Mar 1, 2024 | For Patients, Product Reviews, Trauma, Uncategorized
What Happened to You?: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing is a conversation between Oprah Winfrey and Bruce D. Perry, M.D., Ph.D. This book explores the impact of trauma on individuals’ lives and the potential for healing and resilience, and it...
Dec 20, 2021 | PTSD, Trauma, Uncategorized
Starting therapy for any reason can be difficult. This is especially true when looking to overcome Post-Truamatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). You know you will have to face the events of your trauma. Although difficult, it is an important part of the healing process. PTSD...
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...
Oct 29, 2021 | PTSD, Trauma, Uncategorized
Trauma occurs in countless ways. A military veteran, victim of an abusive relationship, unexpected loss of a loved one, victim of sexual assault or abuse are only a handful of scenarios where an individual has been traumatized. Everyone’s trauma experience is not the...
Sep 15, 2021 | Trauma, Uncategorized
Crisis and trauma seem interchangeable, however they differ significantly. Crisis is defined by Cambridge Dictionary as “an extremely difficult or dangerous point.” Thus, a specific time or event. Also defined by Cambridge Dictionary, trauma is a “severe and lasting...
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...
Aug 11, 2021 | Trauma, Uncategorized
Merriam-Webster defines trauma as “a disordered psychic or behavioral state resulting from severe mental or emotional stress or physical injury; an emotional upset.” Trauma counseling (or crisis counseling) is a key tool to coping and/or recovering from from your...
Jun 21, 2021 | Trauma, Uncategorized
If you’ve been injured in an accident, it’s common knowledge that your physical injuries and your car repair or replacement are covered through insurance. But did you know that you can claim emotional distress and trauma therapy as well? Pain and Suffering Being in a...
May 1, 2021 | PTSD, Trauma, Uncategorized
PTSD is an acronym for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. All too often people associate PTSD only with military members. However, it is also prevalent among individuals who have never been in the military. Mayo Clinic defines post-traumatic stress disorder as a mental...
Apr 8, 2018 | Children, Current Events, Family, Men, Parenting, PTSD, Teens, Trauma, Uncategorized, Women
After The Storm: (Ages 6 and Under) Typical Behaviors: During and after events, like the recent storms, people can experience a great amount of stress – children are no different. This stress can manifest itself in a variety of symptoms or behaviors. Those most...
Dec 19, 2017 | Children, Family, Parenting, Play Therapy, Trauma, Uncategorized
Research is ongoing, but many studies have shown that play therapy helps increase engagement, process trauma in safe space, and reduce manipulative cognitions. Primarily, Release Play Therapy and Structured Play Therapy have been used in the treatment of trauma...
