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.
All About Online Counseling
Did you know that Garrett Counseling recently began offering it, sometimes referred to as teletherapy? We are excited to be able to offer this service to you, especially during a time when you may not be able to come to the office or you just don’t feel comfortable...
Grief
Grief is a natural response to losing someone or something that’s important to you. You may feel a variety of emotions, like sadness or loneliness. And you might experience it for a number of different reasons. Maybe a loved one died, a relationship ended, or you lost...
Growing Your Relationship – Building Connection
As we begin a new year, we tend to reflect on the past and set new goals for ourselves. Perhaps focusing on building connection with your partner is one of the best things you can do for your relationship this year. Think about it: At the beginning of a relationship,...
Why You Should Drink More Water (& Some Tips To Help You)
Water has many benefits for us, and most of us probably aren’t drinking enough! In this blog, we will share a few reasons why you should be drinking more water and a few tips to help you increase your water consumption. Why Water Is So Important Healthier Skin - Water...
How Sleep Affects Your Mental Health (+ Take Our Sleep Quiz)
Most of us know that sleep is extremely important to our health - both physical and mental. Yet many Americans report they struggle with getting enough quality sleep! In fact, some studies have found that 40-60 million American adults struggle with sleep issues and...
Seasonal Affective Disorder: Understanding the “Winter Blues”
Winter is upon us, and with it comes shorter days and colder weather. This season is known widely for its holidays, snow covered trees (depending on where you live), cozy nights by a fire, and other traditions. But winter is also a time where we see a rise in...
After the Storm
After The Storm: (Ages 6 and Under) Typical Behaviors: During and after events, like the recent storms, people can experience a great amount of stress - children are no different. This stress can manifest itself in a variety of symptoms or behaviors. Those most...
PLAY THERAPY WITH ADOLESCENTS
Connecting with adolescents and building a therapeutic alliance can be daunting for even a seasoned therapist. How can trust be established and a relationship built when an adolescent is reluctant to engage with a therapist? Play therapy is the answer! Play gives us...