Grief Beyond Loss: Journaling as a Path Through Non-Death Grief
Grief isn’t always about death, and healing doesn’t always start with talking. See how Matt explores how journaling can support people through non-death grief, from life transitions to losses that go unseen. With the TEAR framework as a guide, this post offers space for reflection, honesty, and moving forward at your own pace. Read More…
Assessment Is Not a Diagnosis
Assessment in counseling is about understanding, not labeling. Matt explores how thoughtful, ongoing assessments support deeper care without reducing people to numbers or scores. Discover how assessment fits into the therapeutic process. Read More…
SUD in First Responders: Why Compassion, Not Just Compliance, Saves Lives
First responders face unique challenges with substance use, but recovery starts with dignity, not demands. Matt shares his insights as an LCDC. Read More…
Why Research Matters: Counseling, Misinformation, and the Measles Outbreak
In a time of rising misinformation, therapy helps people make sense of fear, facts, and what it means to stay grounded in uncertainty. Read More…
Courageous Conversations: Reflecting Difference Around the Dinner Table
In a divided world, difference doesn’t need to divide us. This Valentine’s Day, Matt encourages meaningful conversations around the dinner table—rooted in empathy, humility, and shared values. Read More…