Mental Health Blog

Advanced Counseling of Bozeman believes you are your own best healing resource — and you don’t have to do it alone.

Explore our blog for perspectives and tools to support your journey toward better mental health and lasting wellbeing. We believe in using evidence-based, heart-centered methods and trusted, effective modalities to achieve the peaceful, purposeful, and fulfilled life that you deserve.

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Healthy Conflict
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Healthy Conflict

Conflict is inevitable. Period. In any relationship, intimate, friendship, work, or family, you will be at odds with someone at one point or another. It is not about avoiding conflict, but it is how we move through it that really matters.  

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ADHD and Autism: A Paradoxical Experience
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ADHD and Autism: A Paradoxical Experience

Colloquially, individuals with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) have begun to affectionately call this experience “AuDHD”.

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Couples Seeking Growth and Connection
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Couples Seeking Growth and Connection

By supporting the journey of couples, we can create a path to a stronger, healthier relationship. Here are some steps to support a couple seeking connection and growth.

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Navigating Life with Level 1 Autism
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Navigating Life with Level 1 Autism

Living with Level 1 Autism, (also known as high-functioning autism or formerly diagnosed as Asperger's syndrome,) presents unique challenges, especially for those whose traits may not be immediately apparent to others.

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Understanding Glimmers
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Understanding Glimmers

What are glimmers and how can they benefit us? Deb Dana, a licensed clinical social worker and author of “Polyvagal Theory in Therapy”, describes them as “small moments when our biology is in a place of connection or regulation, which cues our nervous system to feel safe or calm” (Jelenjev, 2023).

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Making Mindfulness Manageable
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Making Mindfulness Manageable

Many of us have heard of the benefits of meditation and mindfulness yet still struggle to incorporate this healthy practice into our daily lives.

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ADHD and Shame
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ADHD and Shame

There is a recognized link between ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) and shame. Individuals with ADHD may experience shame due to inability to manage symptoms, consequences of the inability to manage, and the nature of societal expectations.

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In a Rut? How to get Unstuck
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In a Rut? How to get Unstuck

Ever feel like you are ‘just existing?’ Like your everyday routine is, just that, a routine and you can’t get yourself out of the rut? It happens to everyone!

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Supporting Your Teen Experiencing Suicidal Ideation
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Supporting Your Teen Experiencing Suicidal Ideation

It can be a scary and stressful situation for all parents wondering if their child is suicidal or supporting them when they do experience suicidal ideation. We do know that this is becoming a more common issue our teens are facing, especially in Montana.

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The Negative Cycle of Relationships
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The Negative Cycle of Relationships

The negative cycle in a relationship can be an exhausting and damaging pattern that often emerges when partners get caught in a cycle of unproductive communication and behaviors.

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Can We Misuse Therapeutic Language?
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Can We Misuse Therapeutic Language?

With the surge in mental health awareness and access to information online and through social media, therapy terms have become more widely known and used in everyday conversations.

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What does it mean to be Neurodivergent?
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What does it mean to be Neurodivergent?

The definition of Neurodivergent is an adjective meaning, “differing in mental or neurological functioning from what is considered typical or normal; Not neurotypical”. However, this is a simple meaning that spans a wide range of things that can at times seem overwhelming to grasp.

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A Guide to Strengthening Your Relationship
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A Guide to Strengthening Your Relationship

Relationships are intricate tapestries woven from the threads of love, communication, trust, and understanding. However, every tapestry encounters frays, tears, and knots along the way.

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