Grand Rapids Counseling Services (GRCS) employs evidenced-based practices supported and approved by the U.S. Department of Human Services - Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) by providing timely and accurate psychological services with the utmost integrity and adherence to the highest ethical standards.
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Counseling is the process of promoting self-awareness and wellness through the employment of essential counseling techniques, some of which include: Socratic questioning, active and empathetic listening, caring confrontation, accountability and various homework assignments.
It is our belief that when a client is operating within a safe environment the client is better able to take advantage of their increased awareness by making positive, healthy, and rational changes in thinking and/or behavior that will aid in alleviating or coping with biopsychosocial stressors that often cause emotional distress.
It is our belief that when a client is operating within a safe environment the client is better able to take advantage of their increased awareness by making positive, healthy, and rational changes in thinking and/or behavior that will aid in alleviating or coping with biopsychosocial stressors that often cause emotional distress.
1 in 5 adult Americans (18%) lived with an alcoholic while growing up. Of the 26.8 million Children of Alcoholics in the U.S., over 11 million are under the age of 18. "Adult Children" refers to adults who grew up in a home that was dysfunctional or negatively impacted due to drugs, alcohol, or other forms of addiction.
31.1% of U.S. adults are estimated to experience any anxiety disorder at some time in their lives. It is not uncommon for individuals to feel a sense of panic, worry, and fear from time to time. However, when those feelings are reoccurring over a length of time or come "out of nowhere", it can begin to take a toll one's life.
Couples spend an average of 6 years in an unhappy relationship before they seek help. Couples counseling is an opportunity for two people making a decision to be in a committed relationship to share their thoughts and emotions about core beliefs, expectations, boundaries, and hopes for the future, as well as work through any concerns or hesitations one might have about the relationship in a safe environment.
1.6% of the US population has been diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (DBT) but it is estimated that this disorder effects almost 6% of the population. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) uses behavioral and cognitive therapies to reduce destructive behaviors and harmful thinking.
Mindfulness is a practice to help one become more present in the here and now and focuses on paying attention to yourself and your surroundings in a non-judgmental way.These therapies can be effective in treating Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), eating disorders, depression, PTSD, substance abuse, self-harm and suicidal tendencies.
Mindfulness is a practice to help one become more present in the here and now and focuses on paying attention to yourself and your surroundings in a non-judgmental way.These therapies can be effective in treating Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), eating disorders, depression, PTSD, substance abuse, self-harm and suicidal tendencies.
