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KD Holmes, LPC and Grief

A Lesson on Water Moccasins

Part two of my gratitude blog: let's take this day to thank and notice the fathers and father figures in our lives. It does not have to be your own, but notice someone who inspires you and heals your soul.My father died about a year and half ago, suddenly and shockingly.  Time helps to heal those wounds, but this day reminds me of my grief.  I miss him so much, more than I ever would have imagined.  So today I want to honor him.

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Meditation at KD Holmes, LPC and Associates

Easy Meditation?

Many people envision meditation as 30 minutes of quiet inner reflection. They think that it is a practice only for those disciplined folks who like self-torture.  I say NO, not so!  Meditations are used frequently in counseling and they basically consist of sitting quietly for just ONE minute to regroup, relax, or "center".

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KDH Counseling and COVID 19 and Trauma

Is COVID-19 A Traumatic Event?

The COVID-19 world crisis can be traumatic, especially since it has impacted the entire globe.  The terror, powerlessness, and shock can leave us with bothersome symptoms related to the “exposure to this event”.  This is a common trauma verbiage used in therapy… exposure to the event. If you have a pulse you have been exposed to this event.

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