Oct 13, 2021 | Grief, Uncategorized
Grief is an intense emotion that can be very difficult to shake off. It is perfectly normal to mourn the loss of a loved one. However, when the grief feels like it’s too much to bear and is lingering longer than you feel it should, grief counseling in Huntsville, AL...
Oct 11, 2021 | Uncategorized, Wellness
Social media can be an overwhelming place. With so many accounts and so much content, it can be hard to discover the accounts that offer valuable, uplifting content. At Garrett Counseling, we want to help you navigate social media and connect you with tools that can...
Oct 11, 2021 | Uncategorized, Wellness
You’ve probably heard the term and maybe even taken a mental health day. Although much of society (and likely your boss) may think it’s an excuse to stay home and goof off when you’re not sick, it’s a real necessity in our hectic lives. According to a recent study,...
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...
Oct 6, 2021 | Family, Uncategorized
As your parents age, they will begin to experience more loss, health diagnoses, and changes in life that can lead to feelings of sadness, worry, and depression. If you have noticed changes in the overall behavior of your elderly parent, it may be time to seek out a...
Oct 5, 2021 | ADHD, Uncategorized
Living with ADHD can be challenging, but it doesn’t have to control your life. With the proper help, you can not only live with your diagnosis, but you can thrive! Whether you have been dealing with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) your entire life or...
Oct 1, 2021 | Nature Therapy, Uncategorized
Cultivate Your Own Place Of Reflection And Healing With Autumn’s Arrival Autumn is here, and with its arrival, a new season of rest and reflection. We don’t normally tend to think of autumn as a time of growth – the flashy, brilliant spring greens and...
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 24, 2021 | Family, Uncategorized
Families today are more diverse than ever. Yours may be a blended family with his, hers and ours, or a family with kids from newborn to teenager. Some kids may be biological, while others may be adopted. You may even be what is often thought of as a traditional family...
Sep 23, 2021 | Nature Therapy, Uncategorized
With pandemic induced isolation and virtual consumption on the rise, people are finding themselves drifting further and further away from nature based therapy, or “ecotherapy” for mental health treatment. In fact, a recent article by Counseling Today estimates that we...
Sep 22, 2021 | Nature Therapy, Uncategorized
Embracing Nature for Mental Health When Cheryl Strayed’s book, Wild hit shelves in 2012, it started a massive movement towards reading about and experiencing the outdoors-especially among women. In Strayed’s book, she highlights how nature can often offer a healing...
