Colors of Austin Counseling Blog

Practice Vulnerability. Reclaim Your Story. Cultivate Joy.

At Colors of Austin Counseling, we are dedicated to staying up-to-date with the latest best practices and insights in the mental health community, especially as it applies to making mental health support and resources more available and destigmatized. Here in our blog, our practitioners share thoughts, reflections, research, experiences, and tips to help support both patients and fellow professionals in their mental health journeys.

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Hi! My Name Is Vanessa And This Is My Story.

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Hi Y'all! It's been a while since I've introduced myself to those new to the blog and reintroduced myself to those of you have been following for a while. So here it is. An all about Vanessa and why she does the work she loves.
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Are You Paying Attention?

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For those of you who have a hard time being "mindful" I'm going to invite you to try to "pay attention" instead. I don't know about you but it's really helped me reframe the way I think about calm and stillness.
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5 Ways To Raise A Resilient Child

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Setbacks are a inevitable part of growing up, but there are ways to ensure your child will have the strength they need to bounce back.

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