

Signs of High-Functioning Burnout and 3 Ways to Protect Your Energy
3 Steps to Navigating Burnout You checked off the to-do list. You answered the emails. You made the appointment. You tackled this week's unending list of tasks and problems. You remembered what everyone else forgot. You kept the day moving. From the outside, it looks like you have everything under control. Inside, you feel like you have been running on empty for far too long. One of the biggest misconceptions about burnout is that it always looks like someone falling apart. I
Counselor Keri Aschoff, LPC, NCC
Jul 224 min read


When Words land like Bruises: The impact of Verbal and Emotional Pain in Relationships
In the counseling room, I often sit with people who are trying to make sense of relationship interactions that leave them feeling hurt, confused, and questioning themselves… because what happened was verbal and emotionally hurtful, and instead of it being acknowledged, it keeps getting minimized, dismissed, or turned back on them . So what does this kind of interaction feel like in the moment? Imagine someone gets punched in the arm. Not hard enough to break anything. But en
Counselor Keri Aschoff, LPC, NCC
Apr 25 min read


You're Not Broken - You're Brave
Hello Kind Souls, Let me tell you something that might surprise you... That part of you that shuts down in conflict? The one that...
Counselor Keri Aschoff, LPC, NCC
Mar 29, 20255 min read


Understanding Our Anxiety: A Protective Friend (Who Sometimes Cares a Little Too Much)
In our fast-paced, high-demand world, feelings of anxiety can often seem like a constant companion. It nudges us when an important...
Counselor Keri Aschoff, LPC, NCC
Jun 5, 20246 min read


Post-Traumatic GROWTH: What would a healed life from trauma be like?
Hello Kind Souls, In the midst of adversity and the echoes of trauma, we often find ourselves wishing for a life unburdened by the...
Counselor Keri Aschoff, LPC, NCC
Jan 26, 20244 min read


Jingle All the Way to Peace: Giving Yourself Grace and Space This Holiday Season
Hello Kind Souls, 'Tis the season to be jolly! But let us be honest, it is also the season to be frazzled, overwhelmed, and occasionally...
Counselor Keri Aschoff, LPC, NCC
Dec 7, 20233 min read

