Everyone is going to have a bad day every so often.

Just because you have a bad day- remember that it is just a day. Your entire life is not horrible just because you have bad days.

When bad turn turn into more days, it is still not your entire life.

Utilize positive self-talk and tell yourself that things will get better. Try not to make mole hills into mountains.

 Have Hope! Renew Health! and...........

There is ALWAYS HOPE and HEALING!
Do Not Give Up!

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                Diane Davidson Gammon M.S.
             Clinical Mental Health Counselor 
              Diane is clinically supervised 
                 by Michael Loftis LCSW

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Did you know that most of the battles that we come up against are in our own mind?

We know better most of the time- yet we do not act on what we know we need to do.

Knowing and doing are two different things.

What are you battling within yourself?

Why?

What can you do about it?

 Have Hope! Renew Health! and...........

There is ALWAYS HOPE and HEALING!
Do Not Give Up!

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                Diane Davidson Gammon M.S.
             Clinical Mental Health Counselor 
              Diane is clinically supervised 
                 by Michael Loftis LCSW

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With Evening Appointments

Sliding Scale Fee for Individual Counseling Sessions 

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Chiropractic is based on the idea that the relationship between the body’s structure (mainly that of the spine) and its function (as coordinated by the nervous system) affects our health. 

 

Some benefits of Chiropractic are: 

correcting alignment problems, 

alleviating pain, 

improving function, 

and supporting the body's natural ability to heal itself (NCCIH.)

 

Regular Chiropractic adjustments can minimize your chances of getting ill. 

Chiropractic can help your immune system be stronger.

  

Studies show that regardless of age, long-term chiropractic care can have a 200% increase in immune development and function. This in turn has the ability to help your body to resist disease (Pero, Campbell).  

Chiropractic care is also wonderful for children. Reports indicate that Chiropractic care successfully treats children’s health issues such as acute earaches, upper respiratory infections, muscle pains, neck pains and accident traumas. 

Spinal manipulation for children as young as newborn babies is an alternative treatment for the discomfort of colic as well as other digestive disorders (Clarke). 

Moreover, Chiropractic care can also help with epilepsy. Studies have demonstrated that seizures were able to go from several seizures a day down to just a few a month (LifeSpring).

 

I am a firm believer in Chiropractic care and that the mind and body are interrelated regarding health.

I grew up with Chiropractic care. My father and brother are Chiropractors. My father is retired and my brother is a Chiropractor in Salem Virginia. Learn more about Chiropractic at my brother's website, Dr. Dan Davidson: http://www.backresort.com/   

My brother Dan came through Nashville recently and only had time to meet up with me at a restaurant. I insisted on getting a Chiropractic treatment from him....so here is a picture of me getting an adjustment- at a Subway Diner. (Then I insisted on a selfie.)

I personally go regularly for Chiropractic adjustments to 
Dr. Jacob Houston in Franklin,TN at Royal Oaks Chiropractic


Here is a picture of my favorite Chiropractor, my daddy:

If you are looking for a holistic way for better health- make an appointment with a Chiropractor today! 

References

 

(National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), date and year unknown,  Chiropractic: In Depth)

https://nccih.nih.gov/health/ chiropractic/introduction.htm

(1. Pero R. “Medical Researcher Excited by CBSRF Results.” The Chiropractic Journal, August 1989; p32.
2. Campbell C, Kent C, Banne A, Amiri A, Pero R. “Surrogate Indication of DNA Repair in Serum After Long Term Chiropractic Intervention – A Retrospective Study.” Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research, February 18,2005; p1-5.)

http://symmeschiro.com/ healthtopics/boost-your- immunity-with-chiropractic


 

(Benefits of Chiropractic care for kids, Clarke, Nancy, Nov. 2015) 

http://www.livestrong.com/ article/71159-benefits- chiropractic-care-kids/

(Life Springs Family Chiropractor, epilepsy/seizures) 

http://www. chiropractordenvercolorado. com/epilepsyseizures/

  

(Life Springs Family Chiropractor, epilepsy/seizures) 

http://www. chiropractordenvercolorado. com/epilepsyseizures/

 
Dr. Dan Davidson: http://www.backresort.com/   


Special thanks to my lovely daughter Celina Barbour for her research assistance contribution 

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              Diane is clinically supervised 
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Take action

Move 


Take a step even if it is a baby step


Do something 





Forward is forward- no matter the pace 

Keep going
 

Don't give up


Keep going


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Do Not Give Up!

