Blog Posts

Radical Acceptance: Letting Go of What You Can’t Control

There’s a particular kind of pain that comes from fighting reality. Maybe it's a relationship that didn’t turn out the way you hoped, a loss you didn’t see coming, or a situation that feels deeply unfair. The harder we try to resist what is, the more suffering we tend to create for ourselves.This is where radical acceptance comes in.

How to Set Boundaries Without Feeling Guilty

How to Spot Burnout Before It’s Too Late

Burnout can creep in slowly, leaving you feeling exhausted, unmotivated, and disconnected. Learn the early warning signs, common causes, and practical steps to recover before it impacts your well-being. If burnout is affecting your daily life, therapy can help you regain balance.

Understanding PTSD

Post-traumatic stress disorder, commonly referred to as PTSD, is a severe mental health condition triggered by witnessing or experiencing a terrifying event. From veterans returning from combat zones or individuals who might have experienced personal traumas, the impact of PTSD is profound and widespread.

Understanding Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD)

The realms of mental health have seen various disorders come to the forefront of public consciousness over the years. One such disorder, making headlines is Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD). The name itself echoes sentiments of self-love and self-centeredness, but there's a depth and complexity to this disorder that's worth exploring.

A look at OCD behaviors and how they manifest

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, commonly known as OCD, is a mental health disorder characterized by repeated, unwanted thoughts or sensations (obsessions) leading to the individual engaging in behaviors or rituals (compulsions) to try to get rid of these thoughts. It can affect anyone. But how exactly do OCD behaviors manifest? Can they be controlled, and what role does medication and therapy play in managing these behaviors? Let's take a deeper look.

The Importance of Gender in Therapy: Does It Matter for Your Healing Journey?

In this blog post, we will explore the significance of the therapist's gender and its potential impact on therapy outcomes. Additionally, we will delve into whether the specialized field of therapy or the gender of the client plays a role, and whether therapy can be beneficial when a client seeks help from a therapist of the opposite sex for gender or abuse-related issues.

Recognizing and Treating Codependent Relationships

Identifying the Signs, Causes, and Effective Treatment Strategies for Codependency

Therapy for Sexual Abuse

The blog post discusses the role of therapy in the process of healing from sexual abuse. Survivors of sexual abuse can find a safe and supportive environment to begin their healing journey at Leading Light Counseling in Papillion, NE. The process of therapy typically involves an assessment, development of a treatment plan, and use of various therapies like cognitive-behavioral therapy, trauma-focused therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy. Through therapy, survivors can learn coping mechanisms, manage their emotions, develop a support system, and work towards healing. It is important to note that therapy is unique to each survivor and can take weeks, months, or even years. At Leading Light Counseling, survivors of sexual abuse can find empathetic therapists who are trained in trauma-focused therapy and have experience working with survivors of sexual abuse.

Why changing your habits is so difficult to do

From habits in daily life to habits surrounding personal health, we’ve all tried to break a bad habit at one point or another. While changing our habits may sound simple in theory, it most certainly is not. When it comes time to put habit changes into action, we’re often faced with many challenges. But have you ever wondered why changing habits is so difficult to do?

Chronic Patterns In Relationships

While relationships can bring us great joy and companionship, they can also be a great source of stress when things go wrong. If you’ve found yourself consistently facing the same struggles in every relationship, it may be time to examine chronic relationship patterns.Chronic relationship patterns can form without us even realizing it. Whether it’s the result of a chaotic childhood or an internal struggle, the habits that have become ingrained in us can sometimes sabotage our relationships.

Mental Health During the Holidays

For many people, the holiday season is the busiest time of year. Whether it’s a myriad of social obligations or the search for the “perfect gift”, the stress of the holiday season can be a lot to manage. Furthermore, many people also experience stress from family obligations or families who do not get along. Many people have busy calendars and travel more during the holiday season, contributing to stress.

How To Choose The Best Therapist For You

Looking for a therapist can be an intimidating task. There are plenty of databases and websites that provide lists of all the therapists available in your area. However, you still need to narrow down the list so you can find the best therapist to fit your specific needs

A Look at Clinical Depression

Depression comes in many different forms, which vary significantly from person to person. Unlike situational depression which often resolves with time, clinical depression is a more severe form of depression that is long-lasting. Also known as major depressive disorder, clinical depression is not the same as depression that occurs after a traumatic event.