Are you depressed or just burnt out?
What’s the difference between being depressed and being burnt out? How can you tell and does it even matter? We’ve all been there. We get exhausted, both mentally and physically. We need a break from work, from family, from the world. We ask ourselves … is this...
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...
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...
Tips for Human Wellness Deep Breathing for Adults and Kids
Counselor Emily made this video to share tips for deep breathing for adults and children. A transcription of this video can be found below. Video Transcription: Hi, this is Emily with Garrett Counseling and today I want to tell you about deep breathing. Deep breathing...Human Tip: Stress Management at Your Desk!
Today on the blog, we will be talking about regulation is all about getting yourself to a place where you’re calm again and not feeling down or feeling way too up. Below you’ll have 3 tips you can try while sitting at your desk! #1: Work On Your Breathing...
Am I Too Stressed?
In our fast paced society we’re always working towards some kind of goal – work, family, or personal related. Often, we feel measured by our productivity and the amount of energy we’re expending. That wears us down and can cause a significant source of stress....
Stress & Those in Law Enforcement
Stress and law enforcement is something that has only recently been growing in awareness. This is a field of work where employees witness traumatic events unfold on a daily basis. Because these first responders need to maintain a persona of strength in their line of...
Managing The Stress Of Finding Childcare
Most parents understand that the excitement of having a newborn can sometimes be short-lived when you are trying to find a daycare provider that meets your needs. Financial concerns, long commutes, finding a place that meets your personal wants, and knowing that your...
Police Officers & Stress
At Garrett Counseling, we know that law enforcement officers endure a great deal of stress due to their jobs. Often, the public only hears a small portion of what these officers and their families endure. We wrote a series of blogs to both help the public understand...
Consequences of Stress in Law Enforcement
At Garrett Counseling, we know that law enforcement officers endure a great deal of stress due to their jobs. Often, the public only hears a small portion of what these officers and their families endure. We wrote a series of blogs to both help the public understand...