So, what is the Counseling Compact (C.C.)? There are some exciting things going on in the world of counseling, and this is one of them! As Georgia residents, we are super proud, as Georgia became the first state to pass the Counseling Compact Bill on March 23, 2021. What is the Counseling Compact? This...
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Are you ready to be stepping back into social interactions? A year ago, the whole world seemed to be shut down. Schools were closed, restaurants were closed. Everyone was in panic mode as COVID-19 forced its way into our lives. It was a scary, unknown, and traumatic time for many of us. We cried,...
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During this pandemic, alcohol abuse among young women is on the rise. Studies show that cases of alcoholic liver disease – such as alcoholic hepatitis and cirrhosis – were already increasing before the Coronavirus hit. During this shut-down cases of liver disease among women in their 20’s and 30’s have increased by around 30%...
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How to combat “coronasomnia”? First, let’s define what it is. “Coronasomnia” is the inability to fall asleep or get good quality sleep during this pandemic. There are a number of factors that play into this problem. To name a few: heightened anxiety over everything from health worries to financial problems to the sheer isolation...
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Can gardening and emotional well-being be linked? Growing up, my grandparents lived right around the corner from me, and I was able to visit with them often. Whenever I would arrive at their house, I would find the closet door inside of their carport wide open. My Papa’s rake, hoe, and other gardening tools...
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Let’s talk about sex, shall we? More to the point, let’s talk about the connection between intimacy and mental health. A lot of people shy away from this subject because of embarrassment or fear of awkward conversation. But sex and intimacy are extremely important when it comes to the state of our mental health....
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Marriage or couples counseling. Could the time be right? A few weekends ago, my husband and I went on a “semi-date night’ for Valentine’s Day. Our youngest child tagged along, but because we didn’t have all of the children, we called it a “semi-date night.” As we sat at our table and glanced around...
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How can you ignite your sense of purpose? One of the symptoms that people suffering from depression express is lacking a sense of purpose. Life can become monotonous and feel like you are just going through the motions. Especially these days when we are in the middle of COVID-19 and feeling out of sorts...
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There is a definite connection between Vitamin D and your mental health. Just before I sat down to write this blog, I checked the weather forecast for my area. It’s showing rain and clouds for the next 7 days. This is not my favorite weather for several reasons. First, I have young kids, and...
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The toll that COVID is taking on our kids. So many children are doing virtual school and having their extracurricular activities, church gatherings, social lives etc. come to a standstill. There is no wonder that the heavy burden of COVID-19 is really affecting the young people in our lives. Their mental health is suffering,...
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