Higher Ground Family Therapy LLC

11/10/2023

This is what happens when your therapy dog takes your new book literally. Yep, he sure did🤣

03/30/2023

I had an amazing trauma training with Bessel Van Der Kolk in California this last week. Such a great experience. If you've never read his book "The Body Keeps the Score" I would highly recommend it!

03/05/2023

01/18/2023

03/13/2020

Are you having difficulty finding time for counseling due to work, scheduling, finding a baby sitter, health concerns or other road blocking issues? We can provide you with online therapy and life coaching in a wide area of expertise. We have 7 years of experience specifically in online counseling. Call us today to see if online therapy is a good fit for you!

12/30/2018

Play is an important part of maintaining ones mental health. Play reduces one's cortisol levels, which also reduces stress and anxiety. Couples that play together report a greater sense of connectedness, joy and martial satisfaction. As adults in today's serious, busy world it can be difficult to think about playing unless you have children. Here's some ways you can play as an adult:
1. Have a Nurf gun party with friends, family or just you and your significant other.
2. Play Twister
3. Play tag
4. Go to a local park and play, yes play!
5. Swing
6. Shoot hoops
There's a lot of ways one can play. We found a great place to play in St.Louis MO called the City Museum. I'm attaching some photos. We spent hours there crawling in caverns, sliding down a 10 story slide, and crawling stories above the city streets through metal tubing. Everywhere you look there's a way to get under or inside of something, truly a fun experience. If you're up for a fun adventure we highly recommend it! Otherwise, be creative and find ways to play right at home. You'll find yourself less stressed and having something to look forward to 😊

10/28/2018

10/27/2018

At Higher Ground Family Therapy we are specialized and trained in a wide variety of trauma treatments. If you struggle with chronic depression, anxiety, negative thinking or other issues discussed in this video please call us and we can evaluate if trauma treatment would benefit you. Trauma is subjective to each person that has experienced an overwhelming negative event and can affect people differently. Receiving treatment can make a lifelong difference. If you're interested in knowing more please call 715-440-5245.

11/10/2017

I thought this was a good read as it resonates with so many stories I've heard not to mention the research. Social media is a great way to connect, but too much of it can affect ones self esteem in a negative way and create increased isolation.

Is social media doing a number on your mental health? Here are some ways you can cope.

11/08/2017

Spending positive time with family, friends and taking time for self care is important for ones mental health. This month at Higher Ground Family Therapy we are encouraging you to do just that and also offering, for those who are interested, to borrow a copy of the recent release of "The Case for Christ " Whether it's watching a movie, drinking tea or playing a game together, make it positive and encouraging!

11/07/2017

Learning how to self regulate, be in the moment and be fully present isn't always an easy thing to do especially if you struggle with anxiety, racing thoughts or feelings of dread. At Higher Ground Family Therapy we use a variety of therapy methods like DBT, ACT, pet assisted therapy and other methods to teach our clients ways to regulate their sympathetic nervous system. This allows clients to feel calmer, more confident and people have reported to have a better overall quality of life.

10/10/2017

Jeffery Pork chop was rolling with excitement and had a wonderful day visiting the Somerset highschool youth at their mental health awareness event! He loved the attention! Thank you for letting him be part of it 😊

10/01/2017

Animals have been known to have mental health benefits. This man explains a few, but we're not so sure his dog agrees. Enjoy!

03/01/2017

Gaslighting is perhaps one of the most insidious manipulative tactics out there because it works to distort and erode your sense of reality; it eats away at your ability to trust yourself and inevi…

12/19/2016

Need a little joy in your day? Here's a funny little clip that most people can relate to😊 Communication, active listening and validation are not always easy.

"Don't try to fix it. I just need you to listen." Every man has heard these words. And they are the law of the land. No matter what.