Help and Hope Counseling

09/01/2026

So very excited to introduce two new therapists in our Mesa offices. Danielle Salmon, LAMFT and Jesse Sigel, LAC are now available for in person and telehealth appointments. Review their bios on our website at WWW.Help-Hope.com.
Welcome to the team!!!

08/26/2026

This is a technique we call the "Dragon Breath" AKA "Combat Breathing." I've used this for years even before becoming a therapist. Try it out!

Feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or like your mind just won’t slow dow...

08/03/2026

https://www.thewisemindgroup.com/learn/the-prediction-of-trauma?fbclid=IwdGRjcATdxs1wZG9mBWZkaWQWULzH4NRdLOcW4zK7jlchcdGIhpfxrGV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR58-VJW6mEc5QmrEsGqyY_oz8sLw9wScfWs8tAtsfQJ3Tj3l37K3vn4z8aw3g_aem_brQgxB3ylGp3fNcLuwnNVg

New research suggests trauma symptoms come from predictions your brain makes about danger, not from trauma trapped in the body's tissue. Learn how predictive processing explains why old fears resurface and what helps them fade.

07/08/2026

Great resources for dealing with parenting and kids. Fixed Mindset vs Growth Mindset.

We create effective tools and resources to help kids and teens develop a growth mindset so they can face life's challenges with confidence and have every opportunity in life. Our products are based on the latest research, and that's what makes them so unique and effective.

06/24/2026

This information likely applies to musical instruments as well!
Crocheting and knitting can be very therapeutic!

Most people think knitting is just a hobby. Something relaxing to d...

06/08/2026

We’ve been talking about the benefits of early morning sunlight for years!

https://youtu.be/SCB7ThuqVqc?si=t9ic9t0K_t9kxPiO

06/02/2026

Saffron vs Lexapro - stress and memory issues - exciting possibilities.

04/21/2026

Introducing “Annie” the newest member of our team. She’ll be doing some training and will be available to see clients (with therapist Labrum) after she completes her internship 🥰

04/15/2026

Letting go of what you can’t control…

The Neuroscience of Letting Go. “Be still, and know that I am God.” (Psalm 46:10) The Hebrew word for be still is raphah, meaning to release, loosen your grip, and stop striving. God isn’t asking you to shut down; He’s inviting you to let go of what you keep trying to control. The brain is w...

04/10/2026

https://amenclinics.libsyn.com/has-your-head-injury-contributed-to-your-mental-health-issues

Has Your Head Injury Contributed To Your Mental Health Issues? You don’t need to suffer a concussion or be knocked unconscious to have head trauma. Taking a bad fall as a child, in a car accident, or simply having played a contact sport, like football or soccer, can lead to memory issues later in ...