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Posts by category
- Category: ADHD
- Category: Adoption
- Category: Anger
- Category: Anxiety
- Are you depressed or just burnt out?
- Apps That Help Anxiety
- How Can Therapy Help College Students?
- How Can I Connect When I Don’t Want To Leave My House?
- Mental Wellness: Grounding Yourself
- Tips for Human Wellness Deep Breathing for Adults and Kids
- How Counseling Helps Social Anxiety
- Phobias, Fears & Therapy
- What Type of Therapy is Best for Anxiety?
- Are You Anxious or Scared About the Future? Therapy May Help
- How Anxiety Affects College Students?
- What is Anxiety?
- What Triggers Anxiety In Children and Teens?
- What Triggers Anxiety In Adults?
- Tips for Coping with School Stress & Anxiety
- Signs of Anxiety in Children
- Signs & Treatment of Anxiety in Children
- Anxiety is High – Are You Suffering?
- How Therapy for Kids Helps with Anxiety
- Anxiety Over Removing Your Mask?
- Identifying Your Anxiety Triggers & Treating Anxiety
- UNDERSTANDING ANXIETY
- Category: Autism
- Category: Brave Play
- DSM-5TR: A Comprehensive Overview of the DSM-5TR for Social Work & Counseling – August 25th & September 11th, 2023
- Sandtray Level 2: Techniques for a Diverse Population – September 1st & September 2nd, 2023
- Sandtray for Beginners: Experiential Learning Where Theory and Practice Connect – July 27th & 28th, 2023
- Ethical Considerations: Working with Minors and Parents in Counseling – July 15th, 2023
- Ethical Documentation in Mental Health – June 30th, 2023
- History and Foundations of Play Therapy – June 30th, 2023
- Solution-Focused Play Therapy: Theory and Practice – June 28th, 2023
- Prescriptive Play Therapy: Theory and Practice – June 27th, 2023
- Developing Cultural Humility: Using the Cultural-Formulation-Interview in Play Therapy – May 26th, 2023
- Ethical Dilemmas in Counseling: A Review of Case Studies and the Code – May 26th, 2023
- Ethical Documentation in Mental Health – May 25th, 2023
- Solution Focused Play Therapy: Theory and Practice – May 24th, 2023
- Ethical Issues in Consultation and Supervision – March 23rd, 2023
- Special Topics: Working with Adults in Counseling – March 22nd, 2023
- Utilizing Assertiveness Training in the Counseling Relationship: Improving Self-Esteem and Self-Worth by Increasing Ones Voice – February 14th, 2023
- History and Foundations of Play Therapy – February 7th, 2023
- National Play Therapy Week Kickoff – February 5th, 2023
- Play Therapy with Adults: Aging with Creativity – January 31st, 2023
- Ethical Issues in Consultation and Supervision – January 30th, 2023
- Treating Panic Disorder in Counseling – November 22nd, 2023
- Presence and Attunement in the Counseling Relationship – December 21st, 2023
- Ethical Issues in Consultation and Supervision
- Sandtray Level 2: Techniques for a Diverse Population – January
- Virtual Supervision in a Post-Pandemic World
- Brave Play Kit
- Using the Cultural-Formulation-Interview In Play Therapy Supervision: A Tool For Play Therapy Supervisors
- Sandtray for Beginners: Experiential Learning Where Theory and Practice Connect – July 2022
- ADHD Symptomology and Assessment Protocols – May 27, 2022
- Ethical Documentation in Mental Health – July 9, 2022
- The Neuroscience Behind Obsessive Compulsive Disorder in Counseling
- The Neuroscience Behind Depression in Counseling
- The Neuroscience Behind ADHD in Counseling
- Prescriptive Play Therapy: Theory and Practice
- Child Parent Relationship Therapy: Theory and Practice
- Solution-Focused Play Therapy: Theory and Practice
- History and Foundations of Play Therapy
- Psychopharmacology of Counseling
- Sandtray Level 2: Techniques For A Diverse Population – February 11th, 2022
- Working with Challenging Supervisees in Play Therapy Supervision
- Sandtray for Beginners: Experiential Learning – Where Theory & Practice Connect – Jan. 2022
- Neuroscience Approach to Counseling Anxiety
- Sexting, Pornography, and the Law
- Neuroscience and Sleep in Counseling
- Sandtray for Beginners: Experiential Learning Where Theory and Practice Connect – May 2021
- Ethics in Counseling Part 2: Live Webinar
- Ethics in Counseling Part 1: Live Webinar
- 4th Annual Brave Play Retreat – Intimacy and Vulnerability
- Neurocounseling: The Basics
- Winter Wellness Wheel 2021
- BRAVE PLAY: Cancellations & Grievances
- Ethical Considerations for Professional Counselors: Telehealth Counseling
- Ethical Considerations for Counselors: Topical Issues During COVID
- 3rd Annual Brave Play Women’s Retreat
- Sandtray – December 2019
- Sandtray for the Novice Mental Health Professional – December 2019
- AutPlay Therapy
- Brave Play Annual Retreat
- Ethical Considerations for Licensed Professional Counselors
- Ethical Conceptualization of the Christian Client
- Playdate with Lisa Dion
- Sexual Issues in Couples Work
- Sandtray Weekend – November 2018
- Playdate with Paris
- The Gatekeeper: Advancing your counselor supervision skills
- Mastering the DSM-5® to Achieve Developmental and Culturally Sensitive Clinical Case Formulation
- National Board For Certified Counselors (NBCC)
- Association For Play Therapy (APT)
- Category: Children
- When it comes to mental health, nobody should have to wait.
