Mental Health Blog

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

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Ordinary Mysticism or Simply Gratitude? 
Ashlee Owens Ashlee Owens

Ordinary Mysticism or Simply Gratitude? 

What if the sacred isn’t found in escape, but in the everyday? This reflection on Mirabai Starr’s Ordinary Mysticism explores how gratitude, presence, and even suffering can become doorways to something deeper.

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Moving Back Home: A Path Towards Stability
Ashlee Owens Ashlee Owens

Moving Back Home: A Path Towards Stability

Living with your parents as an adult doesn’t mean you’ve failed. This post explores why it can be a smart, supportive choice and offers a simple reflection exercise to help you decide if it’s right for you.

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What Can EMDR Therapy Help With?
Ashlee Owens Ashlee Owens

What Can EMDR Therapy Help With?

While EMDR was originally developed to treat Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), research has shown it to be helpful for a wide variety of emotional and psychological challenges.

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Rewiring the Brain: How Neural Pathways Shape (and shift) Behavior
Ashlee Owens Ashlee Owens

Rewiring the Brain: How Neural Pathways Shape (and shift) Behavior

Have you ever tried to change a habit — say, waking up earlier or cutting back on sugar — only to find yourself slipping back into old patterns? You're not alone. Behavioral change is notoriously difficult because it's not just about willpower, it's about rewiring your brain

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Let’s Talk About Resentment
Ashlee Owens Ashlee Owens

Let’s Talk About Resentment

Resentment is often misconstrued as anger towards another person. And while this can be partially true, the deeper story that resentment holds is one of anger towards ourselves.

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The Power in Returning to Therapy
Ashlee Owens Ashlee Owens

The Power in Returning to Therapy

Coming back to therapy isn’t a step backward, it’s a sign of growth. This post explores how returning to therapy can be one of the healthiest choices we make at different points in life.

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Book Review: The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown 
Ashlee Owens Ashlee Owens

Book Review: The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown 

Originally published in 2010, and revamped in 2020, this book remains deeply relevant in today’s world of social media and constant comparison. Brené Brown invites readers to embrace their authentic selves, flaws and all, and discover the joy and freedom that come with it. 

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