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The Comfort of Discomfort by Rachel Hasper, MA, LPC

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 18:00:00 GMT

For most of us, change is hard. We might find ourselves seeking self improvement, wanting to end an old habit or create a new one, or engaging in therapy because we’d like our current feelings and circumstances to be different. But when we’re faced with following through with the steps involved in change, we avoid, procrastinate or give up altogether. This is common. I’ve been fortunate to be invited to join in the journeys of my clients, and something I’ve noticed is that instead of changing, we sometimes decide that we are more comfortable with the discomfort we are familiar with.

The Pig in My Head ... A Storybook and Psycho-Educational Approach for Young Children

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 18:54:00 GMT

Larry Marshall, Jr., LPC, has created a children’s storybook entitled, The Pig in Your Head, to address the concept of delaying immediate gratification. In the story, the pig symbolizes the pursuit of gluttony and greed with its excessive appetite, sending the message that chasing your wants all the time is not such a happy way to live. Bill, the young boy and main character, soon realizes that he needs to manage this pig. The hope is that the concept of bossing the pig, who is in need of direction, will appeal to the child’s inner caretaker or parent.

Self-Injury Group for Youth Now on March 21st!

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 18:58:00 GMT

A Self-Injury Group for youth is now starting on Wednesday, March 21st (not the 14th as originally planned) from 7 - 8:30 pm at our West County location, 12755 Olive, Suite 115, Creve Coeur, MO. 63141 This group is FREE to youth under the age of 20 who reside in St. Louis County. Please contact Nancy Mesey, LPC, at 314.802.2593 if you'd like more information or would like to join.

Monthly Share the Vision Events

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 14:35:00 GMT

Join Provident for one of our monthly Share the Vision events so you can learn about how we impact the community. It's a free lunch with inspiring messages about what we do. Our December luncheon is on Wednesday, December 21st at Noon at our main office, 2650 Olive, St. Louis, MO 63103. To rsvp, simply contact our office at 314.802.2629.
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