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…

Tags: emotional health, life transitions, journaling, grief, therapy tools, tactical counseling, self-awareness, TEAR framework

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…

Tags: assessment, mental health care, self-awareness, therapeutic relationship, trauma-informed care, tactical counseling