Have you ever been so entranced in a task that you forget all about what’s around you? Have you ever lost all sense of time while participating in a particular activity? Have you ever wondered why artists can paint for hours on end or musicians can practice for an endless amount of time?

As children move through the world and encounter different experiences—challenges, victories, other humans large and small—their amazing, flexible brains will be wiring new connections, pruning old pathways that aren’t used much, making associations, and learning what they can and can’t take for granted about reality. When older babies and young toddlers go through that endearing phase of dumping everything out and throwing all their food on the floor, they are learning somet

There are many pros and cons to Telehealth appointments. One most common advantage is it is very accessible. Maybe you can’t find transportation to an appointment; Telehealth can be a remote option, and you also wouldn’t have to factor in cost for gas if you drove. Melissa Hirth and colleagues identified scheduling is easier with Telehealth appointments when it comes to “fitting in therapy around other commitments” (2023). If you have to squeeze an appointment in on your lunc

We are very excited to introduce our new therapist, Ellen Rauenzahn. Ellen is a graduate student currently studying at Portland State University, and a Corvallis native.

You might have heard of the “lizard brain” or the “monkey brain”, but what do those names actually mean? It’s an easy way to think about your amazing three-layered brain and what each layer does to help keep you safe, connected, and making good decisions as you move through the world.

Authentic Hope would like to welcome our newest therapist, Kiana Rust, to our practice. Kiana is currently a graduate student intern and is serving Corvallis, Philomath, and Albany area by offering in person, low-cost therapy sessions.

In a confidential small group setting, participants will learn about Mind-Body concepts and self-care techniques that have been

This two-hour workshop will focus intentional breathing and visualization to help calm stress and tension, invite hope, create connection, a

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Through our partnership with the Corvallis First Presbyterian Church we are celebrating Peace and...

Our first Peace Camp was so much fun. Our elementary aged campers from around the community came and spent the week with us learning...

Let's reframe the way we look at what is considered good mental health. Embracing negative emotions and knowing when they are appropriate

Trauma-informed yoga is a powerful, yet gentle practice that has been gaining popularity recently. This approach to yoga is designed to...

Peace Camp is a psycho-social program that empowers children with skills for creating peace in themselves and with others. Art, music, and g

One exciting new therapy technique that we utilize here at Authentic Hope is EMDR. You may have heard about it, and may be wondering if...

We have the best intentions when we try to alleviate pain in ourselves and others, but a better choice might be facing them head on.