Jun 28, 2022 | Connection, Uncategorized, Wellness
With the increasing use of technology, there is a growing disconnection between physical interactions within social and home settings. The point of this blog is not to say “technology is bad,” but to inform you and to encourage you to think about your own daily...
Jun 16, 2022 | Anger, Uncategorized, Wellness
Listen in as Counselor Emily shares about using visualization for mental wellness. A transcript of this video is available below. Resources Mentioned In This Video: YouTube Video Transcription: Hi, my name is Emily Tester and I am a counselor with Garrett Counseling...
Jun 16, 2022 | Anxiety, Stress, Uncategorized, Wellness
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...
Jun 15, 2022 | Uncategorized, Wellness
Counselor Maddy shows you a few up and down regulation activities for mental wellness. Please consult your physician before starting any exercise program. Special thanks to Power Level Gym in Huntsville for letting us use their gym! A transcript of this video is...
May 19, 2022 | Therapy, Uncategorized, Wellness
Therapy has many benefits. In this blog, we are going to explore those benefits and why you should find a therapist near you. How Therapy Is Beneficial Mental health is three-fold. It includes emotional, psychological, and social well-being. Impacts to your mental...
May 18, 2022 | Therapy, Uncategorized, Wellness
Listen to this video as Counselor Rachel discusses the benefits of starting counseling now. A transcription of this video can be found below. Video Transcription: Hi there. I’m Rachel and I am an ALC with Garrett Counseling in Huntsville, Alabama, and I’m...
May 18, 2022 | Uncategorized, Wellness
Counselor Emily made this video to discuss how journaling for mental wellness. A transcription of this video can be found below. Video Transcription: Hi, my name’s Emily Tester, and I’m a counselor here with Garrett Counseling. And I wanted to talk to you...
Feb 21, 2022 | Uncategorized, Wellness
Our society seems to put a great amount of focus on perfectionism. All of this talk about perfectionism, may have you asking “can making mistakes be good?” In this blog, we are going to take a look at perfectionism and why making mistakes can be great for us! How...
Nov 22, 2021 | Uncategorized, Wellness
We are very excited to share our new wellness t-shirt with you! This new “Be Kind To Your Mind” shirt was designed by Garrett Counseling’s very own Counselor Lynsey. We wanted the design of the new shirt to represent both parts of the brain: the...
Nov 2, 2021 | Uncategorized, Wellness
Running can have numerous benefits to both physical and mental wellness, but it can be hard to know where to begin. Although it can be intimidating trying to take on a new activity, running can be adapted to your fitness level and comfort so that you can start...
Oct 27, 2021 | Uncategorized, Wellness
People feel shame over things in their past or in their life. Perhaps you are shamed by a family member for your divorce. Or perhaps you have been keeping a secret about how you self identify because you are embarrassed about how others will see you. One of the...
Oct 26, 2021 | Uncategorized, Wellness
We have all heard about the benefits of running on our physical health, but it can also be used as a technique to improve and maintain our mental wellness. Aerobic exercise has been linked to decreased stress, anxiety, and depression. Individuals who are more active...
