Cynthia Pollet, Counselor

09/10/2024

ADHD crowd, ever been told, "If you loved me, you'd remember..."? Here's a great article to share with your partner...

07/10/2024

My thoughts about Self-Care...
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zdk-90e2bKy7i0fLZWzy_s-2GfmCgJE1DuYz_xwQ_v4/edit?usp=sharing

10/27/2023

To those who struggle with distractedness, here are some pointers...

“People with inattentive ADHD are not lazy, stupid, unwilling, or oppositional. They have a biologically based challenge with attending to the task at hand, and their brains tire more quickly.”

08/10/2023

Announcing a new location for my practice! I've moved to Holland--way closer to home--and I'm very happy with the calming space in which I now welcome clients.
Check it out

Individual, couples, group, and family counseling in Holland, Michigan. 238 Hoover Blvd Suite 10, Holland, MI 49423. (616) 591-9000.

02/03/2023

“Anything that’s human is mentionable, and anything that is mentionable can be more manageable. When we can talk about our feelings, they become less overwhelming, less upsetting, and less scary. The people we trust with that important talk can help us know that we are not alone.” Fred Rogers

01/06/2021

The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.
--Carl Rogers

11/26/2020

Here's a piece I put together on being alone with our thoughts. Hope it helps!

If your thoughts tend to drift into unpleasant corners during alone time, here are some ways to travel elsewhere.

09/17/2020

Current world events make The Uncontrollable more apparent than ever. Here's a great article written by one of my cohorts that gives a shift of thinking to help us through.

Not being able to rely upon control to ensure a sense of safety is OK. That’s because we can rely upon our ability to adapt.

09/04/2020

I've been providing tele-mental health services for the last two+ years but certainly much more these days. I like to have beauty in the space around me as I listen to clients who deal with a myriad of struggles. But my space was not always so Zen.
When I first came home during quarantine, my home office was a mess. It was the catch-all for many of my hobbies. I was overwhelmed by it all! I kept the "screen area" clear, but chaos prevailed everywhere else. At that point, I wasn't sure where to start. The walls were also a very dark color (I called it mud) but there was no way I could even imagine clearing the space enough to paint.
Sometimes having an objective person look at your stuff is the best way to begin to overcome the paralyzing effect of Overwhelm. I am truly grateful to my daughter who helped me sort and organize my materials. Once she got the ball rolling, I was able to haul unneeded stuff out, get the painting done, and add those finishing touches to help my headspace while transitioning to working from home.
The next step is to maintain that clear space... I'm open to suggestions! 😁

06/04/2020

In these days of discord, here's some direction on how to mend. Let's start at home.

To err is human, but to repair is divine.