as easy as it sounds. It takes some practice. It takes courage. Sometimes we think people should notice if we are struggling. They don't notice. They don't check in. We think people might be too busy to check in. We do not want...
Suicide Awareness Month
We are all learning we have to talk about suicide. We are encouraged to talk about it. We are encouraged to check in on each other. If you are scared to ask someone if they are suicidal, check out this article , How to Talk to Someone About Suicide. The National...
Grounding
What is grounding? When someone instructs me to breathe in to a count of four and breathe out to a count of eight, I get anxious. I think , I can't possibly do that. I will fail at that. Breathe like this to be grounded, I am told. Grounding, according to...
Recent Posts
COVID and Relationships
We all had to exist with a new guest, COVID and the fear of death.
Anti-Racist Resources
https://blacklivesmatter.com https://www.instagram.com/blklivesmatter/ https://www.tolerance.org/magazine/fall-2018/what-is-white-privilege-really https://www.showingupforracialjustice.org/ https://www.showingupforracialjustice.org/bold-podcast.html...
Resources Following the Mass Shooting in Boulder
https://www.colorado.edu/today/2021/03/23/traumatic-event-resources-and-support-available https://www.cuanschutz.edu/mental-health-resources https://cova.civicore.com/directory coloradocrisisservices.org https://nami.org/help...
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