Secondary Trauma was historically a term used to define the psychological impact on professionals following exposure to the traumatic experiences of those they serve. This was known to happen both in real time during a crisis or while a patient/client reported events to providers after the fact. In the present day, secondary trauma has taken…
Coping with this new coronavirus has taken on many forms since mid March of 2020, six months feels like a long time and many transitions ago. From a stay at home order, to safe social distancing, to small group gatherings to hybrid learning environments, for many people the novelty of COVID-19 has worn off. The…
We at NorthStar Counseling Group are concerned for the well being of the entire community. During times of stress our ability to manage emotionally can be challenged. Keeping up your regular schedule as much as possible or creating a new routine can be helpful. In addition, support from mental health professionals is a proactive way to…
Why is it that some people are able to let things go and others are not? Why is it that some of us experience guilty feelings or shame about our mistakes and are unable to forgive ourselves, while others acknowledge their errors and move on? It may have to do with our ability to manage…
