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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
July 2019 Intentions
What intentions might you have for the remainder of the year? Have you been kind to yourself, as you are to others?
Are Boundaries a Real Thing?
Are Boundaries a Real Thing? There is a lot of discussion about boundaries. Folks are trying to establish them to maintain self care, it seems. It seems like the right thing to do. Vocabulary.com defines boundary as: a border and it can be physical, such as a fence...
April is PMDD Awareness Month
April is PMDD Awareness Month PMDD is Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder. Check out this simple definition from Planned Parenthood. PMDD Awareness Month is April, so there is more information available on social media and news outlets. It is important to remember each...
Learning More About PMDD
Learning More About PMDD I have recently been inspired by a new podcast to learn more about PMDD. Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder impacts some of the clients that I work with. The symptoms and a description are included in this link. The symptoms are: irritability,...
Aging and Hormones
Aging and Hormones Aging and hormones is a tricky topic. Just when you think you have figured out how hormones are impacting your life, something will change. Aging is happening every day. Some say we are lucky to age. Hormones are an important part of our life...
EMDR Part Two
EMDR Part Two EMDR(Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) was discovered by Francine Shapiro in 1987. To learn more about her, click on her name above. It was created and studied to help people heal from traumatic events in their lives. Joanna Ford Counseling is...
Recent Posts
Anti-Asian Violence Resources
Please find Anti-Asian Violence resources below. https://stopaapihate.org/ https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/?fbclid=IwAR0KAHvbjVYnqeWI5wBSXxm2-9zhVKUc_zd7q-Y9fL8AjHZ66yWrRiAVtSw...
PMS and PMDD
You may have had heard someone referred to as PMSing. It is too bad because that feels dismissive of what people are experiencing, not just once per month, but all month.
January 2021
There is certainly no shortage of topics to think about so far this year. How do we move forward? Do you have hope on some days and other days, not so much. Do you look away when news about Washington D.C. pops up on media. The news may be emotionally triggering for...
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