- KidOne Transportation 2022
- Reasons Your Child May Need Therapy
- Managing The Stress Of Finding Childcare
- Overcoming Your Divorce Trauma
- Why Play Therapy if My Child Can Talk?
- What Are Symptoms Of Depression In Children and Teens?
- Bookshelf: “My Money Bunnies: Fun Money Management For Kids”
- How Do You Treat Children with PTSD (Posttraumatic Stress Disorder)?
- KidOne Transportation
- Is it Okay to Talk to My Child About Their Therapy Session?
- The Neuroscience of Child Development (Part 1)
- Tips for Human Wellness: Deep Breathing for Adults and Kids
- Myths about Therapy for Kids
- Bookshelf: “The Care and Feeding of a Pet Black Hole”
- How Play Therapy for Trauma Helps
- Child Counseling Helps Kids in Many Ways
- Signs Your Child Could Benefit from Pediatric Therapy
- Product Review – Imagine: Meditation Cards for Kids
- After the Storm
- GUEST BLOG: DOES MY PRESCHOOLER NEED PLAY THERAPY?
- HOW PLAY THERAPY CAN HELP CHILDREN RECOVER FROM TRAUMA
- BOOKSHELF: WILD ABOUT YOU
- BOOKSHELF: THE DAY THE CRAYONS QUIT
- WHAT PARENTS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT PLAY THERAPY
- Category: College
- Category: Connection
- Category: Counseling Services
- Therapy to Reduce Anxiety
- Therapist for Trauma
- Therapist for Anxiety
- Therapist for Anger Management
- Teen Counseling
- Systemic Family Therapist
- Social Anxiety Therapy
- Relationship Counselor
- Premarital Counseling
- Postpartum Depression Counseling
- Play Therapist
- Phobia Counseling
- OCD and Anxiety Treatment Center
- Marriage Counselor
- Marriage and Family Therapist
- Marriage and Family Counseling
- Family Therapist
- Family Life Counselor
- Family Counseling
- Exposure Therapy For Anxiety
- Depression Counselor
- Depression Counseling
- Christian Marriage Counseling
- Christian Counseling
- Behavioral Activation Therapy
- Anxiety Specialist
- Anxiety Counselor
- Couples Counseling
- Category: Couples
- 4 Horsemen Of The Relationship Apocalypse: 4 Behaviors To Avoid In Relationships
- How Chronic Illness Impacts Families
- How To Improve Problem Solving and Communication Skills
- 10 Things To Know About Couples Counseling
- What Is Relationship Counseling?
- What Is Premarital Counseling & Why Is It Important?
- How Can I Reconcile and Reconnect After an Argument With My Partner
- Should My Partner and I Go To Counseling?
- What Is Couples Counseling?
- Why Consider Marriage Counseling?
- Overcoming Guilt of an Affair
- Start Your New Relationship Right with Adult Therapy
- How Can I Bring Up Relationship Counseling to My Partner?
- Missing Your Kids? It Could Be Empty House Syndrome
- Counseling for Infertility
- Three Reasons for Premarital Counseling Services
- Is a Couples Counselor the Same as a Sex Therapist?
- How Couples Counseling Can Strengthen a Relationship
- Learning Techniques for Coping with Codependency
- Do We Need Premarital Counseling?
