Have you ever felt like you are broken and need to be ‘fixed’? A healthier way to look at it is that you are not broken but rather, are hurt in some way. Thus, you don’t need fixed but you need healing. Healing can look different to one person to another. We also all heal in different time frames. Also, we are all a work in progress. If you are hurting, grieving, depressed, or more, healing is possible. Seek professional help if needed. Just know that your life matters. You are worthy of healing and healing is possible.

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YOU MATTER!

YOUR FEELINGS MATTER!

Diane Gammon LPC-MHSP (temp) NCC, M.S.

TN Licensed Professional and Board Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor

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Diane holds a temporary license as a Tennessee licensed professional clinical mental health counselor (TN 4898) with a mental health service provider designation. Diane is also board certified as a national certified counselor (888025). Diane is clinically supervised by Sherry Knox (TN 2671) as she pursues full licensure.

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Blessings, Diane

Imagine that what you need to recover and heal from is like climbing a large mountain.

Healing and Recovery is at the top. 

It will take hard work, effort, time, mental and physical energy, self-motivation, positive self-talk, rest- stops/ taking a break, some back sliding/ stumbling backwards as you climb, and it will be rough at times......but it will be so worth it when you get there! 

When you reach the top -- you will be healed! Imagine the most beautiful view from the top of the mountain that you need to climb and how great that you will feel when you reach the top! 

Keep on climbing! 

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Diane Gammon LPC-MHSP (temp) NCC, M.S.

TN Licensed Professional and Board Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor

615-556-8406- Call or -text to schedule a Telehealth Secure (HIPPA Compliant) Video Counseling Session or to ask a question

Email: Diane@LivingWithHopeCounseling.com

Diane holds a temporary license as a Tennessee licensed professional clinical mental health counselor (TN 4898) with a mental health service provider designation. Diane is also board certified as a national certified counselor (888025). Diane is clinically supervised by Sherry Knox (TN 2671) as she pursues full licensure.

Disclaimer: The content in this blog is for informational purposes only to share various health topics to encourage and inspire healthy living. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified healthcare provider before undertaking a new health care regimen and never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website/ blog.

Blessings, Diane

Mindfulness is when you engage in and maintain moment by moment awareness of your thoughts, feelings, body, and your environment. Mindfulness is also a mental state that is achieved by focusing on the present moment while also allowing yourself to feel your true emotions. The practice of mindfulness is where there is no judgment. You are free to be yourself, free to feel how you honestly feel with no guilt. To engage in mindfulness is to engage in the present moment, not thinking of the past and not anticipating anything regarding the future.

You can begin mindfulness practices by just focusing on your breathing. Take a long cleansing breath. Breathe in through your nose and exhale through your mouth. Now do it again and this time think of your lungs filling up with air and then the air going back out of your lungs. Now in the third time, hold your breath for seven seconds before you exhale.

If you can, take a short walk outside. Take a mindfulness walk outside. As you walk, pay attention to your senses. Pay attention to what you see, hear, smell, in touch. If you cannot take a walk outside, then visualize yourself outside and visualize what you would be experiencing with your senses.

Another type of mindfulness is called grounding. This is where you just pay attention to where you are at at the moment. Reach out and touch and hold on to the chair you are sitting in or touch what is next to you. Tell yourself that you are safe and at peace as you focus on your close surroundings.

So allow yourself to feel your true emotions and feelings. Acknowledge and allow yourself to be you honestly. Recognize and acknowledge any body sensations that you may feel at this time. Take slow deep breaths and after you allow yourself to feel everything that you truly feel, talk to yourself positively. Tell yourself that you are okay and that you were going to be okay. Tell yourself that you are at peace.

Blessings, Diane

Diane Gammon LPC-MHSP(temp) NCC, M.S.

Clinical Mental Heath Counselor

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Happy Mothers Day to all the Mothers.

Mothers Day can be a very difficult day for many people. Whether or not an individual has a mom or a child or not, it can be a very sad and depressing day for most people.

I have grown children and grandchildren and I am thankful for them. I was raised by a very loving mother. I am blessed. 

I also lost babies and my mother many years ago.

Just because someone has family, it does not minimize the hurt and pain from losses.

Whether or not you have a mother or a mother figure in your life, I know it can be a difficult day.

I know for me it was very hard for many years on Mother's Day after my mom died and when I lost 6 babies. I remember that I dreaded this holiday. 

One year, I chose to focus on the positives in my life instead of my losses. I had other children and so I chose to really make the day about them instead of my grief. 

I know that some people do not have children to focus on. You can focus on something else though and you can choose to focus on you and your life.

It is helpful to allow yourself to be sad and hurt or depressed though. Allow yourself to feel -and then choose to not let your hurt feelings consume you in a negative way.

Demonstrate healthy coping skills such as go outside, listen to music, talk a shower, take deep breaths, journal, draw, reach out to someone and pray are a few.

I hope and pray that all of you who are reading this find joy instead grief no matter your situation and story. My heart goes out to you. I know your pain. 

God knows your pain too. You can pray and give him your pain and sadness.

Psalms 9:9 The LORD is a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.

Psalms 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

1 Peter 5:6-7 (KJV) Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

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                Diane Gammon M.S.

             Clinical Mental Health Counselor 

 Diane Davidson Gammon LPC-MHSP(temp) MS, NCC is a Clinical Mental Counselor in Murfreesboro, TN

Call or text 615-556-8406 for questions or to set up an appointment or email: Diane@LivingWithHopeCounseling.com

 Disclaimer- I am not a doctor and I am not giving out medical advice. My blogs are for information and inspirational purposes. Please consult your doctor before starting a new health regimen.