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Welcome to our blog! Here you’ll find thoughtful articles, tools, and insights to support your mental health and personal growth. Whether you’re in therapy or just exploring ways to care for yourself, our posts are here to help you feel informed, empowered, and connected.
Grieving the Loss of a Pet: Why It Hurts and How Therapy Helps
Losing a pet is real grief. Learn why it hurts so deeply and how therapy at Growth Era Counseling & Wellness can support your healing process — with compassion and care.
Therapist vs. Psychiatrist: What’s the Difference in Mental Health Care?
Confused about whether you need a therapist or a psychiatrist? Learn the key differences, how they work together, and what Growth Era Counseling & Wellness offers.
Grounding Tools for Self-Doubt and Low Self-Esteem
Low self-esteem spirals are hard. Here are grounding techniques to calm your inner critic and feel more centered—even on the hardest days.
Setting Goals in Therapy: What It Means and Why You Don’t Need to Have It All Figured Out
Not sure what your therapy goals are? That’s okay. Learn how therapy can help you explore what matters most and create space for healing and growth.
Anxiety vs. Anxiety Disorders: How to Tell the Difference and When to Get Help
Not all anxiety is a disorder. Learn the key differences between everyday anxiety and clinical anxiety disorders — and how Growth Era Counseling & Wellness can help you find lasting relief.
Therapy as a Safe Space to Practice Vulnerability Without Judgment
Therapy offers a space to be seen without judgment. Discover how vulnerability in therapy helps you heal, grow, and feel more connected to yourself.
How to Know If You Have Low Self-Esteem: Signs, Symptoms, and Support
Learn to recognize common signs of low self-esteem and explore how therapy can help you build confidence, boundaries, and a stronger sense of self.
Therapy for When You Feel Stuck but Don’t Know Why
Wondering if therapy can help when you can't explain what you're feeling? It can. Learn how support leads to clarity and self-understanding.
CBT vs. DBT: What’s the Difference—and Which One Is Right for You?
Curious about CBT and DBT? Learn the key differences between these therapy approaches and how to choose the one that best supports your healing journey.
Ambiguous Grief: How to Cope with Unseen and Unresolved Loss
Discover how to recognize and cope with ambiguous grief—loss without clear endings. Explore how therapy can help you heal and find meaning.
Real Self-Care Isn’t Always Pretty: Why It’s About Building a Life You Don’t Need to Escape
True self-care isn’t about escaping your life—it’s about building one you don’t need to escape from. Therapy can help you make that shift.
Understanding Fight, Flight, Freeze & Fawn: Your Nervous System’s Trauma Responses
Understand how your body protects you through fight, flight, freeze, or fawn, and how trauma-informed therapy can help you feel safe and in control again.
5 Therapist-Recommended Ways to Regulate Emotions Without Avoiding Them
Therapist-backed tips for managing emotions without pushing them away. Grounding tools, breathwork, and self-compassion that actually work.
Emotional Numbness After Trauma or Loss: What It Means and What to Do
Emotional numbness isn't emptiness—it's protection. Learn why it happens and how therapy can help you safely reconnect with your feelings.
What to Expect in Your First Therapy Session | Growth Era Counseling CT
Nervous about starting therapy? Learn what to expect in your first virtual session with Growth Era Counseling & Wellness, serving adults across Connecticut.
Who Am I Without My Roles? Exploring Identity and Self-Worth After Life Transitions
Feeling unsure who you are without your roles? Explore how therapy supports self-discovery and healing after caregiving, parenting, or major life changes.
5 Gentle Ways to Manage Stress and Find Calm
Discover simple, compassionate strategies to reduce stress, calm your mind, and reconnect with yourself—one small step at a time.
What Is Trauma-Informed Therapy? A Compassionate Approach to Healing
Discover how trauma-informed therapy at Growth Era Counseling & Wellness helps you heal from anxiety, grief, trauma, and more.
What Kind of Therapy Is Best for Me?
Confused about therapy options? Explore different types of therapy, how they work, and how to choose the right fit for your mental health needs and goals.
What Mindfulness Really Is (And Why You Don’t Need a Quiet Mind)
You don’t need a quiet mind to practice mindfulness. Discover how therapy and mindful awareness can help you find calm, even in a busy brain.