- How Long will Marriage Counseling Take?
- Signs You Could Benefit from Marriage Counseling
- Is it Time to Consider Marriage Counseling?
- How to Improve Your Relationship Communication
- Family Counseling Services
- Identifying and Coping with Codependency
- Coping With Empty Nest Syndrome
- Couples Counseling Isn’t Always Marriage Counseling
- Staying Connected To Your Partner During COVID-19
- Growing Your Relationship – Building Connection
- Category: Crisis
- Category: Current Events
- Diversity & Representation in Counseling: Improving Access To Mental Health Care With A Diverse Clinical Team
- Our Favorite Mental Health Resources For The LGBTQ+ Community
- How Can Mental Health Professionals Support Military Families?
- How Can I Practice Mental Wellness When I Work From Home?
- The Negative News Cycle & Our Mental Health
- Garrett Counseling Supports The CROWN Act
- Our New Mural – Black Lives Matter
- Grieving During COVID-19
- Statement of Solidarity
- Essential Workers & Stress During COVID-19
- Staying Connected When Feeling Disconnected
- Parenting & Social Distancing: How Do I Keep My Sanity?
- BE A VOICE
- Category: Depression
- Depression – Steps for helping loved ones in need
- Best Apps For Depression
- How Can I Better Cope with Depression While I Heal?
- What Does Depression Look Like?
- How Does Depression Affect Teens?
- Recognizing Depression in a Loved One
- What Are Symptoms of Depression In Adults?
- The Winter Blues & Tips for Overcoming Them
- Depression Can Trigger Insomnia & Insomnia Can Trigger Depression
- Managing Depression As A Parent
- Seasonal Affective Disorder
- Does Teenage Depression Go Away?
- Treating Teenage Depression with Counseling
- Identifying Signs of Postpartum Depression
- Winter Mental Health Toolkit
- Seasonal Affective Disorder: Understanding the “Winter Blues”
- Category: Divorce
- Category: Family
- Common Parenting Struggles … Plus, Our Advice For Working Through Them!
- Apps To Help Stressed Moms
- Book Review: The Yes Brain
- Engaging Parents: Feeling Games at Home
- Parent Tip: The “ACT” of Setting Limits
- Navigating Family Over the Holidays
- Signs Your Family Would Benefit from Counseling – Part 3
- Signs Your Family Would Benefit from Counseling – Part 2
- Signs Your Family Would Benefit from Counseling – Part 1
- How to Talk to Your Parents About Getting Therapy
- Tips to Improve Family Communication
- PLAY THERAPY WITH ADOLESCENTS
- THAT KIND OF MORNING
- BOOKSHELF: IN DINOSAURS DIVORCE: A GUIDE FOR CHANGING FAMILIES
- Category: For Counselors
- Category: For Patients
- Website Review: Pendulum.org
- Website Review: National Alliance on Mental Illness
- What Grief Can Teach Us: Lessons In Losing and Loving
- Website Review: American Psychological Association
- Website Review: Mental Health America
- Website Review: Association for Psychological Science
- Website Review: National Child Traumatic Stress Network
- Website Review: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
- Website Review: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
- Resources For Men’s Mental Health Month
- Fresh Start For Spring: How Counseling Can Change Your Life!
- Category: Grief
- Category: Guilt
- Category: Holidays
- Staying Sane During The Holiday Season: Mental Health & The Holidays
- Holiday Tips & Tricks: Intuitive Eating to Maintain Your Weight Loss Goals
- New Year’s Resolutions: What To Keep & What To Let Go
- Are New Year’s Resolutions Impacting Your Mental Health?
- Surviving The Winter Holidays
- College Students & Holiday Stress
- Winter Break, Your Kids & Everyone’s Sanity
- 4 Tips to Conquer Holiday Meal Stress
- Mental Health & The Holidays (Including Two Recipes Perfect For The Holiday Season)
- Category: LGBTQ+
- Category: Men
- Category: Military
- Category: Nature Therapy
- Category: OCD
- Category: Parenting
- Why Should I Use Choice Giving As A Parent?
- Does Play Therapy Benefit Teens?
- Book Review: Whole Brain Child
- Building Empathy in Children
- Parent Resource By Garrett Counseling: “Boom Boom Balloon” Review
- Does Teletherapy Benefit Adolescents?
- Does Play Therapy Actually Benefit Teens?
