Apr 7, 2025 | Depression, Therapy, Uncategorized
Our team took most of December and January to dig deeper into the treatment of suicidal ideations. They were asked to work in groups to create artistic expression, showing clients what their counselors wished they knew. Our Albertville created this sandtray and the...
Feb 25, 2025 | For Patients, Therapy, Uncategorized
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) is a form of cognitive behavioral therapy modified to include practices to break negative thinking patterns. It incorporates meditation techniques and breathing exercises to promote awareness of the present moment. According...
Feb 19, 2024 | For Patients, Therapy, Uncategorized, Wellness
The formal definition of Mindfulness-Based Therapy is: “Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) was developed by Segal, Williams and Teasdale. MBCT helps people become aware of their thoughts, feelings and bodily sensations and learn to accept them, without...
Sep 19, 2023 | Current Events, Therapy, Uncategorized
In her book Lessons From Plants, Beronda Montgomery wrote, “We are best able to create access for and support the success of individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds when we appreciate the gifts that each of them has to offer.” Within our practice...
Mar 30, 2023 | For Patients, Therapy, Uncategorized, Wellness
Spring has arrived, and with that – we thought it was the perfect time to revisit the idea of a “fresh start” and how counseling can change your life. The holiday season is now long in the rearview mirror and the new year is in full swing. The end of a year can...
Mar 24, 2023 | Current Events, Military, Therapy, Uncategorized
Mental health professionals play a critical role in supporting the mental health and well-being of individuals and families, including those who have served or are currently serving in the military. However, it’s important for mental health professionals to...
Mar 10, 2023 | College, Men, Teens, Therapy, Uncategorized, Wellness, Women
A few weeks ago, you chose a goal for yourself. Maybe you wanted to get back in shape, or save more money, or finally start that big creative project. At first, it went great! You made some initial headway, and success seemed within reach. But then, you lost focus....
Mar 9, 2023 | Therapy, Uncategorized
Improvisational comedy, or simply, “improv”, has been around for decades. You’ve probably seen it on the internet or on popular television shows. It is all about working with others to make scenes or play games with a humorous twist on them. Improv is a lot of fun,...
Feb 16, 2023 | Therapy, Uncategorized, Women
We don’t like to talk about “the change.” In fact, it seems like “the change” is shameful and should only be discussed secretly. What is this change we’re talking about? Menopause! The National Institute on Aging states that one million women experience menopause each...
Feb 3, 2023 | For Counselors, Play Therapy, Therapy, Uncategorized
Often when thinking of play therapy, people mainly think of how it benefits children, but research shows that play therapy can be beneficial for adults too! We got the Garrett Counseling team together to discuss how we utilize play therapy with our adult clients....
Jul 26, 2022 | Anxiety, College, Therapy, Uncategorized
College can be one of the most exciting times in a young adult’s life. It often brings about new friendships, experiences, independence, and exploration into interests and the direction of one’s life. Along with all the good things that college can bring, it can...
Jun 22, 2022 | Telehealth, Therapy, Uncategorized
Telehealth options for mental health treatment are increasing in popularity and significance. With this rise of telehealth, you may find yourself asking how to choose between online and in-person therapy. In this blog, we will discuss the pros and cons of each type of...
