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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
COVID Vaccine and Menstrual Cycle Changes
COVID Vaccine and Menstrual Cycle Changes If you have had the COVID vaccine and are having changes to your menstrual cycle, you are not alone. This article on National Public Radio called Why Reports Of Menstrual Changes After COVID Vaccine Are Tough To Study. You...
Too Tenderhearted?
Too Tenderhearted? Do folks tell you you are too sensitive? Too tenderhearted? I am surprised when I hear this. Are we still telling people to suck it up, deal with it, take one for the team, push through it, grin and bear it, be brave, shape up, brace yourself, never...
People That Inspire Me
This is the second post I have written with the title, People That Inspire Me. I meet so many people that inspire me. I am not sure why I have not written until now, but here we are. I will not claim to know this person. I had the opportunity recently to get a sense...
COVID and Relationships
We all had to exist with a new guest, COVID and the fear of death.
Anti-Racist Resources
https://blacklivesmatter.com https://www.instagram.com/blklivesmatter/ https://www.tolerance.org/magazine/fall-2018/what-is-white-privilege-really https://www.showingupforracialjustice.org/ https://www.showingupforracialjustice.org/bold-podcast.html...
Resources Following the Mass Shooting in Boulder
https://www.colorado.edu/today/2021/03/23/traumatic-event-resources-and-support-available https://www.cuanschutz.edu/mental-health-resources https://cova.civicore.com/directory coloradocrisisservices.org https://nami.org/help...
Recent Posts
Articles About Crying
A lot of information can be found about crying, why we cry, how we cry and when we cry. Of course there is also a lot about when we shouldn’t cry but that is another story. This article covers so much it is worth the time it takes to read it. We are all going through...
Hormones and Mental Health
Hormones are complex. Maybe that’s why no one talks about them until something has gone awry. I have experienced doctors visits where I ask about hormones and the medical professional suggests birth control to regulate hormones. No discussion about what is happening....
Perimenopause at what Age?
Perimenopause can be overwhelming. Sometimes it is not discussed and folks find themselves having symptoms as described in this article. The age that it might start varies from person to person. You will hear all sorts of guesses and generalizations. If you have come...
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