By Brigette Elgie, MFT It’s a new year! February is around the corner and for some people, that may come with expectations. Perhaps some families want to celebrate Valentine’s Day with their kids and have a nice dinner at home. But there may be others who look forward to having an intimate dinner date with their spouse. There can be many challenges to finding time with one another when… Source ..read more

By Leah Harter, LCMHC, Clinical Counseling Director of CCPC Menopause and perimenopause are two terms that I don’t believe are talked about often enough in society. When the topic has come up with family members or others younger than 45, I have often noticed a feeling of awkwardness that comes over the conversation. Perhaps images of irrational women having hot flashes or who are emotionally... Source ..read more

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidence-based psychotherapy approach that can help process intense feelings and traumatic events. If you are feeling stuck in anxiety, are experiencing symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or are living with unwanted behaviors and negative emotions EMDR may help. What happens during traumatic events? The brain’s hippocampus... Source ..read more

CCPC Counseling and Wellness’ Katie Thomas recently sat down with Eric Bloomquist of Capital Church for their Capital Stories podcast. They dove into teen mental health, in particular through the lens of the pandemic. From the isolation of quarantine to the overstimulation of social media, Katie touches on a variety of influences that make being a teen (and a parent of a teen) harder than ever. Source ..read more

Breathing is part of our everyday life, right? Most of us go through our day without stopping to think about our breath, how it feels in our body, or if the tempo of our breath has changed. Science is starting to uncover just how beneficial mindfulness breathing is for our bodies. Ancient practices have taught for thousands of years how breathing can slow down our thoughts and help us feel more... Source ..read more

By Leah Harter When I became a parent for the first time almost 22 years ago, I felt like a fish out of water. I was flipping out, eyes bulging, so fearful of screwing up this little one who was completely dependent upon me. I felt especially unqualified when my little toddler started throwing her food on the floor from the perch of her highchair. I knew I needed to set some limits, but I didn’t... Source ..read more

As we enter into a frantic time of back to school, increased COVID resurgence, and additional financial strains, stress from work and home can begin to overtake our lives. Some stress can be beneficial to keep us on task and maximize our performance; however, without proper management, stress can cause anxiety, fatigue, and a host of physical problems. Managing and coping with these additional... Source ..read more

“On Cool Science Radio, John and Lynn have a conversation with Leah Harter, Director of Counseling at the Christian Center of Park City. Harter is a licensed Mental Health Counselor and has been a practicing therapist for more than 20 years. She comes on the show to discuss a fascinating technology she and other therapists use to help treat insomnia, anxiety, and depression.” – KPCW Listen to the... Source ..read more

By CCPC Counseling and Wellness Center Intern Kaitlin Kaufman For some of us, looking back at our teen years brings warm nostalgic memories, and for others of us, there is pain in recalling those years of our lives. Today’s youth face a new and unique set of challenges that no generation before them has encountered. For many, navigating the teen years while the world went into disarray during the... Source ..read more

By Leah Harter, LCMHC, Clinical Counseling Director of CCPC Menopause and perimenopause are two terms that I don’t believe are talked about often enough in society. When the topic has come up with family members or others younger than 45, I have often noticed a feeling of awkwardness that comes over the conversation. Perhaps images of irrational women having hot flashes or who are emotionally... Source ..read more