Questions to Ask A Potential Grief Counselor
Here is the truth. Not all counselors are going to make good grief counselors. This is not to say that these counselors aren’t well...
Grief Bursts
Recently, I have found myself thinking about my mother, even though she died 24 years ago when I was just a seven year-old girl. However,...
Mental, Physical or Both: How Mental Health Effects Our Physical Health
From a very young age we are taught “Mind over matter.” Most people interpret this as, “if I think it I can do it.” Or people think of...
Why private pay for therapy vs. use my insurance?
We at Stories of Hope know that paying out of your pocket for therapy can seem like a burden. We strive to keep our rates as close to the...
3 Practical Ways To Improve Family Communication During Conflict
So often, I counsel families and the number one problem is that families do not know how to constructively work through disagreements with e
Why You Should Ask a Date if They Are Crazy
As a single woman in her 30s, I’ve gone on my fair share of good and bad dates. Time after time, I have found myself trying to make conversa
Overcoming Fear
Yesterday, Lindsey and I set our intentions for Stories of Hope. As we meditate on what we hope for the future of the business, I have...
3 Ways to Help a Grieving Friend
As a self-pronounced “Grief Nerd,” I often have people asking me questions about how to help their friends or family members with their...
3 Uncommon Depression Symptoms
Depression can be seen on a spectrum. It can range from mild depression and sadness to a debilitating and life-threatening illness. There...
The Story Behind "Stories of Hope"
I built my Facebook account in January 2006. In the “About Me” section, I put “I love to hear people’s stories.” This has never changed....
