It can be hard to lose. I wonder if you can relate to the idea that it might also be hard to win? Joyful Journeys Counseling went through THREE rounds to finally succumb as second runner up for Best Mental Health Professional 2024 in Austin, TX. Nomination Round First, JJC was nominated in August as …
The Best Counseling Session Ever: Why Talk Therapy Still Has a Place in Austin’s Mental Health Care Scene
Talk therapy is still a legitimate form of therapy despite it being mildly frowned upon in traditional clinical settings (Levy & Ablon, 2010). When partnering with third-party payers, psychoeducation and forms of solution-focused treatments are generally expected to be implemented in order for reimbursement of services. So just what is talk therapy? Talk Therapy (Psychotherapy) …
Don’t Cry: The Parent Trap When Our Children Feel Lonely, Sad, or Bored
Joyful Journeys Counseling offers parent support including parent-child relationship education and co-parent workshops in Austin and the surround Central Texas area.
August 2024 Austin Fit Magazine Article
Parenting Hacks: Keeping Your Kids’ Schedule Cool When it Heats Up Outside …[R]emember your goal as a parent is to produce [ ] independent, capable human[s who can productively function] in[ ] the world. Does Your Schedule Rule Over Rest? Joyful Journeys Counseling Founder, Jennifer Lytle, shares three considerations when scheduling activities for kiddos. Be …
Everyday Free Therapy pt. 2
Therapy is not cheap. What if you could enjoy free therapeutic activities? What if these exercises aided in overall mental health? One aspect of counseling is finding manageable ways to maintain overall goodness and wellness in everyday life. Try these four ideas and let us know how you make these work for you.
Layover in Lo Debar: A Human Experience
Have you ever looked around and found nothing but “bad luck” and ruin? Whether figurative or literal deaths of a relationship, a job, or a dream-you are not alone. Great men throughout history have found themselves in similar situations. Loss and desolation are unfortunately a common human experience.
April 2024 Well+Good Article
Get over yourself. When conflict prevents extended family from gathering, it’s time to grow up and get it together to get together.
Family Conflict: Get It Together & Get Together
Well-being is interdependent on multiple factors. There are many reasons one may want to remain connected with family despite differences of opinion and even grudges. Social relationships and extended family connections are pertinent for overall wellness.
March 2024 Scary Mommy Article
Conflict happens. How you reconnect after a miscommunication is key to maintaining a positive relationship with teens. Find four steps
Bullying: What is it & How to Handle it
The buzzword, bullying, might be more popular than a pair of Louboutins thanks to Brandi Glanville. While that platform was in teardown mode more than five years ago, bullying in school settings is still a hot topic. How do parents and educators keep bullying in check?