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                Diane Davidson Gammon M.S.
             Clinical Mental Health Counselor 
              Diane is clinically supervised 
                 by Michael Loftis LCSW

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With Evening Appointments

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You have goals.

You have passions.

You may have some healing and/or forgiving that needs to take place. 

You have some things that you would like to work on in your life. 

................And you are not doing anything to work toward these.

Ask yourself why? 

Are You in YOUR own way and why? 

What is it that is holding you back? 

When you get out of your own way, you learn to be your authentic self. 


Have Hope! Renew Health! and...........

There is ALWAYS HOPE and HEALING!
Do Not Give Up!

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                Diane Davidson Gammon M.S.
             Clinical Mental Health Counselor 
              Diane is clinically supervised 
                 by Michael Loftis LCSW

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With Evening Appointments

Sliding Scale Fee for Individual Counseling Sessions 

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You may not be able to change the years that have past, but you can write your life story from the here and now. 

You can choose to make your tests into testimonies, your messes into messages and being a victim to living a victorious life.

You can choose to not let a troubled past or present circumstance keep you from living an abundant life.

Turn the page in your life and start writing a new life for yourself!

You can also re-write your past in your mind of any negative situations have them turn out different. This can help you cope.

Start writing and LIVE BIG. Choose healing! Do not give power to negativity, hate, abuse, hopelessness, or to someone who hurt you.


 Have Hope! Renew Health! and...........

There is ALWAYS HOPE and HEALING!
Do Not Give Up!

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                Diane Davidson Gammon M.S.
             Clinical Mental Health Counselor 
              Diane is clinically supervised 
                 by Michael Loftis LCSW

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Sliding Scale Fee for Individual Counseling Sessions 

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What / How you think and focus on- will:

influence how you feel----- 
and then 

.....will influence your actions

Choose your thoughts wisely


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                Diane Davidson Gammon M.S.
             Clinical Mental Health Counselor 
              Diane is clinically supervised 
                 by Michael Loftis LCSW

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With Evening Appointments

Sliding Scale Fee for Individual Counseling Sessions 

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Tonight's topic at Support Group for Depression/ Anxiety/ Panic/ Hopelessness, etc. is on how to create a "Wellness Toolbox" to help with Depression.

Call or text Diane at 615-556-8406 to register.  


Get information on how to better understand anxiety/ panic and depression as well as learn coping skills and how to be empowered to get through difficult times.  
Free Support Group for Depression/ Anxiety/ Hopelessness

Offered For Older Teens and Adults of All Ages for Recovery From: Depression, Feeling Hopeless, Anxiety, Trauma/ PSTD, Abuse, Etc.-  
Every 1st & 3rd Monday @7pm 

AND EVERY 2nd 

& 4th Tuesday @7pm 

Recovery From: Grief and Loss (Including Miscarriage and Stillbirth)-  

Every 3rd Tuesday at 7pm

Groups are on-going every month and open-group. 

Registration is required. 
Email:
Diane@LivingWithHopeCounseling.com 

Or text or call (615)-556-8406 

Office is Located at Michael Loftis Counseling

2670 Memorial Blvd
   Suite A
    Murfreesboro, TN 37129

MichaelLoftisLCSW.com

Diane is clinically supervised by 
Michael Loftis LCSW

There is ALWAYS HOPE and HEALING!!!!!!!!!!! 
Do Not Give Up!!!!!!!!

