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.
Mental Wellness: Grounding Yourself
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 I'm...
Exercise for Mental 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...
Sandtray 101: What Is Sandtray?
Counselor Rachel created this video to discuss "Sandtray 101". In this video she shares what sandtray therapy us and how it can help with healing. A transcript of this video is available below. Video Transcription: Hi everyone. This is Counselor Rachel with...
Book Review: The Yes Brain
Counselor Maddy shares a review of The Yes Brain by Daniel J. Siegel, M.D. and Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D. A transcription of this video is available below. Resources Mentioned In This Video: The Yes Brain The Whole Brain Child Video Transcription: Good morning,...
Engaging Parents: Feeling Games at Home
Counselor Emily gives parents a quick resource to help build emotional health with their children. A transcript of this video is available below. Resources Mentioned In This Video: Jenga Uno Video Transcription: Hi, I'm Emily with Garrett Counseling. So today I wanted...
Book Review: Whole Brain Child
Counselor Madelyn shares a review of The Whole Brain Child by Daniel J. Siegel, M.D. and Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D. A transcript of this video is available below. Resource Mentioned In This Video: The Whole Brain Child The Yes Brain Video Transcription: Good morning...
How Can I Manage My Anger?
Think back to the last time that you felt angry. What was it that triggered your anger? It could be that someone swiped the parking spot you were waiting on at Publix. Maybe you had a disagreement with your spouse about the way you should spend money. Maybe someone...
Building Empathy in Children
Counselor Chloe's video on Building Empathy in Children based on the book Born for Love by Maia Szalavitz and Bruce Perry. A transcription of this video is available below. Video Transcription: Hi, my name is Chloe and I'm a counselor with Garrett Counseling. I just...