Mental Health

"How to Set Achievable New Year's Resolutions Using SMART Goals"

Grace Nowlin

5 days ago2 min read

"How to Set Achievable New Year's Resolutions Using SMART Goals"

Counselor, Grace Nowlin, guides us in how to use SMART goals to make effective and achievable holiday and New Year's resolutions.

Understanding and Managing Grief Through the Holidays

Leniada "Lennie" Rodriguez

Nov 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.

Annie Viers

Oct 152 min read

5 Barriers to Effective Couples Therapy

What are 5 barriers to effective couples therapy? How do you know when couples therapy is right for your and your partner?

Parenting an adoptive child can be a thrill ride!

Denise Flores Guillen

Feb 172 min read

Parenting an adoptive child can be a thrill ride!

Adoptive families utilize clinical service at triple the rate reported by families formed by birth. (Howard, Smith & Ryan, 2004);...

The Vine Wellness Group

Nov 16, 20234 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

Oct 14, 20232 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

Denise Flores Guillen

Sep 18, 20235 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...

COMAL ISD Teacher Resources: Teacher (Wellness) Refresh 2023-24

Annie Viers

Aug 16, 20232 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...

Madison Karasek

Jun 21, 20232 min read

Parenting Neurodivergent Kids

What is Neurodivergence, what do parents need to consider when parenting neurodivergent kids, and how can we best help them.

Stephen Trotter

May 15, 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...

Janice Zitelman

Apr 15, 20232 min read

Where is Your Community?

Finding community is essential in your wellness journey.

The Vine Wellness Group

Mar 15, 20233 min read

How Do I Find The Right Therapist?

There are many options for therapy services. Online, in-person, play, music and dance are all different modalities used to initiate the...

The Vine Wellness Group

Feb 12, 20232 min read

Valentine’s Day: Singles’ Edition

This February, The Vine Wellness Group wants to celebrate those who are observing (or not observing!) Valentine’s Day solo. We wanted to...

Looking to Strengthen Your Relationship? Here's How...

Annie Viers

Jan 14, 20232 min read

Looking to Strengthen Your Relationship? Here's How...

During the month of January, our counselor staff is reading and reviewing the book "Attached. How the science of adult attachment can...

‘TIS THE SEASON: MANAGING ANXIETY THROUGHOUT THE HOLIDAYS

The Vine Wellness Group

Dec 15, 20222 min read

‘TIS THE SEASON: MANAGING ANXIETY THROUGHOUT THE HOLIDAYS

Though the trials and tribulations brought about by family gatherings aren’t always predictable, having practices in place to regulate...

6 Pillars of Nutritional Psychology: Change your Foods, Change your Moods

Janice Zitelman

Nov 18, 20223 min read

6 Pillars of Nutritional Psychology: Change your Foods, Change your Moods

(Gathered from of Dr. Uma Naidoo, “6 Pillars of Nutritional Psychiatry”) Nutritional psychiatry follows six pillars of using food as...

#WEARERESILIENT: Identifying Signs of an Abusive Partner

The Vine Wellness Group

Oct 15, 20222 min read

#WEARERESILIENT: Identifying Signs of an Abusive Partner

With October’s arrival signaling the beginning of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, The Vine Wellness Group implores the remembrance of...

How to Identify and Develop Emotional Maturity in Yourself AND Others.

The Vine Wellness Group

Sep 19, 20223 min read

How to Identify and Develop Emotional Maturity in Yourself AND Others.

Through the months of September and October, the staff at The Vine are engaging in a book study. The book is a fascinating look into 4...

The Vine Wellness Group

Aug 12, 20223 min read

SENDING YOUR KIDDO OFF TO COLLEGE?

AVOID THESE COMMON MIS-STEPS BEFORE SAYING ‘GOODBYE!’ Let’s face it: accepting that your little ones aren’t so little anymore can be...

Play Therapy: Therapy for Children that Helps and Heals.

The Vine Wellness Group

Feb 11, 20213 min read

Play Therapy: Therapy for Children that Helps and Heals.

"Birds fly. Fish Swim. Children Play." -Dr. Garry Landreth