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5 Ways to Identify Domestic Violence — and Where to Find Help in Central Texas
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month , a time to raise our voices for survivors and learn how to recognize abuse that often hides in plain sight. Domestic violence isn’t limited to physical harm — it can be emotional, financial, and psychological. Understanding the signs, and knowing where to turn, is critical. Control and Isolation: An abuser may gradually separate a person from their family, friends, and outside life. This might look like: - Demanding constant check
The Vine Wellness Group
Oct 142 min read


“The Loneliness Epidemic: How Community Connection Can Protect Your Mental Health”
Heather Bryant, LPC-Associate While it’s easy to generalize talk about the prevalence of stress and burnout in our lives, there’s another...
The Vine Wellness Group
Sep 161 min read


Handling Emotional Triggers
Handling Emotional Triggers with Jacilyn Bondy LPC-S, LCDC In recent years, “trigger” has become a more commonly used term. As our...
Annie Viers
Apr 152 min read


HANDLING “HARD TO HANDLE NEWS”
Watch Janice Zitelman, LCSW Somedays when I look at news feeds and see people homeless and broken through war, floods, or fire; or know...
Annie Viers
Mar 132 min read


Exploring the Power of Play Therapy: Definition and Benefits for Children
What is Play Therapy anyway? Brittany Christiansen, LPC, RPT on Play Therapy The term “play therapy” gets used often in the therapy...
Brittany Christiansen, LPC
Jan 152 min read


Understanding and Managing Grief Through the Holidays
In addition to understanding the 5 stages of grief, there is also a dual processing model of coping.

Leniada "Lennie" Rodriguez
Nov 15, 20242 min read


Coming Home for the Holidays
Our college kids will be headed home for Thanksgiving or some may have to stay on campus to prepare for finals and be home in December...
The Vine Wellness Group
Nov 16, 20234 min read


The Vine Wellness Group's Cost-Conscious Counseling Program
Low Cost Counseling Program Highlights at The Vine Wellness Group in San Antonio, TX and Spring Branch, TX
The Vine Wellness Group
Oct 14, 20232 min read


What Exactly IS EMDR?
What is EMDR? The mind can heal itself naturally, in the same way the body does. Much of the natural coping mechanism occurs during...
Annie Viers
Sep 18, 20235 min read


COMAL ISD Teacher Resources: Teacher (Wellness) Refresh 2023-24
The counselors at The Vine Wellness Group have observed a growing number of teachers and school staff struggling to manage the added...
Annie Viers
Aug 16, 20232 min read


Progress over Perfection
Wait…I’m not perfect?!? When I started my experience with The Vine Wellness Group as a graduate student, I thought I had all the skills I...
Annie Viers
May 15, 20232 min read
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