Gail Bennett

Wanting to get to the "why" of your and others behaviors and thinking can be a lifetime of healing. Have you ever wondered about why male and females are so different? I study that and have 7 brothers. I graduated from the U of U in social work. I know that my own journey in life and doing my own work can really help others do the same. One of my favorite work experiences was in drug and alcohol treatment. Your background does not define who you are. Having a safe place to be heard, understood and process is my intention. Feel free to cry and yell. I like to give resources that could be used now or they maybe helpful for the future. Let's find the joy together.

When a person feels safe, understood and seen, it is easier to move forward in a more positive and healthy way. The approach is understanding for healing, not for judgement. Letting go of what is not serving us is part of the journey, such as our false believes about ourselves and life in general. 3 things are important: (1) learning to love yourselves (2) learning to validate ourselves (3) not taking things personally. Yes, these things are possible.

To discuss what the client wants and sometimes what the client needs. To be able to ask questions about what the sessions will look like and any questions about me. To make a plan. This does not mean that things could not change and that the client at anytime should speak what they want or to change direction. When a client disagrees with me, I take it as a complement because they feel safe enough to say what they really think and feel.