Get any time of jar or container. Write down things that you are thankful for, things that you did that you  enjoyed, and/ or ways in which you were blessed or were able to bless others. Put the notes in the jar all year long to 'make note' of blessings! 

I am going to do it! 
Join me!

Happy New Year!
 
Have Hope! 
Renew Health! 
Live Big!


 By Diane Gammon M.S. 
          Clinical Mental Health Counselor    
       Clinically Supervised by Michael Loftis LCSW

CLICK HERE For Living With Hope Counseling Facebook Page AND "LIKE" IT!
 

Living With Hope Counseling 
 Open Full Time Days- Monday through Saturday
With Evening Appointments

Call or Text- 615-556-8406
Email- Diane@LivingWithHopeCounseling.com

Sliding Scale Fee for Counseling Sessions 

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

 

 

 

 



 









  


 






 










  

Have Hope! 
Renew Health! 
Live Big!

Awe, a New Year! A great time for New Beginnings!

I have wanted to eliminate sugar from my diet for a few years now ever since I heard how unhealthy it is. I do eat natural sugars that come from fresh fruit. I am talking about store bought granulated sugar.

I have decided that now is the time. This is really my biggest goal health-wise. 

I also plan to continue to eliminate wheat, meat, dairy, and processed foods/ GMOs (genetically modified organism - any organism whose genetic material has been altered using engineering techniques to modify foods). 



Here is to a healthy diet and lifestyle! I plan to do this to be around as long as possible for my children and grandchildren... to show them my love and to be a blessing to them. Also, to help others with what I have been through and survived in life, to offer hope and encouragement. 

I am a survivor of all forms of abuse, multiple traumas, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), feelings of worthlessness and hopelessness, depression, and severe physical illnesses due to chronic stress. I am HEALED mentally and physically and YOU CAN BE TOO!  

I will continue to juice raw, organic vegetables daily.

I also plan to walk at least a mile 3 times a week.

Here are some more things that I plan to do.......

Drink filtered water all day in-between meals.... and when I wake and right before bed.

Learn a new word each day

Learn more about other cultures

Learn how to speak Spanish

Encourage others more

Eat more dark green veggies 

maintain a healthy weight

Learn Sign-Language

Travel to visit my 83 year old Father

Hike in at least 3 TN state parks

Reduce my time on Facebook to posts to help and inspire others....well except for watching the funny videos that my little brother sends me to make me laugh

Invest more time in those I love

Dance more

Brush up on my typing skills

Laugh more

Learn yoga 

Travel and visit both of my AWESOME brothers

Pray more

Sing more

Read more books

Be kinder 

Go to the Chiropractor regularly

Continue to embrace and enjoy being single (it is not a disease)

Watch more sunsets and sunrises

Forgive more... myself and others 

Let go of things that I do not have control over

Seek God more


Learn how to paint a mountain scene

Learn how to play the guitar

Keep a cleaner and more organized home

Buy myself a camera and start taking pictures of slices of life

Learn how to play the piano

Get adequate rest routinely

Write my blog

Color outside of the lines in life 

Make time to make my various craft projects

Treat myself to go hear and enjoy live music more

Finish my Licensure proceedings

Get out in the sun 20 minutes each day for vitamin D

Finish writing and publish my first two books

Speak and give my testimony more

Add more picture to my vision board

Volunteer for the homeless

Volunteer for Make- a -Wish Foundation

Look on the SUNNY SIDE

Be true to myself

Join a new Sunday School Class at church

Take my family on a short trip out of town

Call my cousins from out of state and reconnect

Be thankful 

Give others HOPE

Call my nieces and nephews out of state more

Continue to invest my time and attention in my children and grandchildren

Help my terminally ill granddaughter get the medical attention that she needs and spread awareness for congenital heart defects

Remind myself and others that self-care is not selfish but necessary

Continue to respect and love myself, God, and others

I shared my New Year's Resolution list to help inspire you. Learning that God loves me, healthy lifestyle changes, counseling, and a positive support system helped me to heal from deep emotional wounds and physical illness. 

