Aug 31, 2021 | Children, Parenting, Play Therapy, PTSD, Trauma, Uncategorized
Kids love to play. They may not love to talk to an adult about what has traumatized them. That’s where play therapy comes in. Play therapy for trauma is an effective method of therapy to help children deal with their healing. While your child plays, our therapist...
Aug 26, 2021 | Guilt, Uncategorized
The Cambridge Dictionary defines guilt as “a feeling of worry or unhappiness that you have because you have done something wrong…” Guilt is a normal emotional reaction. However, if you allow guilt to hang around too long, it will feel like a thousand pounds....
Aug 24, 2021 | Anger, Children, Family, Parenting, Product Reviews, Uncategorized
Counselor Lynsey recently took the time to review “Anger Management Tool Cards”, “Would You Rather Playing Cards”, and “Let’s Talk: Conversation Starters for Kids to Discuss Feelings” from Open The Joy! Her thoughts, as well...
Aug 24, 2021 | Couples, Uncategorized
Marriage counseling is not just for those who are struggling in their relationship. It can also be used as a tool to strengthen the relationship between you and your partner. Whether you’re looking to improve your relationship or you and your spouse are struggling, we...
Aug 20, 2021 | Therapy, Uncategorized
So you’ve made the decision to seek help, but where do you start? Finding the right therapist to fit your needs is not a task to be taken lightly. In today’s blog, we will look at important factors to keep in mind when looking for a therapist in Huntsville. Determine...
Aug 18, 2021 | Grief, Uncategorized
Grief is most notably linked to the loss of a loved one or a pet. However, Merriam-Webster defines grief as “deep and poignant distress” and “a cause of such suffering.” A deep suffering can therefore also be categorized as one of the many types of grief. No matter...
Aug 17, 2021 | Grief, Uncategorized
No words can describe the pain someone feels when they have lost a parent, a child, or a spouse. Grief counseling plays an important role in the grieving process. It helps to work through each step and restore some level of normalcy to life as it was before. What is...
Aug 13, 2021 | Depression, Teens, Uncategorized
If left untreated, teenage depression can evolve into a life-long illness. However, if it is addressed at the early stages, it is very probable the depression can be cured. In more serious cases, a combination of therapy and medication may be necessary. Causes of...
Aug 12, 2021 | Product Reviews, Uncategorized
Get Well: A Fresh Perspective on Mental Wellness is a new book written by Dorothy McDermott, MS, LPC, NCC. Through the book, McDermott coaches the reader along their journey to mental and spiritual wellness. The book is written for the reader to be active throughout...
Aug 11, 2021 | Brave Play, Past Event
Presenter: Dr. David Pittman Location: Garrett Counseling, LIVE WEBINAR Date: Friday, September 10th 2pm- 5pm EST (1-4pm CST) 3 NBCC Contact Hours Cost: $60.00 Registration Link:...
Aug 11, 2021 | Brave Play, Past Event
Our adolescent and pre-adolescent children are becoming more exposed to sexually explicit images and behavior in today’s modern society. Why do our children participate in sexting, and how does the law look at problematic sexual behavior. How did pornography...
Aug 11, 2021 | Brave Play, Past Event
Presenter: Dr. David Pittman Location: Garrett Counseling, LIVE WEBINAR Date: Friday, August 20th 2pm- 5pm EST (1-4pm CST) 3 NBCC Contact Hours Cost: $60.00 Registration Link: https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSeJRrtxLjP…/viewform… Learning...
