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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
February
February is the shortest month. 28 days, sometimes 29 if it is a leap year. It is Black History Month, we may have celebrated Valentines Day, Groundhog Day, Valentine's Day, Abraham Lincoln's and George Washington's birthday. I am sure I missed some notable events. I...
A Bit about Mindfulness
Mindfulness is not meditation, as I tell my clients. It can be mediation, but I share other, easier examples of mindfulness with my clients during our sessions, if they are interested. Holding an ice cube, drawing pictures with the non-dominant hand or just...
Self as the Ever Shifting Flow by Toni Bernhard
Self-as-the-Ever-Shifting-Flow short This article by Toni Bernhard is a pretty short look at the words we use to describe who we are in the world. The title of the article indicates that we are always changing and that we have to "go with the flow." This is something...
Narrative Therapy
According to Michael P. Nichols in his book, “Family Therapy: Concepts and Methods,” Narrative therapists break the grip of unhelpful stories by externalizing problems. By challenging pessimistic versions of events, therapists make room for hope. Instead of looking...
Urban Peak
On December 10, 2013 I attended an event at Urban Peak and The Spot. From the Urban Peak website: On Dec. 10, 2013, we set out to create a visual representation of the number of youth who sleep on the streets in the Denver metro area each night through our 921...
Solution Focused Therapy
According to Michael P. Nichols in his book, "Family Therapy: Concepts and Methods," Solution Focused Therapy is a commitment to the belief that individuals and families have the ability to construct solutions that can enhance their lives. Because success builds on...
Recent Posts
Reacting to Horror
Reacting to Horror How do you manage when you wake up to horrible news? Most people are dealing with personal challenges. Some would say waking up is a blessing. When I searched horror and news, scary movies came up. Are we immune to horror in the news? Does...
Psychotherapy and the Highly Sensitive Person
Are you Highly Sensitive? In her book, Psychotherapy and the Highly Sensitive Person, Elaine N. Aron writes, 20% of the population is Highly Sensitive. Are you Highly Sensitive? They are observant of subtleties and bothered more by stimulation such as loud noises....
Nature Can Bring Healing
Nature It means so many things. The Circle of Life, is a song in the Lion King, it refers to the hope and despair that we all experience, as well as the faith and love. Adopt the pace of Nature: Her secret is patience, says Ralph Waldo Emerson. These are sources...
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