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Secular Therapy – What it is and Who can Benefit

by Joel SchmidtSecular Therapy February 16, 2019July 16, 2019No Comments

I should probably start by saying that most therapy – unless otherwise specified – is or at least should be secular in nature. The term “secular” simply refers to “attitudes, activities, or other things that have no religious or spiritual basis”. Practices and theories for psychotherapy are rooted in evidence-based practices, so as I already suggested, therapy for mental health issues starts off with the assumption that it is secular in nature unless marketed as …

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How to Find Meaning in Life – When Meaning Doesn’t Seem Obvious

by Joel SchmidtFinding Meaning January 28, 2019July 16, 2019No Comments

Most people – regardless of worldview, religious beliefs, or cultural background – have given at least some thought to the idea of “meaning” or “purpose” in life. For some, it’s not much more than a passing thought. For others, it’s a struggle; a lifelong pursuit in finding the answers to questions such as “what does it all mean?”, “why am I here?”, “what’s my purpose?, or “Is there any purpose?”. When the sun dies out …

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8 Ways to Practice Mindfulness Everyday

by Joel SchmidtMindfulness January 24, 2019July 16, 2019No Comments

Full disclosure: Even though mindfulness is something I’ve been preaching for years, it’s something I have a hard time fully putting into practice. That being said, the ways I have been able to implement mindfulness strategies and concepts into my daily life (without having to meditate) have benefited me significantly. Mindfulness has proven to be more than a trendy buzzword for me, individuals I’ve worked with, and for researchers in the field who have found …

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Your Therapist – on the Journey as Well

by Joel SchmidtTherapy January 15, 2019July 16, 2019No Comments

The “therapeutic relationship” refers to the relationship between counselor and client in therapy. Therapy is a kind of human interaction and relationship that is different than most. When we engage in therapy, we are engaging in a kind of contract that outlines the roles of the Therapist vs. Client. What is expected of each is entirely different and without the kind of reciprocal expectations one might find in that of a friendship or relationship with a …

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“So How does that make you feel?” – What Really Happens in Therapy?

by Joel SchmidtTherapy December 30, 2018July 16, 2019No Comments

If you’ve never been to therapy before, there are probably a few things that come to mind when you think about it – and those things probably come to mind as a result of what you’ve been exposed to in the media and in Hollywood depictions. Perhaps you imagine lying on a couch and being asked to talk about how you feel. Your therapist nods his or her head, jots down some notes, glances at …