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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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Yoga, Counseling and Authentic Living
Dana Hampson, LPC-S, MBA
General
09 May 2021

I am deep into the process of becoming a Yoga Teacher and am loving the experience. I’ve practiced Yoga for years and love to teach so this seemed like a logical next step in my yogic journey.

  • yoga
  • CBT
  • Reality Therapy
  • Existentialism
  • Humanism
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The Tissue Box and My Observations
Holly Walker, LPC-S
General
09 April 2021

A counselor friend of mine said she dubbed her client seating area as “the crying couch” and I’ve referred to the loveseat in my own office as that many times over.  One of the most vulnerable moments in therapy is when a person sheds tears while sharing their hurts, regrets, guilt, shame, and other emotions.

  • counseling
  • emotions
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Musings of a mom (of a freshly-minted teen-ager)
Dana Hampson, LPC-S
Family
15 March 2021

This week is a BIG week at my house. And by BIG, I mean, BIG….our daughter becomes…drum roll please…a TEEN-AGER!

  • parenting
  • teens
  • responsibility
  • role-model
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Are you lonely?
Casey Harris, LPC
Individuals
14 February 2021

No, this is not a singles ad, so if you’re looking for love, this is not the blog post for you. 

  • connection
  • lonliness
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Age ain’t nothing but a number
Sunday, 08 January 2023

I turned 50 last Monday. Even just typing that feels a little surreal.

How To Help Someone Having A Panic Attack
Monday, 12 December 2022

I often get asked how to help someone through a panic attack.  When put on the spot, my mind used to go blank even though I’ve had lots of training and have learned how to help someone during panicking. 

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The Balanced Life, Huntsville Alabama