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When Should We Pursue Couple Therapy?
Holly Walker, LPC-S
Relationships
20 May 2022

If you are feeling unsatisfied, hurt, can’t stop arguing, or generally feel misunderstood in your committed relationship, then it may be a sign it is time to seek couple therapy (also called marriage counseling). 

  • counseling
  • couples
  • marriage
  • healthy relationships
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The Gift of Swedish Death Cleaning
Dana Hampson, LPC-S, MBA
Family
30 April 2022

Anyone who knows me well, knows I am not a fan of clutter. I find that keeping things organized and tidy helps me feel calm and relaxed. There’s actually a lot of research to support that living in lots of mess and clutter directly impacts our mental well-being.

  • clutter
  • swedish death cleaning
  • mortality
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A Therapist’s Guide to Recovering from Burnout
Casey Harris, LPC
Individuals
14 March 2022

Have you been stressed, fatigued, emotionally drained, and unable to meet constant demands?  Has your motivation been waning; do you just want to sleep for days at a time?  Are you physically present but mentally detached? Have you become a cynic? In a nutshell, you may be experiencing burnout. 

  • self care
  • burnout
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Connecting with Your Child through Love Languages
Lindsey Hill, LPC-S
Blog
14 February 2022

If you are a parent, you are quite aware that children express and experience love in different ways. Gary Chapman and Dr. Ross Campbell suggest in their book “The Five Love Languages of Children”, that once a parent learns a child’s primary love language it can have a profound impact on their relationship, happiness and overall development. 

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Setting SMART goals in the new year
Mackenzie Boothe, ALC
Individuals
12 January 2022

Congratulations! You have made it through one of the craziest and trying years in recent history. We are dusting ourselves off, breaking out new calendars and making fresh resolutions. Most people set goals for the new year, but according to World News Report, 80% of people will give up on their resolutions by February. What is the reason for not sticking to our resolutions?

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Navigating Grief During The Holidays
Gina Mullins, LPC
Individuals
11 December 2021

Well friends, here we are in the middle of the holiday season. Many of us are busy preparing for a new year and reflecting on this past one.

  • holidays
  • grief
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Validation: Misunderstood
Maggie Minsk, LPC
Relationships
15 November 2021

Perhaps you’re familiar with the concept of validation, however, often when we think we are validating someone we are actually invalidating them (and might not even know it). Did you know that there are two rules for validating emotions and six levels and it’s not as easy as it might seem at first glance.

  • communication
  • feelings,
  • validating
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Double Nickels and Life Lessons
Holly Walker, LPC-S
General
04 October 2021

Although my dad in 2002 died at 55 years and 10 months old, he used to say he was “double nickels”. Now it’s my turn to be the age of double nickels at my next birthday in October. There’s always been this dark cloud hanging over my brother, sister, and I since our dad and two other close extended family members died relatively young around the same time.

  • gratitude
  • mindfullness
  • happiness
  • moments
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Winter is coming
Dana Hampson, LPC-S, MBA
General
29 September 2021

I'm can't speak to the weather in other parts of the country, but right now, here in North Alabama, the weather is glorious! Warm and sunny during the day and just a hint of chill in the air at night. Perfect for getting out during the day and snuggling up in front of the fire pit at night! But, lest we forget...winter is coming!

  • seasonal affective disorder
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Survival 101: Back to School Edition
Casey Harris, LPC
Family
01 August 2021

Parents, are you ready?  Ready for what, you may wonder.  Most parents in Alabama and in the south in general are preparing to get their children ready to go back to school. 

  • communication
  • school
  • kids
  • routine
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Embracing the Middle Times
Lindsey Hill, LPC-S
Individuals
14 July 2021

I recently saw a post shared on Facebook by a mom that featured her two children in a photo with the intro, “Looks can be deceiving.” It went on to discuss that from the outside it looked as if she had the perfect little family- a boy and girl, a beginning child and an end.

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Roadmap to Happiness: PERMA
Maggie Minsk, LPC
General
14 June 2021

My kids have been super excited about Summer’s arrival (for the last few months!) and kept asking me, “Is it Summer, yet?” I’m fairly certain they weren’t the only ones excited about Summer and that there were a lot of adults out there that have been excited about the warmer weather and sunshine as well!

  • happiness
  • emotional intelligence
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When Should We Pursue Couple Therapy?
Friday, 20 May 2022

If you are feeling unsatisfied, hurt, can’t stop arguing, or generally feel misunderstood in your committed relationship, then it may be a sign it is time to seek couple therapy (also called marriage counseling). 

The Gift of Swedish Death Cleaning
Saturday, 30 April 2022

Anyone who knows me well, knows I am not a fan of clutter. I find that keeping things organized and tidy helps me feel calm and relaxed. There’s actually a lot of research to support that living in lots of mess and clutter directly impacts our mental well-being.

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