Gate Healing Blog

Counseling Insights & Resources

Practical advice and expert insights from Jonathan F. Anderson, LPC‑s, to support your mental health.

Man experiencing neck pain, seeking relief through therapy.
Personal development

Pain is a Feeling . . . Suffering is a Thought

February 9, 2017 2 min read

The Difference between Pain and Suffering When you stub your toe, you feel pain physically. Suffering, on the other hand, is the mental turmoil that arises when you judge the…

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man facing anticipatory anxiety
Anxiety

Anticipatory Anxiety

November 22, 2016 5 min read

Ever get nervous about becoming uncomfortably anxious before you’re even in an anxiety-provoking situation? It’s like looking over your shoulder, wondering when your boss is going to catch you surfing…

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Healthy plant sprouting from a tree stump, representing resiliency after healing.
Stress Management

Resiliency

February 8, 2016 2 min read

Imagine a tree stump with a small sapling growing up from it. You’ll notice that this tree was chopped down, only to “bounce back” by re-sprouting new leaves! This tree…

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Divorced parents arguing in front of an upset child.
Couples and Marriage Counseling

Co-parenting

November 12, 2015 6 min read

Ever see a divorced couple that seems to get along great and wonder how they do it? It’s effective Co-Parenting. There are skills that can be learned to cultivate a…

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