Dec 30, 2021 | Children, Parenting, Product Reviews, Uncategorized
My Money Bunnies: Fun Money Management For Kids is written by Mike Michalowicz. The story follows a character named Sophie as she learns how to both save money for her “big dream” and have money for her daily expenses. Zoe Garrett recently read this book and wrote a...
Dec 16, 2021 | Children, Parenting, PTSD, Trauma, Uncategorized
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a common mental health condition that can affect people of all ages, including children. Our counselors at Garrett Counseling are experienced in working with children who are experiencing Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. We hope...
Nov 19, 2021 | Anger, Anxiety, Autism, Children, Couples, Family, Grief, PTSD, Therapy, Trauma, Uncategorized
Searching for therapists in Alabama can be a bit overwhelming. There are so many things to consider when choosing a mental health professional who you feel comfortable with and will fit the needs of your unique circumstances. Ashley Garrett founded Garrett Counseling...
Nov 19, 2021 | Children, Men, Therapy, Uncategorized, Women
At Garrett Counseling, we understand that transportation can be a barrier to getting the mental health treatment you or your child need. We made the video and PDF to share information with you about a local resource called KidOne Transportation. PDF: Kid One...
Oct 22, 2021 | Children, Family, Parenting, Teens, Uncategorized
When participating in family counseling services, the counselor will want to meet with each participant for individual sessions at some point. A child participating in therapy is obviously there for a reason. Not only are they dealing with whatever issues landed them...
Oct 21, 2021 | Children, Parenting, Uncategorized
Trying to understand the neuroscience of child development can be a difficult task. That’s why we wrote this blog – to help give you a better understanding of your child and their brain. Did you know that a child’s brain does not stop developing until the...
Sep 30, 2021 | Children, Uncategorized, Wellness
Deep breathing is an important wellness tip for both kids and adults. We prepared this short video and Deep Breathing Worksheet to teach you a few tips.
Sep 30, 2021 | Children, Parenting, Uncategorized
Are you worried about how others will perceive you if your child attends therapy? Are you afraid once your child starts therapy they will need it forever? Believe it or not, receiving child therapy doesn’t mean you or your child are crazy. Stay with me here, and we’ll...
Sep 22, 2021 | Anxiety, Children, Parenting, Stress, Uncategorized
School has been in session for just over a month, and it’s like summer did a 180. Summer break is full of carefree lazy days, swimming, playing with friends, and not having a care in the world. Literally overnight, summer ended, and kids are now faced with new...
Sep 13, 2021 | Anxiety, Children, Parenting, Uncategorized
Anxiety at all ages is a normal emotion. So how do you know when anxiety is affecting your child beyond the scope of normal? In this blog, we are going to outline some signs and symptoms that would suggest the need for anxiety counseling in Huntsville, AL. Healthy...
Sep 8, 2021 | Children, Grief, Parenting, Product Reviews, Uncategorized
The Care and Feeding of a Pet Black Hole is a book written by Michelle Cuevas. Zoe Garrett recently read this book and wrote a review to share with you: The Care and Feeding of a Black Hole is such an amazing and truthful tale. It has a plot that always keeps you...
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...
