How to Decide if Your Mental-Health Professional is “The One”

Finding the right counselor or therapist can feel a lot like dating. It requires time, energy, and self-awareness. For some, it can be uncomfortable sharing the intimate details of your life with someone you don’t know. Others have a more idyllic vision of their relationship with their professional. Most simply want someone who understands them,

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National Suicide Prevention Week

National Suicide Prevention Week runs September 6th through 12th this year and encompasses National Suicide Prevention Day on September 10th. This day provides a crucial opportunity to acknowledge those that are suffering with this aspect of their mental health.   Suicide is not just a medical or mental health issue, but a complicated mix of

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National Women’s Equality Day

The first women’s rights convention was held in Seneca Falls, NY in July of 1848. The convention was held over two days with 300 people in attendance. This peaceful social, religious, and civil rights movement laid the foundation of the women’s suffrage movement and, eventually, for the creation of the 19th amendment.   Nearly a

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Tips for Finding the Right Counselor

Whether you are new to the idea of mental health therapy or just looking for a new counselor, you want to find someone you trust and feel comfortable with. Along with the important considerations of credentials and experience, certain traits are good indicators that your therapist will be an effective advisor. Listed below are five

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Are You Faking Happiness? You Could Be Depressed.

There are many signs of depression that can be easily missed, especially by those that are already in the throes of depression. One of the major symptoms of depression is being plagued by the feeling that your happiness is insincere. This can happen even if it’s not true. You may genuinely feel happy but keep

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Minority Mental Health Awareness Month

In May of 2008, Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month was established by the US House of Representatives to take place every July. Before she lost her battle to cancer, Campbell worked with US Representative Albert Wynn to achieve two goals. The first was to establish a month of the year to

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Gilstrap & Associates Racial Injustice Statement

Our hearts are heavy with the nation’s history of violence and racism that continues to target the African American community. There are many of us hurting in the world right now and there is unimaginable hurt in the African American communities around the world. We cannot remain silent. While we’re still breathing silence can’t be

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COVID-19 Statement

Dear Clients, We would like to reach out to you regarding the growing concern with the Coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19).  As you may be aware, there have been confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Florida. The safety of our clients and staff is of the utmost importance. We are committed to ensuring that our office is as

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Autism, Art, and Art Therapy: A Guide for Parents

Autism, Art, and Art Therapy

Author: Mia Takada Dill Year Published: 2016 Category: Parenting Review: This book is a guidebook that breaks down the vast spectrum that is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) into different segments to help parents understand where exactly their child is and what their child’s needs are. This book also sheds light on the benefits of art

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Overcoming Unwanted Intrusive Thoughts

Overcoming Unwanted Intrusive Thoughts

Authors: Sally M. Winston and Martin N. Seif Year Published: 2017 Category: Anxiety, OCD Review: We all deal with unwanted intrusive thoughts; for some people, they are just fleeing thoughts that come and go. However, some people get stuck in the thoughts and they become distressing for the individual. The authors help to shed light

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