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Building Community
Click Here: Firefly Counseling NC Facebook.com
Community Resources, Educational Videos, and/or Additional Coping Skills
Please Note, Therapist's Code of Ethics allows therapists to anyone "friend" or join
their business Social Media page. We cannot "friend" clients on our personal pages.
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Get to Know Your Therapist!
Trauma Informed Tele-Therapy with Cynthia McSwain, Firefly Counseling NC
Interview provided by Triad Clinical Connections
https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/0G6Mr2eHfLb
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Video Series
Why Does My Therapist Do That?
These videos provide answers to some complaints and questions loved ones and clients have had about the therapeutic process. I do not represent all therapists. These videos do not replace ethical Treatment Goals. I hope this helps to bridge understanding about therapy & remove mental health stigma. Click on below links to watch the videos. These & other resources are also posted on the Firefly Counseling NC Facebook page.
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Why Does My Therapist Do That? (1) Isn’t Therapy Supposed to Make Me Feel Good?
Why Does My Therapist Do That? (2) Why Do I Have To Have A Diagnosis?
Why Does My Therapist Do That? (3) Why Does My Therapist Stop Me Talking About Trauma?
Why Does My Therapist Do That? (4) Why Does My Therapist Keep Asking Me Questions About The Basics?
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Why Does My Therapist Do That? (5) Why Doesn't My Therapist Tell Me What To Do?
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Why Does My Therapist Do That? (6) Why Doesn't My Therapist Self-Disclose More?
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Coping Skills Handouts​
Healing to The Brain: Affirmations 1 page
Empowerment and Choice: Proactive and Reactive Coping Skills 2 pages
Managing Intensity: Coping Skills and Emotions' Scale 2 pages
Inviting in Balance: Time Management 2pages
Balance to Our Thoughts: Positive Evidence 1 page
Managing Intense Thoughts: Validation Plus Facts 1 page
Caring For Ourselves: The 3 R's of Self-Care 2 pages
Healthy Communication: Timeout Tips During Conflict 2 pages
Judgmental Thoughts: The Shoulds 1 page
Sleep Hygiene: Bullet Journaling 5 pages
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Construction:
We are working on adding additional trauma informed resources.
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