Dec 28, 2022 | Holidays, Uncategorized
Happy Holidays to you! You may be thinking, “But wait – the holidays aren’t a happy time for me.” We are very sorry that the holidays are a difficult time for you. We also want you to know that you are not alone. In fact, the National Alliance on Mental Illness...
Dec 27, 2022 | Holidays, Uncategorized, Wellness
The holidays have arrived and one thing that comes with this season is – you guessed it: FOOD! We will be around food, and for some of us, we will also be preparing food… We just can’t get away from food! If you are trying to eat healthier this holiday season,...
Dec 24, 2022 | Holidays, Uncategorized
A new year is quickly approaching, and with a new year comes an opportunity for a new start – right? While January 1st will begin a new calendar year, that doesn’t guarantee a new, “clean” slate for anyone. Even though 2023 might not provide the new beginning...
Jan 3, 2022 | Depression, Holidays, Uncategorized
Alabama doesn’t experience harsh winters like northern states with blizzards and snow days, but seasonal depression is still very real here. Shorter days, less sunlight, the let down of the end of the holidays and loneliness now that family has gone home and kids are...
Dec 31, 2021 | Holidays, Uncategorized
The all-famous “What are your New Year’s resolutions?” question has already likely come up. And, we all know how that goes. A recent study by a psychology professor at Scranton found that about 40% of Americans have a list of things they want to change in the new...
Dec 8, 2021 | Family, Holidays, Uncategorized
As a Huntsville center for counseling, we know that some families are loud, chaotic, and full of merry cheer. Others are more low key just doing what they do to celebrate their traditional holiday. Some families have unresolved issues leading to an unpleasant get...
Dec 6, 2021 | Holidays, Uncategorized
You’ve barely regained consciousness from your turkey coma, and winter holidays are already upon us. We hope for a holiday filled with family, drink, and merry-making; however, all too often we instead find ourselves succumbing to the pressures of meal prep,...
Dec 2, 2021 | Holidays, Stress, Uncategorized
“Oh there’s no place like home for the holidays…” The air turns cold but a fire burns your remaining time until end of the semester exams and final class projects… Late nights and espresso shots fuel this last drive until you’re home for the holidays. At first...
Dec 2, 2021 | Holidays, Uncategorized
The holidays are coming up, and the kids will be out of school for an extended period of time. Everyone is excited about the upcoming festivities and break from school and work. However, inevitably before the break is over, our therapists at Jacksonville center for...
Nov 15, 2021 | Holidays, Stress, Uncategorized
It isn’t a dish served best hot or cold, but we do get heaping portions of it every holiday season – stress. What is it about the idea of sitting down with friends and family for that iconic holiday meal that fills so many of us with apprehension? The stress of...
Oct 8, 2021 | Depression, Holidays, Uncategorized
The temperatures are dropping. There is a crisp smell in the air. Pumpkin spice everything is available and you’re either wearing crimson and white or navy and burnt orange. While some embrace the fall season approaching, it has quite the opposite effect on those with...
Jan 7, 2021 | Depression, Grief, Holidays, Stress, Uncategorized
Winter can be a difficult season. We put together this toolkit to help you thrive this winter! Our counselors are here to support you this season; schedule an appointment by calling (256) 239-5662. Winter Toolkit – Stress Winter Toolkit – Grief Winter...
