Serenity Hope Counseling, PLLC

26/04/2024

We have been hearing from many people who are seeking therapy that it's been a struggle to find therapists who are accepting new clients. We wanted to let you know that Serenity Hope Counseling has current openings. Feel free to reach out if you are one of those people, in Washington state or Idaho, trying to find help for yourself, your relationships, or for friends or family.

Serenity Hope Counseling, PLLC Our Mission Serenity Hope Counseling, PLLC is a mental health private practice founded with a call to serve and walk with individuals who need help reaching their personal growth and/or meet their recovery goals. The dream behind Serenity Hope Counseling, PLLC is to me...

13/11/2023

Such a cool realization that Serenity Hope Counseling, PLLC is now 10 years old. I’m super grateful that God allows me to walk along beside of folks He sends my way. What started in a small little office in a former little house in Bonney Lake, Washington in November 2013 is now a fully online business that allows me to work with people in both Idaho and Washington. A lot has changed in 10 years!! This began with me wondering if I would really be able to make it as a fully functioning business and is now my sole income, working from wherever I am located. Thank you God for blessing me with this opportunity!! Please continue to allow SHC to be used for your plans and purpose.

25/09/2023

Posted • Examples of validation:

“I’m really sorry that happened to you.”
“Thank you for telling me.”
“I believe you.”

NOT validation:

“You should…..”
“You just need to….”

25/09/2023

You may still be in danger after leaving an abuser. Learn about what post-separation abuse might look like so you can be prepared.

27/03/2023

ANNOUNCEMENT - Laura Inglis is now a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in both Washington and Idaho. This new certification allows Serenity Hope Counseling, PLLC the ability to expand by providing Telehealth therapy to people in Idaho as well as continuing to provide services in Washington state. If you find yourself in need of therapy and support, or know of anyone from their teens up to retirement age, in either state please reach out and let's see if we can help.

07/12/2022

We are often questioned about why we are no longer accepting insurance for services. Here is a great article that explains it best.

by Dr. K. Hixson

05/11/2022

A cognitive distortion that we commonly experience is the 'should' statement. It is a thought that creates rigid rules about how you should be doing something.

This cognitive distortion also affects your thoughts about other people - how they ought to be or must do things.

When I first learned about 'should' statements as a cognitive distortion, I was a little confused. We do have obligations and there are things we ought to do to accomplish a specific goal. But we get into trouble when our 'should' thoughts lead us to feel guilty and discouraged. If these statements are targeted toward others, they can lead to resentments that may not be warranted.

To understand whether your 'should' statement is rational or a false sense of obligation, ask yourself "why is this important?". When you can provide a reason that is rational and not underlying fear or guilt, then it is a relevant thought.

Unhelpful 'should' statements can make us inflexible in our decisions and may leave us feeling stuck in our situation.

What are your thoughts on the 'should' statements being a thinking error?

Take care of your mind and body. Love, Nawal ♥️

26/04/2022

https://youtu.be/YOd7M5p_Iu0

A workshop I taught at the Northwest Christian Women’s Conference 2022.

04/11/2021

30/08/2021

The Power and Control Wheel and the Cycle of Violence help victims of domestic violence better understand what they’re going through.

18/08/2021