Frantic shopping, family dinners with awkward conversations, excessive traveling. These are a few of our…least favorite things? Let’s face it–sometimes the holiday season isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. All the hustle and bustle, grandiose expectations and financial demands can really take a toll on our mental health. That being said, the holiday season shouldn’t deplete your emotional and mental well being. Believe it or not, there are still plenty of ways to have a great time and stay sane during the holidays.  Stressors During the Holidays If you’re dreading time with family, finding ..read more

Social media, love it or hate it, it’s a part of our lives. Man or woman, young or old, shy or outgoing, nearly everyone engages in social media in some way. In fact, the average user spends a little over two hours a day on social media platforms. It seems to be the new way we communicate and engage with those around us; we use it to find friends and potential dates, to join groups to talk about our interests and concerns, to peruse pictures to see what others are up to, what’s trending, and even what’s going on in the world.  So what does all this mean for our mental health? While we can ..read more

Welcome! You’re probably reading this article because you’ve made the decision to start therapy, which is a huge step forward for your mental health. Or, maybe you haven’t quite decided to start, but you’re researching options, looking into what types of therapy may be best for you and what exactly they entail.  At Traini Counseling Group, we’re pleased to now offer eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy, also known as EMDR therapy. In this blog post, we’ll cover the basics of EMDR therapy, what it involves and who it best benefits.  What is EMDR Therapy? Eye movement ..read more

For many, especially children, summer break means no school, vacations, beautiful weather and time with family and friends. For parents on the other hand, summer can mean a time of anxiety, chaotic schedules, noisy households and little downtime. As parents ourselves, we understand that summertime can be both a wonderful season and a one that may cause burnout. To help you better enjoy this summer with your kids, here are five self-care tips to preserve your mental health this season.  1. Get active outdoors. Summertime is the perfect time to work on your physical health by getting active ..read more

Do you often find yourself frustrated at work or school? Do you find yourself trying to multitask, but never really “finishing” anything? Or maybe you stumble in social situations, or find it hard to connect with others. Maybe you don’t share these traits, but your child does; maybe they struggle to connect with their peers. Maybe you get notes from the teacher, mentioning their inability to sit still or focus on assignments that should normally be in their wheelhouse.  If any of these characteristics sound familiar, it may be that you or your child struggle with Attention Deficit Hyperac ..read more

It might sound like something from a science fiction movie. Someone takes a simple swipe of saliva from you, processes some complicated tests and voila! A plethora of vital information is at your fingertips. You can find out everything from your ancestry to your baby’s likelihood of having a chromosomal defect from these genetic tests. Today, genetic medication testing, also known as pharmacogenetic testing, can even help patients and health care providers discover what medications are best suited for you.  At Traini Counseling based in Flint, MI, we understand that just the simple phrase ..read more

Green beer, boisterous parades, Irish music, and all day festivities! These are things that most people associate with St. Patrick’s Day. And while it may have begun as a cultural and religious celebration held every March 17th, that honored the patron saint of Ireland, Saint Patrick, today in the United States, St. Patrick’s Day has become a whole new beast. Today it’s not uncommon for people on Saint Patrick’s day to celebrate the day by going on bar crawls and imbibing in food, friends and spirits. On holidays like these though, it’s imperative to remember what’s important to you. Yes, we c ..read more

Frantic shopping, family dinners with awkward conversations, excessive traveling. These are a few of our…least favorite things? Let’s face it–sometimes the holiday season isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. All the hustle and bustle, grandiose expectations and financial demands can really take a toll on our mental health. That being said, the holiday season shouldn’t deplete your emotional and mental well being. Believe it or not, there are still plenty of ways to have a great time and stay sane during the holidays.  Stressors During the Holidays If you’re dreading time with family, finding ..read more

Welcome! You’re probably reading this article because you’ve made the decision to start therapy, which is a huge step forward for your mental health. Or, maybe you haven’t quite decided to start, but you’re researching options, looking into what types of therapy may be best for you and what exactly they entail.  At Traini Counseling Group, we’re pleased to now offer eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy, also known as EMDR therapy. In this blog post, we’ll cover the basics of EMDR therapy, what it involves and who it best benefits.  What is EMDR Therapy? Eye movement ..read more

For many, especially children, summer break means no school, vacations, beautiful weather and time with family and friends. For parents on the other hand, summer can mean a time of anxiety, chaotic schedules, noisy households and little downtime. As parents ourselves, we understand that summertime can be both a wonderful season and a one that may cause burnout. To help you better enjoy this summer with your kids, here are five self-care tips to preserve your mental health this season.  1. Get active outdoors. Summertime is the perfect time to work on your physical health by getting active ..read more