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.
The Neuroscience of Child Development (Part 1)
Trying to understand the neuroscience of child development can be a difficult task. That’s why we wrote this blog - to help give you a better understanding of your child and their brain. Did you know that a child’s brain does not stop developing until the...
The Stress of Differing Parenting Styles
Chances are you and your spouse didn’t have a conversation on how to raise your children before their birth or conception. Typically, one just uses the parenting style based on how they were raised. Due to the fact that not everyone is the same, it is quite possible...
Is a Couples Counselor the Same as a Sex Therapist?
When searching for a therapist, it’s important to do your research to ensure that you are getting a therapist who will meet your needs. If you and your partner are experiencing difficulties in your relationship, a couples counselor might be the right call. However, if...
Build New Friendships As A Millennial
When you do a quick google search on “millennial friendships”, you will find headlines like "do millennials have friends" and "what percentage of millennials have no friends.” What daunting messages millennials are receiving about this chapter in their lives. As a...
How Grief Counseling Helps You Heal
Grief is an intense emotion that can be very difficult to shake off. It is perfectly normal to mourn the loss of a loved one. However, when the grief feels like it’s too much to bear and is lingering longer than you feel it should, grief counseling in Huntsville, AL...
Positive Social Media Accounts To Follow
Social media can be an overwhelming place. With so many accounts and so much content, it can be hard to discover the accounts that offer valuable, uplifting content. At Garrett Counseling, we want to help you navigate social media and connect you with tools that can...
Why We All Need a Mental Health Day Sometimes
You’ve probably heard the term and maybe even taken a mental health day. Although much of society (and likely your boss) may think it’s an excuse to stay home and goof off when you’re not sick, it’s a real necessity in our hectic lives. According to a recent study,...
Seasonal Affective Disorder
The temperatures are dropping. There is a crisp smell in the air. Pumpkin spice everything is available and you’re either wearing crimson and white or navy and burnt orange. While some embrace the fall season approaching, it has quite the opposite effect on those with...