There is hope, healing, and an abundant filled life ahead for you as well!   

Now it is your turn......

What would you like to do this year?

The only way to see changes in your life is to take action and make changes!

Write down your passions, dreams, and goals. Make a vision board of pictures of what you would like to do different in your life. Learn to let go of what you do not have control over, seek help where needed, and ....start living and using ALL of colors of crayons in the box!

Share what you want to change and do in the New Year in the comment section below!
 
Have Hope! 
Renew Health! 
Live Big!

 By Diane Gammon M.S. 
          Clinical Mental Health Counselor    
       Clinically Supervised by Michael Loftis LCSW

CLICK HERE For Living With Hope Counseling Facebook Page AND "LIKE" IT!
 

Living With Hope Counseling 
 Open Full Time Days- Monday through Saturday
With Evening Appointments

Call or Text- 615-556-8406
Email- Diane@LivingWithHopeCounseling.com

Sliding Scale Fee for Counseling Sessions 

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

 

 

 

 



 









  


 






 










  









 

As the year comes to an end, take this time to reflect back. 

What did you learn this year? 

What are your favorite memories that you made? 

What are you most thankful for? 

What would you like to change about your life? 

What do you need to let go of? 

What do you need to heal from? 

What do you value most?...............
and so on. 

Have Hope! 
Renew Health! 
Live Big!

            By Diane Gammon M.S. 
          Clinical Mental Health Counselor    
       Clinically Supervised by Michael Loftis LCSW

CLICK HERE For Living With Hope Counseling Facebook Page AND "LIKE" IT!
 

Living With Hope Counseling 
 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)
  

 

 

 

 



 









  


 






 

Reminder that we will not be meeting tonight for  support group, (Dec. 26th). 

We will resume of January 10th.

FREE Supports Groups are now WEEKLY!!!

Offered For 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 E2
    Murfreesboro, TN 37129

MichaelLoftisLCSW.com

Fee Sliding Scale for Individual Counseling Sessions

Diane is clinically supervised by Michael Loftis LCSW

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

CLICK HERE For Living With Hope Counseling Facebook Page AND "LIKE" IT!
 


Diane Gammon M.S.
             Clinical Mental Health Counselor

Now Open Full-Time Days - Monday through Friday 
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)
  

 

My adult children and grandchildren came over to see me on Christmas and Christmas Eve. I am so very blessed.

A new baby, a toddler, and my oldest granddaughter is turning 4 in January. It is double the joy having your children and their children over for Christmas.

Other highlights were getting to spend hours with my teenager of quality time together........and then the super big hug that my oldest granddaughter gave me when she walked into my home. A hug that I will remember the rest of my life. She did not walk in and run to the tree or ask for presents. She ran in and hugged me long and tight. Also, my teenager hung my favorite ornaments that my mother hand painted decades ago in my bedroom for me to enjoy!

My oldest granddaughter is terminally ill.


Life is fragile. Life is short.

Even though your life may not be as you would like it to be right now- I want you encourage you to count your blessings and savior the memories of sweet hugs and time that your teenager wants to spend with you.....and other sweet moments as such.

   By Diane Gammon M.S. 
          Clinical Mental Health Counselor    
       Clinically Supervised by Michael Loftis LCSW

CLICK HERE For Living With Hope Counseling Facebook Page AND "LIKE" IT!
 

Living With Hope Counseling 
 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)
  

 

 

 

 



 









  


 






 

Merry Christmas to everyone!

I have been busy with moving into a new office and I have not been blogging as usual. I will get back to it daily after the holidays. I am so excited and thankful to have more space now for support groups and classes.

I hope and pray that you all have a wonderful Christmas. I know that for some of you- that this is a lonely and sad time. I spent many Christmas Days alone and I lost my mother to cancer decades ago. I can relate to your pain. Hold on tight to the good and precious memories. Most of all, hold on to HOPE for a future. Know that God loves you and that you are worthy and valuable in the eyes of Christ!

