Mental Health Topics
We have put together a series of helpful advice that we hope helps you to capture some information and skills to help you learn more about mental health and how to achieve a better life balance.
What Does Depression Look Like?
Chances are you have interacted with someone who is living with depression - at work. At church, at school, or even the grocery store. Do you know what depression looks like or how to recognize it? Depression Is Common According to the World Health Organization, there...
When Stress Becomes Harmful
“I am stressed” - we often say to ourselves and others. Given the amount of demands placed on us from day to day, that is probably true. We have jobs to attend, families to take care of, bills, and other responsibilities. In addition to daily life, there are global...
The Importance Of Safety, Security, Connectedness, & Physical Touch Needs
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...
How To Choose Between Online & In-Person Therapy
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...
Does Play Therapy Benefit Teens?
When you think of play therapy, you may picture certain activities with kids such as coloring or drawing, playing board games, or running around outside. When you picture these things, you may ask if play therapy can benefit teens. While those things you pictured in...
How Can I Connect When I Don’t Want To Leave My House?
The pandemic has brought about a new way of life for most of us, and you may find yourself asking “How can I connect when I don’t want to leave my house?” Being around people can still feel a little scary. While the threat of Covid-19 has decreased thanks to vaccines,...
KidOne Transportation 2022
Listen in as Counselor Emily explains about KidOne Transportation, a free resource to help provide transportation or gas vouchers to your appointments. Transportation does not have to be a barrier to you receiving mental health. A transcript of this video is available...
Visualization Video
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...