When Stress Becomes Harmful

When Stress Becomes Harmful

“I am stressed” – we often say to ourselves and others. Given the amount of demands placed on us from day to day, that is probably true. We have jobs to attend, families to take care of, bills, and other responsibilities. In addition to daily life, there are...
Does Play Therapy Benefit Teens?

Does Play Therapy Benefit Teens?

When you think of play therapy, you may picture certain activities with kids such as coloring or drawing, playing board games, or running around outside. When you picture these things, you may ask if play therapy can benefit teens. While those things you pictured in...
KidOne Transportation 2022

KidOne Transportation 2022

Listen in as Counselor Emily explains about KidOne Transportation, a free resource to help provide transportation or gas vouchers to your appointments. Transportation does not have to be a barrier to you receiving mental health. A transcript of this video is available...
Visualization Video

Visualization Video

Listen in as Counselor Emily shares about using visualization for mental wellness. A transcript of this video is available below. Resources Mentioned In This Video: YouTube Video Transcription: Hi, my name is Emily Tester and I am a counselor with Garrett Counseling...
Mental Wellness: Grounding Yourself

Mental Wellness: Grounding Yourself

In this video Counselor Emily explains a simple tool to help you practice mental wellness by grounding yourself. This can help lower anxiety and increase a sense of calm. A transcript of this video is available below. Video Transcription: Hi, my name’s Emily and...
Exercise for Mental Wellness

Exercise for Mental Wellness

Counselor Maddy shows you a few up and down regulation activities for mental wellness. Please consult your physician before starting any exercise program. Special thanks to Power Level Gym in Huntsville for letting us use their gym! A transcript of this video is...
Book Review: The Yes Brain

Book Review: The Yes Brain

Counselor Maddy shares a review of The Yes Brain by Daniel J. Siegel, M.D. and Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D. A transcription of this video is available below. Resources Mentioned In This Video: The Yes Brain The Whole Brain Child Video Transcription: Good morning,...
Engaging Parents: Feeling Games at Home

Engaging Parents: Feeling Games at Home

Counselor Emily gives parents a quick resource to help build emotional health with their children. A transcript of this video is available below. Resources Mentioned In This Video: Jenga Uno Video Transcription: Hi, I’m Emily with Garrett Counseling. So today I...