What do you want to change in your life and what is the first thing that you can do toward it of an ACTION?
By Diane Gammon M.S. Clinical Mental Health Counselor
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What do you want to change in your life and what is the first thing that you can do toward it of an ACTION?
By Diane Gammon M.S. Clinical Mental Health Counselor
While it is good to yearn for desired outcomes and to work toward them- it is important to enjoy each step of the journey.
It is not what is on top of that mountain.............. it is the climb!
By Diane Gammon M.S. Clinical Mental Health Counselor
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I am referring to something OTHER than taking care of others!
We love to help and take care of our family.
I am talking about doing something OTHER than that.
I am talking about something that you have a passion for that can help to rejuvenate you to be a better .............mother, father, sibling, spouse, friend, Etc. - I am talking about a deeper self-care strategy.
I used to think that I was being selfish if I did anything at all other than take care of my children. I learned the hard way that taking care of children REQUIRED me to take care of myself in EVERY WAY.
What is your passion? What is something that you would like to do that would be part of your self- care other than.....sleeping some (BLah haha).
Think! Explore! Seek! Enjoy! Try! LIVE!
By Diane Gammon M.S. Clinical Mental Health Counselor
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It doesn't matter how beautiful that you make yourself look on the outside. Having a loving and giving heart is more beautiful and attractive than anything that you could do to your outward appearance!
Having a "good" heart can mean different things to to different people.
What does it mean to you?
Think about all of the blessings that could come from you demonstrating a loving and giving heart more often!
Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it. Proverbs 4:23
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. Philippians 4:8
But the LORD said to Samuel, "Have no regard for his appearance or stature, because I haven't selected him. God doesn't look at things like humans do. Humans see only what is visible to the eyes, but the LORD sees into the heart." 1 Samuel 16:7
By Diane Gammon M.S. Clinical Mental Health Counselor
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Feeling overwhelmed has many faces.
Feeling overwhelmed can result in
an intense emotion and turn into anxiety, anger irritability, worry, helplessness, panic attacks, crying, and a lack of sleep.
Tips that can help are:
Change your thoughts.
Do not tell yourself that you cannot do something. Tell yourself that you CAN and WILL get through your difficult time.
Break things down in smaller and more attainable steps.
If you only look at the big picture of what all needs to be done or what you have to go through, it will be very overwhelming. But if you just look at the next step or the next hour, it is more doable to mange what you are overwhelmed about.
Do what you can with what you have with where you are in life- and let the rest go.
You can only do what you are capable of. Tell yourself this and accept where you are and do the best that you can do.
Have you not known? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint or grow weary; his understanding is unsearchable. Isaiah 40:28
By Diane Gammon M.S. Clinical Mental Health Counselor
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They also have anxiety.
These disturbing thoughts are called obsessions and the rituals are called compulsions.
An example is --a person who has an unreasonable fear of germs would constantly wash their hands.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) actually causes the brain to get stuck on a specific thought or urge.
Most people who are OCD fall into one of these categories:
1. Fear of causing harm to yourself or
others
2. Having Intrusive sexually explicit or
violent thoughts and images
3. Having an Excessive focus on religious
or moral ideas
4. Having the Fear of being contaminated
by germs
5. Fear
of losing something or not having things you might need
6. Needing
to have Order and symmetry- which is the concept that everything must line up orderly
7. Having
the Fear of being contaminated by germs
8. Being
Superstitions-- demonstrating excessive attention to something considered lucky
or unlucky
Reference Help Guide org
There is help for OCD.
Counseling can help you.
There is help for OCD.
Counseling can help you.
FREE Trauma and PTSD Support Groups
Trauma is a deeply distressing or disturbing experience.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health problem that can occur after a traumatic event like war, assault, abuse, disaster, etc.
As a result, you may experience such symptoms as anxiety/ panic disorder, obsession compulsion disorder, and more.
It helps to talk about the trauma
Free Support Groups to Help Cope With Trauma/ Abuse/ PTSD
Groups are on-going monthly and open-group
Where: Michael Loftis LCSW Counseling
2670
Memorial Blvd, Suite E., Murfreesboro, TN 37129
When: Every 2nd Saturday
morning of each month
Time: 10:00am - 11:30 am
Led by Diane Gammon MS
Led by Diane Gammon MS
Contact Diane by calling or texting (615)
556-8406 or email her at Diane@LivingWithHopeCounseling.com to register
Anger is a completely normal, usually healthy, human emotion.
It is a needed emotion that can helpful in our lives at times.
It is when we demonstrate inappropriate behaviors when we are angry that causes problems.
Tips To Help Implement Anger Management:
Think before you speak
Get some fresh air and sunshine
Exercise
Take deep breaths
Talk to yourself in a positive manner
Talk to a trusted friend or counselor
Journal your feelings
Have a sense of humor
Use imagery by visualizing a relaxing experience either from memory or use your imagination
Ask yourself what the worse thing is that could happen that you are angry about- and realize that you can handle it
Anger can often turn into depression, anxiety, and feelings of hopelessness
Free Depression/ Anxiety/ Panic/ Hopelessness Support Groups
Groups are on-going monthly and open-group
Where: Michael Loftis LCSW Counseling
2670
Memorial Blvd, Suite E., Murfreesboro, TN 37129
When: Every 3nd Saturday
morning of each month
Time: 10:00am - 11:30 am
Led by Diane Gammon MS
Led by Diane Gammon MS
Contact Diane by calling or texting (615)
556-8406 or email her at Diane@LivingWithHopeCounseling.com to register
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When this happens, the focus becomes on your anger and how you want to be right.
The focus needs to be on how much you love and care for your loved one.
So- the next time that you get upset at someone that you deeply care about, try the following:
Walk away for a couple minutes to take some deep breaths if you are too upset to talk. BUT FIRST--------
TELL the person that you are upset with that you need to walk away a few minutes to cool down and that you will be right back to work things out.
Let them know that you are listening to them. Use body language that shows them that you are listening to them.
Reflect back to them what you heard them telling you. An example is "Let me see if I am hearing you correctly. You do not like it when I leave food out on the counter. Is that right?"
Reflect to them how they might be feeling due to them being upset. An example may be: "That must be frustrating for you."
When you state your side and feelings, use "I" statements-- such as "I feel sad when I do not get to spend time with you." DO NOT say things like: You made me feel........You made me late......... etc.
Apologize for your contribution!
Identify possible solutions and compromise!
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Be open to compromising.
Have a teachable mind.
Open your heart.
Things may not be as they seem. Further, your opinion may change once you learn more information about something or someone.
When we keep an open mind, we are able to explore life more and to grow as a person.
If we do not do anything different, nothing changes.
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