by Alicia Bruzek, tLMHC Now more than ever, suicide prevention is an important topic not only in our community, but in our world. With the recent derecho in our area, ongoing racial trauma throughout the country, and the spread of coronavirus worldwide, there are many…

by Alicia Bruzek, NCC, tLMHC As a counselor, I often hear frustrations with the barriers to mental health care due to finances, time, travel, etc. Mental health care is not given the same treatment as physical health care and it often feels like a large,…

COVID-19 and its impact on our lives is on all of our minds. At MWR Counseling, we have gotten a lot of questions about how to manage stress and anxiety during this incredibly difficult time. It is crucial to maintain good physical hygiene habits and…

By Gabby Hartman, tLMFT Long-term relationships can be tough. As a relationship grows, passion intensifies and appreciation deepens- right? Not necessarily. Research shows that as time passes, our comfort with our partner increases…while our chemistry with them decreases. Basically: romantic love often fades as committed…