Mental Health
What EMS Taught Me About Mental Health (and What It Didn’t)
Tuesday, 05/20/2025
During EMS Week, Matt reflects on the strengths and opportunities for growth of emergency medical training. In this post, he shares how years in the field shaped his crisis response, why EMS programs must do more to prepare providers for mental health care, and what he's learned from stepping out of EMS and into the world of counseling. Read More…
Assessment Is Not a Diagnosis
Saturday, 04/05/2025
Assessment in counseling is about understanding, not labeling. Matt explores how thoughtful, ongoing assessments support deeper care without reducing people to numbers or scores. Discover how assessment fits into the therapeutic process. Read More…
More Than A&O×4: Understanding Mental Status in Real Life
Friday, 02/07/2025
The mental status exam is more than orientation and vitals. See how therapy helps uncover the real story behind the symptoms. Read More…
Breaking the Mold: Gender Roles in the Workplace
Friday, 01/03/2025
Workplaces often reward stoicism, but at what cost? This New Year, reflect on the roles you’ve inherited and which still fit. Read More…
Why Cultural Awareness Matters in Therapy
Friday, 05/03/2024
Therapy isn’t one-size-fits-all. See what Matt—paramedic-turned-therapist—says about how cultural awareness strengthens trust, especially for first responders and diverse clients. Read More…
Building Resilience through Wellness
Friday, 02/02/2024
Resilience isn’t built overnight. It’s developed through intentional care across all areas of life. Here, Matt explores and discusses how the Eight Dimensions of Wellness work together to strengthen your ability to adapt and thrive. With simple, everyday actions, you can build a foundation for balanced, resilient living. Read More…