Music Therapy – by Meagan Turner, LMSW

Music Therapy – by Meagan Turner, LMSW

We hear it said all the time, ‘where words fail, music speaks.’ Yet, we underestimate how true that statement can be. Music can help us release emotions, de-stress, and overcome pain; among other things. In my work as a therapist, I’ve discovered how powerful music...
“Christian Counseling Isn’t…

“Christian Counseling Isn’t…

…telling people to just pray more or have more quiet time. It’s finding patterns & solutions to real life issues” – SCC tweet/facebook post 03/08/14 I honestly wondered how this Tweet and Facebook post that I did would be received. I...

is it depression?

Often clients will tell me how they have been feeling and then ask whether I think they are depressed. That can be tricky to answer honestly. I hate labels. Yes, there are mental health diagnosing guidelines to follow but so what? So maybe I do “diagnose”...

“Stop-It” Therapy/Pastoral Counseling

Don’t ever participate in “Stop-It” therapy or pastoral counseling. How will you know if you have a “Stop-It” therapist or counseling pastor? He or she will point out the error of your behavior and immediately tell you that you just have to stop it. Stop looking at...