Bids for Connection

We all need connection. In fact, Maslow states that love and belonging is a need that must be met in the hierarchy of needs for an individual to reach self-actualization. Throughout the day we are presented with opportunities to connect with friends and loved ones, but we often miss the signs. 

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Benefits of Open-Ended Toys

‘Tis the season to begin shopping for the kids on your holiday list. Every year I struggle with what to get and feel the pressure to get the hot new “it” item. However, I have found time and time again the “it” item is quickly forgotten for the box it came in or some wooden blocks that we’ve had for years. The reason for this sometimes frustrating phenomenon is that kids love to create, make choices, and explore! Open-ended toys are perfect for this.

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From the Therapist's Chair: Leah Gilbert on Bibliotherapy

At Ensemble Therapy, we care deeply about the “why” behind our practice of counseling. We believe there is not a “one-size-fits-all” approach to counseling; each therapist views the counseling process and their clients through a unique lens formed from years of education and experience. This means that as a client, you can choose the counselor who is the best fit for you or your child. While this freedom to choose the best-fit may sound nice at first, it can be difficult to know how to choose when there seem to be so many ways to do therapy. Not only are there lots of theories on how to practice counseling, often the language behind counseling theories is difficult to understand and apply without any previous background knowledge.

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