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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.

 

Enjoying Coping Skills

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The 3 R's of Self-Care

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Why Tele-Therapy?

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DBT Skill: Building Mastery

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GLAD Skill by Donald Altman

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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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© 2024 Cynthia E. McSwain, Therapist​

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