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...
Dec 15, 2020 | Current Events, Uncategorized
We are excited to introduce the new mural at our Jacksonville location. We wanted to do something to welcome and express our appreciation to the black community in Jacksonville so we reached out to artist Olivia Clark to have her create a mural for us. About The...
Nov 6, 2020 | Holidays, Uncategorized
With November here, the holiday season is officially underway. This time of year is typically associated with warm, happy emotions full of joy and cheer; however, for a lot of us, this season may bring with it anxiety, stress, and depression. This can be due to things...
Aug 28, 2020 | Children, Parenting, Product Reviews, Uncategorized
Imagine is a great product for parents, educators, and counselors looking to connect children to feelings of inner peace and calm while also empowering them for personal growth. Through meditation and mindfulness, imagine, this deck first teaches children basic...
Jun 22, 2020 | Current Events, Grief, Uncategorized
During this time, many of us are grieving. Some may be grieving the death of a loved one; some may be grieving other types of loss like the loss of a job or cancelled special events, such as graduations and weddings. No matter what type of grief you are experiencing,...
Jun 20, 2020 | Current Events, Uncategorized
Garrett Counseling stands in solidarity with our Black counselors, community, and clients. We support the Black Lives Matter movement, protesters, and any other activists, communities, and leaders who fight systemic and institutionalized racism. Now is the time for...
Jun 17, 2020 | Current Events, Stress, Uncategorized
Essential workers have found themselves in the spotlight and on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic. This time has caused us to take a deeper look at what an essential worker is… What at one point was healthcare workers and first responders, now includes even...
Apr 24, 2020 | Couples, Current Events, Uncategorized
Unprecedented times, like the current stay-at-home orders, can add stress to our relationships with those we love. When learning to make adjustments like working from home or spending more time at home, it’s understandable that people are asking the question,...
Apr 9, 2020 | Current Events, Uncategorized
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, social distancing has become our new normal. Social distancing refers to increasing the amount of space between people in order to slow the spread of the illness. But, for most of us, our new normal probably looks a lot more like...
Mar 31, 2020 | Current Events, Family, Parenting, Uncategorized
The ongoing coronavirus pandemic is unlike anything we have seen before, and with it comes unique challenges – like having the entire family home together every day. With everything that is going on, you may have found yourself asking “How do I keep my sanity...
Mar 26, 2020 | Telehealth, Uncategorized
Did you know that Garrett Counseling recently began offering it, sometimes referred to as teletherapy? We are excited to be able to offer this service to you, especially during a time when you may not be able to come to the office or you just don’t feel comfortable...
Mar 21, 2019 | Grief, Uncategorized
Grief is a natural response to losing someone or something that’s important to you. You may feel a variety of emotions, like sadness or loneliness. And you might experience it for a number of different reasons. Maybe a loved one died, a relationship ended, or you lost...