Mental Health Blog | Sarah C. Benoit, LCMHC, LMHC, PLLC

Resilience Unveiled: Navigating Post-Traumatic Growth Through Counseling

Posted: April 24, 2025

Life can change in an instant. A car accident, unexpected loss, assault, or natural disaster can shake the foundation of your world. Trauma leaves lasting imprints—not just on the mind, but on the body, relationships, and every corner of daily life. But within that pain, there lies the potential for transformation. With the right support, healing is possible. This is where post-traumatic growth begins—and counseling can be your guide on that journey.

3 Tips for Starting a Self-Care Routine

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Posted: April 14, 2025

You’ve probably heard of “self-care Sunday,” a recent trend that involves devoting one day a week to nourishing your mind and body. Whether you want to start practicing self-care on Sundays, Wednesdays, Fridays—or every day—good for you! Depending on the practices you adopt, self-care can...

10 Affirmations to Add to Your Daily Routine

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Posted: March 30, 2025

Words have power, and the way we talk to and about ourselves can have a significant impact on our thoughts and behaviors. That’s where affirmations come in—repeating certain phrases to yourself can boost your self-esteem, reduce your stress, create a more positive mindset, motivate you...

Art Therapy for PTSD: Using Creativity to Heal and Transform

Posted: March 19, 2025

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can profoundly impact daily life, making it difficult to manage emotions, relationships, and even simple routines. For those struggling with the effects of trauma, traditional talk therapy may not always be the easiest or most effective path to healing. Art therapy offers a powerful alternative, allowing individuals to express, process, and transform their experiences in a creative and nonverbal way.

What Is Complicated Grief?

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Posted: March 17, 2025

It’s normal to experience grief after a loss, such as the death of a friend or family member. In most cases, these emotions gradually improve over time. But if you’re still living with the symptoms of grief months or years later, you may have what’s...

Set Yourself Up For Success: The Importance of Goal Setting to Improve Self Esteem

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Posted: March 16, 2025

Many people set goals to get in better physical shape. They want tighter buns, six pack abs and arms that never jiggle. But how many people decide to work on their inner selves? No matter what we look like on the outside, it’s who we...