Mental Health Blog

Advanced Counseling of Bozeman believes you are your own best healing resource — and you don’t have to do it alone.

Explore our blog for perspectives and tools to support your journey toward better mental health and lasting wellbeing. We believe in using evidence-based, heart-centered methods and trusted, effective modalities to achieve the peaceful, purposeful, and fulfilled life that you deserve.

Acquaint yourself with the work of our experienced clinicians and see if their work speaks to you.

Healing Self Abandonment
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Healing Self Abandonment

Self-abandonment happens when we dismiss our own emotions and needs in order to avoid challenging feelings, to keep the peace, or to feel loved or accepted.

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Understanding Attachment Styles
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Understanding Attachment Styles

Attachment styles are patterns of thinking and behavior that people exhibit in relationships. They influence how individuals connect with others and navigate their emotional bonds.

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The Power of Slow Change
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The Power of Slow Change

When we try to change everything at once, we often find that the change doesn’t last. Instead, focusing on one habit at a time and allowing it to take root provides a more sustainable approach.

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Marijuana Use and Your Mental Health
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Marijuana Use and Your Mental Health

For many people, the accessibility of marijuana for medicinal and recreational purposes is a positive development. However, there are more and more well-documented and important facts to consider regarding marijuana use.

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Know Your Bozeman Resources
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Know Your Bozeman Resources

Sometimes a helpful step in taking care of ourselves is knowing what our resources are, both in our lives personally and in our community. 

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Moving Through and Understanding Grief
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Moving Through and Understanding Grief

Understanding the experience of grief allows friends, family, and medical/mental health providers to support the unique needs of people suffering from grief and loss. 

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Overcoming Personalization
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Overcoming Personalization

Personalization is one of the common cognitive distortions in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy that can be defined as, “involves taking negative events or circumstances and believing that they are somehow related to or caused by the individual, even when there is no evidence to support this belief” (Thinking Bugs).

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Finding Your Sense of Self
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Finding Your Sense of Self

Identity is how we understand ourselves. It is a collection of values we hold that help us make decisions and create the life we want.

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Managing Caregiver Burnout
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Managing Caregiver Burnout

Caregiver burnout occurs when the stress and responsibilities of caregiving become overwhelming, resulting in both physical and mental health challenges.

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How to Set Boundaries with Others
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How to Set Boundaries with Others

Being able to set personal boundaries with others is a critical skill to develop to support healthy relationships and communication styles.

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College and Mental Health
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College and Mental Health

College can be a stressful time for many students as they juggle various academic, personal, and social responsibilities.

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Understanding Bipolar Disorder
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Understanding Bipolar Disorder

As mental health awareness and representation increases in social media, so does the need for accurate information from reliable resources.

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Channeling Art into Therapy
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Channeling Art into Therapy

In today's fast-paced world, mental health has become a crucial aspect of overall well-being. Amid the myriad of therapeutic options available, one powerful yet often overlooked tool is art.

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