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Understanding EMDR and ART: Innovative Therapies for Trauma Recovery at Still Waters
Experiencing trauma can cause effects that affect both our emotions and physical health over time. Many individuals seeking recovery from...

Keilyn Goatley
Sep 6, 20246 min read
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How to Choose the Right Counselor for Your Mental Health Needs
Finding the right counselor is one of the most important steps toward improving mental health. Whether someone is dealing with anxiety,...

Keilyn Goatley
Aug 30, 202410 min read
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Are You in a Codependent Relationship? What to Look For
Relationships are complex and unique. They have the power to bring joy, motivation and personal growth. However there are times when...

Keilyn Goatley
Aug 23, 20244 min read
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How Creativity or Art Therapy Helps Us Heal
Art is a wound turned into light.-Georges Braqu, French Painter I am a terrible artist. Truly, if you asked me to paint you a picture of...

Keilyn Goatley
Aug 16, 20243 min read
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What You Need to Know About EMDR Therapy
When it comes to recovering from trauma many people explore therapy options to deal with their feelings and experiences. One popular...

Keilyn Goatley
Aug 9, 20246 min read
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Methods to Handle Anxiety in the Early Stages of a New Relationship
Starting a relationship can bring a mix of excitement and nervousness. It's completely normal to feel a bit at the beginning of a...

Keilyn Goatley
Aug 2, 20245 min read
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Virtual Therapy and Its Benefits
Virtual therapy has become an increasingly popular mode of providing mental health care, offering a flexible and accessible alternative...

Keilyn Goatley
Jul 26, 20245 min read
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The Benefits of Therapy for Foster Children and Their Families
Navigating the foster care system can be quite a journey, impacting both children and their families. Children in foster care often face...

Keilyn Goatley
Jul 19, 20245 min read
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Why Suppressing Feelings is Harmful to Mental Health
Suppressing emotions is a coping strategy that many individuals adopt when faced with situations or dealing with intense feelings. While...

Keilyn Goatley
Jul 12, 20244 min read
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Therapy for Stress Relief: From Teletherapy in Illinois to Marriage Counseling in Springfield, IL
✨ Work stress doesn’t have to run your life. From teletherapy in Illinois to marriage counseling in Springfield, IL, the right support...

Keilyn Goatley
Jul 8, 20243 min read
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7 Ways to Overcome Social Anxiety
Dealing with anxiety can be tough, at times. People dealing with this health issue often feel scared and uneasy in settings, which might...

Keilyn Goatley
Jun 28, 20245 min read
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How Counseling Can Help You Develop Healthy Self-Esteem
Everyone goes through moments of uncertainty and self reflection. It's common to get caught up in self talk, where our thoughts and...

Keilyn Goatley
Jun 21, 20246 min read
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Understanding Trauma and Long-Term Mental Health Consequences
Trauma is an experience that can have an enduring impact on a persons mental well being. It manifests in forms and intensities ranging...

Keilyn Goatley
Jun 14, 20244 min read
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If you struggle with communication and boundary setting, this article is for you!
Let's talk communication! It seems to me that many of us struggle with how to communicate. Maybe you struggle with boundaries, maybe you...

Keilyn Goatley
May 19, 20223 min read
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How do you know if you're making the right choice? Tips for overcoming your fear of making mistakes.
A topic that has seemed to come up lately is fear of making the wrong choices when we come to a fork in the road. So I thought I might...

Keilyn Goatley
Apr 29, 20223 min read
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You may be more "normal" than you think.
Hello! I am back and it has been so long since I have updated this blog. I have been very busy and I ebb and flow with social media and...

Keilyn Goatley
Apr 8, 20225 min read
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Housekeeping for my current clients
Hey guys! I wish BH allowed for counselor's to have "statuses" or updates on their page - maybe one day! So in the meantime, I have added...

Keilyn Goatley
Aug 19, 20211 min read
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An emergency plan for when depression and anxiety feels too much
Hello, my dear friends. I wanted to make an emergency plan for those who are struggling with anxiety and depression that becomes so...

Keilyn Goatley
Aug 19, 20215 min read
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Shocking things you didn't know about social media and your mental health
Do you often feel guilty for wasting as much time as you do on social media? Do you often feel stuck in a rat race because you see so...

Keilyn Goatley
Aug 10, 20219 min read
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How your weakness can be your greatest strength
I'm back for now :) Hey guys! It's been a minute. As I've mentioned before, I love to live in tandem with life's ebbs and flows. Those...

Keilyn Goatley
Jul 20, 20214 min read
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