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.
Navigating Family Over the Holidays
As a Huntsville center for counseling, we know that some families are loud, chaotic, and full of merry cheer. Others are more low key just doing what they do to celebrate their traditional holiday. Some families have unresolved issues leading to an unpleasant get...
Surviving The Winter Holidays
You’ve barely regained consciousness from your turkey coma, and winter holidays are already upon us. We hope for a holiday filled with family, drink, and merry-making; however, all too often we instead find ourselves succumbing to the pressures of meal prep,...
Tips for Managing Adult ADHD
We hear a lot about ADHD behavioral therapy for children, however, not much is ever said about managing your ADHD as an adult. Although symptoms may not be as easily recognized, adult ADHD is common and treatable. Medication The most commonly prescribed medications...
College Students & Holiday Stress
“Oh there’s no place like home for the holidays…” The air turns cold but a fire burns your remaining time until end of the semester exams and final class projects... Late nights and espresso shots fuel this last drive until you’re home for the holidays. At first...
Winter Break, Your Kids & Everyone’s Sanity
The holidays are coming up, and the kids will be out of school for an extended period of time. Everyone is excited about the upcoming festivities and break from school and work. However, inevitably before the break is over, our therapists at Jacksonville center for...
Why Some People Have More Extreme Emotional Reactions
Being emotional is a part of life. Emotions are a natural part of being a human, but it is also one of the most commonly overlooked issues that could be helped with counseling. Have you ever been told you have anger issues, or maybe you’re too thin skinned? Those...
How Can I Bring Up Relationship Counseling to My Partner?
Approaching your partner about relationship counseling can be intimidating and maybe even challenging. If you are struggling with how to start the conversation, we are going to discuss some ways that could be the inspiration your partner needs to jump on board with...
New Wellness T-Shirt
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 logical left side and...