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        By Diane Davidson Gammon M.S.
             Clinical Mental Health Counselor

 Open Full-Time Days - Monday through Saturday
With Evening Appointments

Sliding Scale Fee for Individual Counseling Sessions 

Free Support Groups for: Depression, Anxiety, Panic, Hopelessness, Trauma, PTSD, Abuse, and Grief and Loss (Including Miscarriage/ Stillbirth/ Infant loss)
  

 

 

 

 



 









  

• Some Common Depression Symptoms: 
• Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, helplessness, or hopelessness
• 
  
• Loss of interest or pleasure in usual activities, including sex
•  
• Difficulty concentrating and complaints of poor memory
•  
• Insomnia or oversleeping
•  
• Appetite changes, which may include weight gain or loss
•  
• Fatigue, lack of energy
•  
• Thoughts of suicide or death
•  
• Slow speech; slow movements

*  In children and teens- they may include: 

  Trouble with sleep

 Stomachache, dizziness

-  Social withdrawal, weight loss

-Drug abuse or alcohol abuse, a change in school   performance            

 Difficulty concentrating  

 Isolation from family and friends

         

   There is a difference between just feeling sad or "depressed" and having a “clinical” depressive mental illness. If you have low spirits for a while, there may not be cause for alarm. However, if you feel like you cannot lift yourself out of your low spirits, and/or begin to notice other physical symptoms such as changes in sleep, appetite, or energy, you should seek professional help.

Reference WEb MD- http://www.webmd.com/depression/understanding-depression-symptoms

Get information on how to better understand anxiety/ panic and depression as well as learn coping skills and how to be empowered to get through difficult times.  
Free Support Group for Depression/ Anxiety/ Hopelessness

Offered For Older Teens and Adults of All Ages for Recovery From: Depression, Feeling Hopeless, Anxiety, Trauma/ PSTD, Abuse, Etc.-  
Every 1st & 3rd Monday @7pm 

AND EVERY 2nd 

& 4th Tuesday @7pm 

Recovery From: Grief and Loss (Including Miscarriage and Stillbirth)-  

Every 3rd Tuesday at 7pm

Groups are on-going every month and open-group. 

Registration is required. 
Email:
Diane@LivingWithHopeCounseling.com 

Or text or call (615)-556-8406 

Office is Located at Michael Loftis Counseling

2670 Memorial Blvd
   Suite A
    Murfreesboro, TN 37129

MichaelLoftisLCSW.com

Diane is clinically supervised by 
Michael Loftis LCSW

There is ALWAYS HOPE and HEALING!!!!!!!!!!! 
Do Not Give Up!!!!!!!!

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        By Diane Davidson Gammon M.S.
             Clinical Mental Health Counselor

 Open Full-Time Days - Monday through Saturday
With Evening Appointments

Sliding Scale Fee for Individual Counseling Sessions 

Free Support Groups for: Depression, Anxiety, Panic, Hopelessness, Trauma, PTSD, Abuse, and Grief and Loss (Including Miscarriage/ Stillbirth/ Infant loss)
  

 

 

 

 



 









  

EMDR: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) is type of psychotherapy. 

It can be very effective in treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). PTSD can occur after experiences such as military combat, physical assault, rape, or other traumatic events.

EMDR can also help with:

• Panic attacks
• Eating disorders
• Addictions
• Anxiety

It does not rely on talk therapy or medications. Instead, EMDR uses a patient's own rapid, rhythmic eye movements. 

These eye movements dampen the power of emotionally charged memories of past traumatic events.

Your therapist will engage in something such as moving their fingers back and forth in front of your face, have you look at a blinking light, listen to clicking sounds, or even listen to musical tones. While this is taking place, the therapist will have you recall a disturbing event. 

This will include the emotions and body sensations that go along with it. 

Gradually, the therapist will guide you to shift your thoughts to more pleasant ones.

The goal is that your disturbing memories will hopefully become less disabling.

 Reference

WebMD (2015). Retrieved From:

http://www.webmd.com/mental-health/emdr-what-is-it?page=1#1


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                Diane Davidson Gammon M.S.
             Clinical Mental Health Counselor 
              Diane is clinically supervised 
                 by Michael Loftis LCSW

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With Evening Appointments

Sliding Scale Fee for Individual Counseling Sessions 

Free Support Groups for: Depression, Anxiety, Panic, Hopelessness, Trauma, PTSD, Abuse, and Grief and Loss (Including Miscarriage/ Stillbirth/ Infant loss)