- How a Boaz Therapist Can Help Your Teen with Their Eating Disorder
- Signs Your Teen Needs Counseling
- Mom Guilt
- The Stress of Differing Parenting Styles
- Understanding Adolescents Play Therapy
- Category: Past Event
- Category: Play Therapy
- Category: Product Reviews
- Category: PTSD
- Category: Sleep
- Category: Stress
- Category: Technology
- Category: Teens
- Category: Telehealth
- Category: Therapy
- Improv & Mental Health
- How Therapy Can Help Women Experiencing Menopause
- Why Should I Find A Therapist Near Me
- Now Is A Great Time To Start Counseling
- Is Stopping Therapy The Answer?
- How Therapists in Jacksonville Can Help You
- Why Garrett Counseling
- Why Do Therapists Take Notes?
- How Do You Know it’s Time to End Seeing Your Alabama Therapist?
- How to Get the Most Out of Therapy
- How Do You Know You’re Ready to Leave Therapy?
- Common Modern Therapy Terms – Part 2
- Common Modern Therapy Terms – Part 1
- What is Body Dysmorphia & How Therapy Can Help
- Why Some People Have More Extreme Emotional Reactions
- Understanding the Acronyms for Licensed Counselors
- More Myths About Therapy
- Seeking & Finding the Right Licensed Therapist
- How an Alabama Therapist Helps with Decision Fatigue
- How to Find the Right Huntsville Therapist
- Huntsville, Boaz and Jacksonville, Alabama Counseling Centers
- Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Counseling Sessions
- Our Individual Counseling Services
- How Journaling Compliments Therapy
- Seek Therapy to Improve Your Mental Health
- Reasons for Therapy – Part 1
- How Therapy Can Help with Your Phobia
- Therapist, Counselor, Psychiatrist or Psychologist?
- Finding Your Purpose With Counseling
- Therapy is Self-Care
- Myths About Therapy
- How Long Will I Be in Therapy?
- What to Expect in Your First Therapy Session
- Choosing Your Counselor
- Category: Trauma
- Category: Uncategorized
- What Is Perimenopause? And How Does It Affect Mental Health?
- Building Resilience in Challenging Times
- Talking To Your Doctor About Mental Health Concerns
- “Courage to Bloom” Mural
- Exercise for Mental Wellness
- Journaling for Mental Wellness
- Can Making Mistakes Be Good?
- Postpartum Depression or Postpartum Anxiety?
- How Can I Take Care Of My Mental Health During Pregnancy?
- What is the Difference Between Postpartum Depression and Baby Blues?
- New Wellness T-Shirt
- Running As A Beginner
- Understanding and Accepting Who You Really Are
- Running for Mental Wellness
- Positive Social Media Accounts To Follow
- Why We All Need a Mental Health Day Sometimes
- Counseling for Infertility
- Why You Should Drink More Water (& Some Tips To Help You)
- Category: Upcoming Event
- Category: Website Reviews
- Category: Wellness
- Category: Women
Team Members
- Ginger Caudell, LPC
- Steve Clevenger, LPC
- Sarah Cook, LPC
- Holley Fenn, EdS, LPC
- Brooke Fine
- Shalonda Gaddis, EdD, LPC
- Stephanie Garrard
- Dr. Ashley L. Garrett
- Kara Groicher, LPC, CMHC
- Maegen Harris, M.Ed, ALC
- Arica Havis, LPC
- Allison Hayes
- Jo-Anne Hutton, LICSW, MSW, B.Ed. B.Sc.
- Ashley Ingram
- Glenda Isbell
- Chloe Johnson, LMSW
- Lynsey Leopard, EdS, LPC, NCC
- Ben Lighter, MA, ALC
- Emily Lynch, LPC
- Amy Mannahan, LICSW
- Alyssa Martin, ALC
- Jessica Mentzer, LPC
- Kilee Mikell, LCSW
- Cecilianne Neely, LICSW
- Taylor Negus, MA, LPC, NCC
- Sarah Pendergrass, MSW
- David W. Pittman
- Clint Reeves, LPC
- Jose Rivera, MS, LPC
- Chloe Roberts
- Caroline Allen-Ross, MS, LPC
- Leah Simmons, MS, LPC-S, RPT-S
- Christina Smart, EdS, LPC
- Rashada Smith, LPC, NCC
- Jamie Thompson, LICSW
- Lee Thompson, MS, LPC, NCC
- Salintha Washington, M.A., ALC, NCC