The best thing that you can do for someone who is stressed and/ or depressed is to be a safe place for them to fall.

Venture inside of the person's world with showing empathy and respect to them.  

Look below the surface of the person that you are trying to help. 

Understand that hurting people push and pull people away from them. 

Meet them where they are but also do not be afraid to show them you care and ask them questions. 

Become aware of signs and symptoms of the person that you are trying to help.

Are they acting different? Do they seem hopeless? Do they demonstrate different patterns of behaviors and moods?

Let them know that you are there for them on a continuous basis.

Build and maintain a relationship that shows that you are connected to the person that you are trying to help so they will feel like they can come to you. 

Give them HOPE. 

Point out to them and tell them the things that are right in their lives and their strengths. 

Be a good listener and reflect back that you heard what they told you.

Tell the person that you are trying to help that emotional pain is temporary, a season, and that they will get past it. 

Invite them to go for regular walks with you outside!

Encourage! Love! Listen! Repeat! 

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        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)
  

 

 

 

 

 

 







 

I was raised out in the country on ten acres. 

I used to ride my bike ALONE down roads for miles. 

I would bike to a creek and stand and throw a leaf to then watch it float to the other side. 

I felt free. 

It was me and the country roads. 

Some were paved and some were dirt roads.

There were some houses but it was all beautiful country. 

I was not scared in my yard flipping /doing gymnastics or when I would ride alone down the street on my bike. 

It was so freeing. I felt safe and free and so very calm. I did NOT have a cell phone or any other way to reach my parents if I needed help. 

It was a slice of heaven to feel that way.....able to explore alone and not be afraid. 

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Now a days, it is difficult to feel safe and free when there is so much crime.

It is best to always use common sense first of all. Do you be in parking lots alone late or after dark- period.

Do not put yourself alone with someone that you do not know well and who you do not know well enough to trust yet.   

Use the brain that God gave you to keep yourself safe. I have people tell me that God will protect them. Yes, God protects but we also need to use common sense and make smart choices for our safety.

After always using common sense then- we can also place our trust in God to keep us safe. We just need to do our part as well.

Do not dwell on being scared but imagine a safe and peaceful place in your mind when you feel scared. Take deep breaths and demonstrate positive self-talk. Tell yourself that you are okay.

Read scripture and positive quotes. Listen to positive and up-lifting music. 

Feeling safe is a state of mind but you also always need to make wise choices to keep yourself and loved ones safe.

If you feel like you need help with feeling safe. Seek counseling. Changing thought processes can help.

For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.

 2 Timothy 1:7

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

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        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)
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

Don't stop now. I know that you can easily feel overwhelmed and weary. 

I understand that you may feel like giving up. 

However, you did not come this far to give up now! 

Take a deep breath and pull up your boot straps and take the next step, however tiny the step may be. 

ACT. Take action to heal. Go to a support group. Seek counseling. Talk to a trusted friend. There is help and hope. ACT. 

You have to make a change to see a change. 

Get up- Dress up- Show up and NEVER, NEVER, GIVE UP!

God has big plans for your life! Do NOT GIVE UP!

HOLD ON, PAIN ENDS! HAVE Faith & Hope!

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)
  

 

 

In order to heal from emotional pain, you have to first allow yourself to feel the pain. 

You have to acknowledge it.

You have to identify it.

You have to get it out instead of stuffing it away.

You have to seek to understand and identify the root (reasons and triggers) behind the pain.

The only way to get past something is to work THROUGH it.


 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)
  

 

 

 

 

 

Get out of the pit and do not quit in the pit!

Life can be challenging. 

Sometimes we feel like we are in a pit but we cannot quit in the pit! 

Remember that emotional pain and difficult times are temporary. They are only for a season. 

Hold on and do the best that you can do and let go of what you do not have control over. 

Make sure that your time in the pit is only temporary.   

Choose to take action and reach out for help and support today!

TAKE ACTION FOR CHANGE!

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)
  

 

 

 

 

 
Many new moms experience the "postpartum baby blues" after childbirth, which can include mood swings, crying spells, anxiety, as well as problems with sleep.

Baby blues usually begin within the first two to three days after delivery and can last for up to two weeks.

However, some new moms experience more of a severe, long-lasting form of depression known as postpartum depression. 

On extreme rare cases, a mood disorder called postpartum psychosis may also develop after childbirth.

Postpartum depression isn't a character flaw or a weakness. 

 Some symptoms of Postpartum Depression are:

  Depressed mood or severe mood swings

Excessive crying
 

Difficulty bonding with your baby

Withdrawing from family and friends

Loss of appetite or eating much more than usual

Inability to sleep (insomnia) or sleeping too much

Overwhelming fatigue or loss of energy

Reduced interest and pleasure in activities you used to enjoy

Intense irritability and anger

Fear that you're not a good mother

Feelings of worthlessness, shame, guilt or inadequacy

Diminished ability to think clearly, 
concentrate or make decisions

Severe anxiety and panic attacks

Thoughts of harming yourself or your baby

Recurrent thoughts of death or suicide

 When to see a doctor:

If you're feeling depressed after your baby's birth, you may be reluctant or embarrassed to admit it. But if you experience any symptoms of postpartum baby blues or postpartum depression, call your doctor and schedule an appointment. If you have symptoms that suggest you may have postpartum psychosis, get help immediately.

It's important to call your doctor as soon as possible if the signs and symptoms of depression have any of these features:

Don't fade after two weeks

Things are getting worse

Make it hard for you to care for your baby

Make it hard to complete everyday tasks

Thoughts of harming yourself or your baby

 Mayoclinic.org

There is help and hope.
Counseling can help. Medication can help. Support groups can help. There is always hope! 

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)
  

 

 

 

 

I know that some times you feel paralyzed from fear and emotional pain. 

Emotional pain can turn into physical pain.


How do you get out of feeling stuck or paralyzed? 

You take one tiny step forward toward what you need to do to change your circumstances. Once you start, it will be easier  to take the next small step and so on.

Start today.................... move! 

Force yourself!
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)
  

 

 

 

 

 

Here are some warning signs of Suicide:

Talking that they want to die---

Looking for a way to take their life---

Talking of feeling hopeless---

Talking of having no reason to live----

Talking of being a burden on others------

Anxiousness-------------

Behaving recklessly--------

Sleeping too little or too much------

Isolation------

Showing rage or revenge----------

Extreme mood swings--------- 

If you or someone that you know is feeling suicidal, there is hep and hope. Talk to someone! There is help and support! 

Talking to someone who is suicidal will not make them worse. Talking to someone who is depressed about suicide will not make them suicidal. 

Talk!

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)
  

 

 

 

 

 

Many of my clients tell me that they cannot go on because of their past. 

They say that they cannot forgive themselves and that God cannot forgive them for what they have done as well. 

OR.......... they tell me that they cannot move past something that has been done to them.

God makes testimonies out of tests and miracles out of mistakes. 

 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9

Repent any mistakes to God and enjoy your new beginning. 

Also, when you have accepted Christ in your heart as your Lord and Savior, you then have the mind of Christ. You are capable of letting go of past abuse and mistakes and moving ahead in faith and 
healing!  


Move forward and look forward! 

 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)
  

 

 

 

 

We act on how we believe. 

Positive thought produce positive outcomes. 

Believe that the best is yet to come! 

Do the best with what you have with where you are in life---- and let the rest go.

Believe in yourself and believe that better is right around the bend! 

   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)