As we age, we experience increasing loss, additional health issues, and changes in life that can lead to sadness, worry, and depression. If you have noticed changes in the overall behavior of your elderly parent, it may be time to broach the subject of their seeking...
You’ve heard of Beat Boxing … but how about Box Breathing?
Anger is a natural emotion. All of us get angry sometimes, and that’s nothing to be ashamed of. However, anger can sometimes lead us to react in destructive ways. We might shout at a loved one, say something we regret, or even find ourselves totally out of control. In...
Imagining a Better Life
Our lives are filled with a series of events; one after another. Blissful events, tragic events, and everything in between. When those tragic events happen – those knock us flat on our back events – it’s natural to feel lost. To be lost. Grief and feelings of...
Meditation for those that ‘just can’t meditate’
We all know that one person – and perhaps it’s you! – that “just can’t meditate.” “I’ve tried it and can’t do it.” “I can’t sit still.” “It’s not for me.”
Covid depression – The ‘what’, ‘why’, and ‘what to do’.
By now, we’ve all heard that COVID-19 has had a massive effect on the population’s mental health. “In the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, global prevalence of anxiety and depression increased by a massive 25%” – The World Health Organization Changes to daily...
Anxiety – When To Seek Help
Anxiety. We all have it from time to time. And, according to the ADAA, anxiety is the most common mental illness in America. But when is it time to see a professional therapist to help us cope with our anxiety? If you believe you have been dealing with anxiety for a...
Looking for the Best Birmingham Therapist?
Tips to Help Find the Best Birmingham Therapist \When you are looking for mental health care, you don’t want to settle for just anyone. It’s important that the provider you choose is the right fit for you. In this blog, we are going to give you helpful information to...
Stress Related Anxiety
What is the difference between stress and anxiety? There is a fine line between stress and anxiety. Both are emotional responses; however, stress is caused by external triggers. Stress is the body’s reaction to a threat, whereas anxiety is the body’s reaction to the...
Offering Experienced PTSD Counseling
PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) is a mental health disorder caused by a traumatic event. Many people think that PTSD counseling for veterans is the only type of PTSD counseling available. However, even though it is most commonly associated with military...
Your Mental Health & Menopause
Some women welcome menopause as it marks the end of their monthly cycles. For others, especially those with an early onset of menopause, it comes as a loss and brings depression. The good news is that depression treatment in Birmingham, AL can help anyone having a...