<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Bohannon Counseling, LLC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grounded, evidence-based therapy in El Paso for children, teens, adults, service members, veterans, and families. 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Start with one concrete concern and a specific request for support.]]></description><link>https://www.jonathanbohannon.com/post/asking-for-help-when-you-are-the-reliable-one</link><guid isPermaLink="false">85b231ce-410d-4e45-9d7b-e8b0350dc3ec</guid><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 20:27:42 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Jonathan Bohannon</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moral Injury, Faith, and Meaning: Making Room for Hard Questions]]></title><description><![CDATA[An experience can change what you believe about yourself, your community, or your faith. 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Describe the particular experience and what it is changing in daily life.]]></description><link>https://www.jonathanbohannon.com/post/moral-injury-healthcare-first-responders</link><guid isPermaLink="false">45448dd2-c113-443a-8519-7b88a73fc98d</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:08:46 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Jonathan Bohannon</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moral Injury and Betrayal: When You Lose Trust in Leadership]]></title><description><![CDATA[When a person or institution crosses a line you believed they would protect, the loss of trust can follow you into other parts of life.]]></description><link>https://www.jonathanbohannon.com/post/moral-injury-betrayal-leadership</link><guid isPermaLink="false">73b5cfb7-6214-4d64-8ca7-12c101de29d6</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:08:45 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Jonathan Bohannon</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moral Injury vs. PTSD: Understanding What Each Can Look Like]]></title><description><![CDATA[Moral injury and PTSD can affect the same person, but they describe different concerns. A careful assessment helps identify what needs attention.]]></description><link>https://www.jonathanbohannon.com/post/moral-injury-vs-ptsd-41c941d1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">20ef63dd-4e97-406b-9522-564f55f81f42</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:08:44 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Jonathan Bohannon</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grounding for Trauma Reminders: Staying Oriented to the Present]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grounding is a way to notice where you are now when a reminder feels overwhelming. The approach should be gentle and suited to your needs.]]></description><link>https://www.jonathanbohannon.com/post/grounding-trauma-reminders</link><guid isPermaLink="false">32064278-4437-44c7-85f8-243292e4ae94</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:57:39 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Jonathan Bohannon</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anxiety About Returning to Work After Time Away]]></title><description><![CDATA[The return date can make every concern feel immediate. Separate the practical questions from the predictions so you can prepare one step at a time.]]></description><link>https://www.jonathanbohannon.com/post/anxiety-returning-to-work</link><guid isPermaLink="false">9d92ef1f-3420-4593-b5e3-a7601d7f4c4f</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:57:39 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Jonathan Bohannon</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preparing for Online Therapy When You Share Your Home]]></title><description><![CDATA[A reliable connection is only part of preparing for online therapy. Think through who can hear you and what you will do if privacy changes.]]></description><link>https://www.jonathanbohannon.com/post/online-therapy-privacy-shared-home</link><guid isPermaLink="false">21062c3a-d8c9-4d24-b858-36d01b517411</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:57:38 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Jonathan Bohannon</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What to Do Between Therapy Sessions]]></title><description><![CDATA[You can leave a session with one manageable plan and return with useful observations, even when the practice did not go as expected.]]></description><link>https://www.jonathanbohannon.com/post/what-to-do-between-therapy-sessions</link><guid isPermaLink="false">166bb7c8-489a-4841-b11f-1f18a5a566fc</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:57:37 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Jonathan Bohannon</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Support a Loved One Who Is Starting Therapy]]></title><description><![CDATA[You can be involved in someone's support without needing every detail of their sessions. Ask what would make starting therapy easier.]]></description><link>https://www.jonathanbohannon.com/post/support-loved-one-starting-therapy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">8ccf8cbe-103a-420b-b50c-c6e0de916ad1</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:57:36 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Jonathan Bohannon</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stress and Brain Fog: When to Seek an Assessment]]></title><description><![CDATA[When thinking feels slower or less clear, it helps to describe the change and get it assessed instead of guessing at a diagnosis.]]></description><link>https://www.jonathanbohannon.com/post/stress-brain-fog-assessment</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3b9b66d1-5343-4d04-ad03-bf5af7f64fe9</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:57:36 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Jonathan Bohannon</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Living With Chronic Pain: How Counseling Can Support Daily Life]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pain can change how you plan a day and how you relate to other people. 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Start with specific conversations about what each person needs now.]]></description><link>https://www.jonathanbohannon.com/post/military-reintegration-family-communication</link><guid isPermaLink="false">914ebcb0-3864-416c-98b8-af59b00eb134</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:57:34 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Jonathan Bohannon</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feeling Lonely Even When You Are Around Other People]]></title><description><![CDATA[Being included and feeling understood are different experiences. 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You can get support at your own pace.]]></description><link>https://www.jonathanbohannon.com/post/grief-losing-fellow-service-member-5803f4fe</link><guid isPermaLink="false">a60f3388-2265-45b7-b78b-d38d5709c471</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:57:32 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Jonathan Bohannon</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anticipatory Grief: Coping With Loss Before It Happens]]></title><description><![CDATA[When someone you love is seriously ill, you may be grieving changes that have already happened while fearing what comes next.]]></description><link>https://www.jonathanbohannon.com/post/anticipatory-grief-before-loss</link><guid isPermaLink="false">ec376857-4472-4837-a604-35208afcf0d9</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:57:32 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Jonathan Bohannon</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Get Moving When Depression Drains Motivation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Waiting to feel ready can leave the day stalled. 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