Though rooted in Christian tradition, St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated by all, religious and non, especially in Savannah. The city prepares all year for this spectacular event. The famous fountain at Forsyth is dyed green and citizens are adorning our favorite color. We are excited as the big day approaches. But I must admit,...
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As a teenage girl, I found myself dreading the arrival of Valentine’s day. I knew I would watch all the pretty girls get candies and flowers from the boys. In fact, my crush sat behind me and always flirted with all the girls except me. I knew he would do the same on February...
Continue readingSAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder)
With the winter upon us, many experience not only a change in the air but a change within themselves. Due to the cold weather and the shorter days, people are susceptible to increased sadness. As you have probably already heard from friends and family, the weather feels “gloomy” and some might even say “depressing.”...
Continue reading5 Warning Signs You are too Anxious and Need Help
The most common complaint I hear in my office is anxiety. Actually, this is also the most common complaint I hear around the community with family, friends, and coworkers. Our culture is full of anxious people and is in desperate need of change. College students more than ever feel overwhelmed by multiple concerns such...
Continue readingRaising Teenagers in a Changing World
As we get to know one another, one of the most popular questions asked is “What do you do?” I love telling people that I am a therapist. I get a variety of responses. I hear anything from “I love therapists!” to a story about someone’s brother to “How can you listen to people...
Continue readingBeing at the Water’s Edge
I love the breeze and ocean smells as I jog along the coastline. Though the run can be more challenging with sand and wind, it is a joy to be in nature rather than running on the streets. At the beach I feel connected to something greater than myself. It is a time to...
Continue readingBurn the Boats!
Do you ever turn back to old habits and ideas? Do you struggle to move forward towards your dreams and passions? I think we all can answer yes to these questions. I recently learned of the courageous story of Hernando Cortez who led his people to conquer the Aztecs. In 1519, he sailed to...
Continue readingOnly “Crazy” People Do Counseling?
When I told my mother that I was in counseling, she said, “Why do you need counseling? What is so wrong that you need to talk to a professional?” I hear these types of comments often. People believe there must be a “big” problem or that they must be “crazy” to need counseling. I am...
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