Diane 

              By Diane Gammon M.S. 
          Clinical Mental Health Counselor    
       Clinically Supervised by Michael Loftis LCSW

CLICK HERE For Living With Hope Counseling Facebook Page AND "LIKE" IT!
 

Living With Hope Counseling 
 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)
  

 

 

 

 



 









  


 






 

Free Support Groups
Please note that group dates have changed during the holiday months.

Offered For Adults of All Ages for Recovery From: Depression, Feeling Hopeless, Anxiety, Trauma/ PSTD, Abuse, Etc.-  

Free Support Group this evening, Dec. 19th @ 7pm.

(Usually they are every 1st and 3rd Monday and every 2nd and 4th Tuesday)

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 E
    Murfreesboro, TN 37129

MichaelLoftisLCSW.com

Diane is clinically supervised by 
Michael Loftis LCSW

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

CLICK HERE For Living With Hope Counseling Facebook Page AND "LIKE" IT!
 


Diane 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)
  

 

 

 

 



 









  

On part of my in-take papers for new clients, I ask for new clients to write down their passions, dreams, goals, purpose, etc. and most of them leave it blank. When I ask them the same questions verbally, they usually say that they do not know.

You cannot work toward your goals, dreams, and passions in life if you do not first identify them!

Ask yourself today.......
What are my passions in life?
What are my dreams?
What are my goals?
What is my purpose?

Then..............write down the very first step toward working toward them!

Then- DO step number 1!

Then write down the rest of the steps needed to fulfill them and work on one step at a time, little by little.

If you don't, you will never begin.

BEGIN TODAY!!  
LIVE YOUR LIFE ABUNDANTLY! 

CLICK HERE For Living With Hope Counseling Facebook Page AND "LIKE" IT!
 


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

             Diane is clinically supervised by 
                      Michael Loftis LCSW

 Open Full-Time Days - Monday through Saturday
With Evening Appointments
615-556-8406
Email- Diane@LivingWithHopeCounseling.com

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)
  

 

 

 

 



 









  




 




 

Society places a strong focus on family and togetherness during the holidays. 

It can be a very difficult time for people who have had loved ones die.

As Christmas approaches, it can become more and more difficult for many people who miss their loved ones.

It is helpful if you do something special in your loved one's memory.

A good idea is to place their photo in an ornament to be placed on your Christmas tree.

Write down and journal your favorite memories about your loved ones. 

Talk about your favorite memories to others who share your loss or who are supportive.

Volunteer or donate to charity in your loved ones name/ memory.

Let your feelings out and allow yourself to grieve. 

LIVE LIFE! Your loved ones would not want you to stop living and mope around.

Celebrate the lives of your loved ones by making the most of your life!


Free Support Groups
Please note that group dates have changed during the holiday months.

Offered For Adults of All Ages for Recovery From: Depression, Feeling Hopeless, Anxiety, Trauma/ PSTD, Abuse, Etc.-  

Free Support Group Dec. 19th.

(Usually they are every 1st and 3rd Monday and every 2nd and 4th Tuesday)

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 E2
    Murfreesboro, TN 37129

MichaelLoftisLCSW.com

Diane is clinically supervised by 
Michael Loftis LCSW

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

CLICK HERE For Living With Hope Counseling Facebook Page AND "LIKE" IT!
 


Diane 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)
  

 

 

 

 



 









  




 

Free Support Groups
Please note that group dates have changed during the holiday months.

Offered For Adults of All Ages for Recovery From: Depression, Feeling Hopeless, Anxiety, Trauma/ PSTD, Abuse, Etc.-  

Free Support Group this evening, Dec, 5th at 7pm. The next one is Dec. 19th.

(Usually they are every 1st and 3rd Monday and every 2nd and 4th Tuesday)

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 E2
    Murfreesboro, TN 37129

MichaelLoftisLCSW.com

Diane is clinically supervised by 
Michael Loftis LCSW

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

CLICK HERE For Living With Hope Counseling Facebook Page AND "LIKE" IT!
 


Diane 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)