Backsliding- and How To Move Forward Again

My pastor talked about backsliding this week in his sermon. 

He stated that backsliding occurs even when we are are being still and not moving forward at all.

He also stated that we are responsible for our actions and the lack of- even when we put ourselves in situations where we could backslide. An example could be hanging around people who are a bad influence on us.

How can you move forward when you are backsliding? 

Ask yourself in what ways that you feel like you have back slid or are even at a holding place. 

Then ask yourself what is stopping you from moving forward with these areas in your life. 

Next, ask yourself what small steps you can take toward positive steps forward.... and do one little thing at a time of some type of movement! 

Decide today that you are going to make a new fresh start!

Reference: Dr. Mark Gregory, Calvary Baptist Church
   
Be a HOPE CHANGER in your own life and in the lives of others!  

Demonstrate self-care and optimism to  facilitate healing and encourage others!



Counseling Facebook Page AND "LIKE" IT!
 



        
 By Diane Davidson Gammon MS
Clinical mental Health Counselor 

Changing Lives with God's HOPE!

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.

Diane Davidson Gammon Arnold MS is clinically supervised by Michael Loftis LCSW as she pursues  LPC-MHSP licensure

 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)

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

 

 

I could write about juicing vegetables every day! I believe in it so very much.

Juicing has many health benefits.

Juicing offers more nutrient absorption because the gut doesn’t need to digest all that fiber

Don’t get me wrong, fiber IS important because it also contains nutrients and helps digestion.

How many of us realistically can eat two to three pounds of vegetables each day?

Juicing makes this possible because this process involves extracting juice. And with leaving off the pulp takes digestion off the equation and introduces nutrients directly to the blood stream.

Since you’re drinking rather than eating, you’re able to take in more vegetables; Thus absorbing more nutrients without stuffing yourself too much with a lot of fiber.

Juicing allows you to consume more vegetables efficiently.

The majority of the ingredients in a recipe should be vegetables and minimize high fructose fruit like apples and strawberries. A good ratio to follow would be 80% vegetables and 20% fruit.

Juicing allows you to consume a wider range of vegetables which allows your body to get more nutrients.

Juicing feeds good bacteria to the gut.

Most of us don’t know this but a third of our immune system is located in our digestive track and countless research shows that the key to a health body is a healthy gut. Hippocrates in fact said 2000 years ago that “All disease begins in the gut”.

Prevention is better than cure.

 

 

By eating more fruits and vegetables, this will nourish and help arm your body with anti-cancer nutrients that will help fight off cancer cells.


Since the vegetables we eat now are less nutritious than it was 50 years ago because of a number of factors like over farming that depletes nutrients from the oil, we simply have to eat more to compensate for this.

It helps fight cancer

Cancer treatment involves chemotherapy that takes a toll on your body and bank account. And a lot of people have turned to alternative medication which includes juicing to fight this dreaded disease and there are some people who have won the battle!


Reference- https://www.juicingwithg.com/benefits-of-juicing/



Be a HOPE CHANGER in your own life and in the lives of others!  

Demonstrate self-care and optimism to  facilitate healing and encourage others!



Counseling Facebook Page AND "LIKE" IT!
 



        
 By Diane Davidson Gammon MS
Clinical mental Health Counselor 

Changing Lives with God's HOPE!

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.

Diane Davidson Gammon Arnold MS is clinically supervised by Michael Loftis LCSW as she pursues  LPC-MHSP licensure

 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)

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

 

 







 
 

Happy Fall!









I hope this season leads you into peace and further healing!   

Ask yourself what you would like to work on to work toward positive changes in your life.

Then, make a list of small steps to take to work toward these positive changes.

Remember- if nothing changes, nothing changes.

  
Be a HOPE CHANGER in your own life and in the lives of others!  

Demonstrate self-care and optimism to  facilitate healing and encourage others!



Counseling Facebook Page AND "LIKE" IT!
 



        
 By Diane Davidson Gammon MS
Clinical mental Health Counselor 

Changing Lives with God's HOPE!

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.

Diane Davidson Gammon Arnold MS is clinically supervised by Michael Loftis LCSW as she pursues  LPC-MHSP licensure

 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)

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

 

 







 
 
 

Be a HOPE CHANGER in your own life and in the lives of others!  

Demonstrate self-care and optimism to  facilitate healing and encourage others!



Counseling Facebook Page AND "LIKE" IT!
 



        
 By Diane Davidson Gammon MS
Clinical mental Health Counselor 

Changing Lives with God's HOPE!

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.

Diane Davidson Gammon Arnold MS is clinically supervised by Michael Loftis LCSW as she pursues  LPC-MHSP licensure

 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)

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

 

 







 
 
 

I have met many people who feel very lonely/, all alone and isolated. Many of these people have people in their lives and even in their homes.

You can feel lonelier with someone than being all alone by yourself. 

Feeling all alone and isolated can be a devastating feeling. 

Here are some things that may be helpful when you feel this way:

Reach out to someone, even if it is out of your comfort zone. 

Reach out to someone even if it is to someone that you may not be close with such as a neighbor for example- just to have contact with a human. 

Reach out to a church. 

Reach out to a social group such as 'Meet Up' groups in which are nation wide and you can look them up on line.

Reach out to someone and try to be social. Then, reach out to someone who you believe that you can trust to talk to about your feelings such as a counselor or again- a church staff member for example.

Research and attend a support group. 

Call / reach out to someone that you know or put yourself in places and situations in which you can meet new people.

Demonstrate self- care and self- love. This is different for different people. Ask yourself what you can do to help yourself feel better and to lift your spirits.

Journal, draw, paint, listen to music, pray, read, pursue a passion or hobby.

If nothing changes, nothing changes. 

Do something different and make a positive change in your life and seek support.

 Be a HOPE CHANGER in your own life and in the lives of others!  

Demonstrate self-care and optimism to  facilitate healing and encourage others!



Counseling Facebook Page AND "LIKE" IT!
 



        
 By Diane Davidson Gammon MS
Clinical mental Health Counselor 

Changing Lives with God's HOPE!

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.

Diane Davidson Gammon Arnold MS is clinically supervised by Michael Loftis LCSW as she pursues  LPC-MHSP licensure

 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)

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

 

 







 
 
 

• Laugh out loud
• Listen to music
• Fly a kite
• Stretch
• Be thankful
• Read for fun
• Daydream
• Take a nap
• Go rock climbing
• Eat organic food
• Canoe
• Remember all the good things about yourself  
• Create a collage representing "The Real Me"
• Write a poem
• Reward yourself
• Juice vegetables
• Make a smoothie
• Make a milkshake
• Reflect on your successes
• Practice relaxation exercises
• Learn yoga
• String popcorn
• Sing, draw, dance, sculpt - express yourself!
• Forgive yourself or someone else
• Plan a vacation
• Enjoy a long bubble bath
• Get or give a massage
• Go to a sporting event
• Fingerpaint
• Rake a pile of leaves and jump in
• Play cards
• Enjoy a free concert at the School of Music
• Plant flowers
• Take a deep breath
• Work a crossword puzzle
• Play hide-and-seek
• Tell someone you appreciate them
• Turn off your phone
• Bake goodies and share them with friends
• Volunteer to be a Big Brother or Sister
• Believe in yourself
• Try on clothes in a favorite store
• Tell yourself the loving words you want to hear
• Reflect on your values
• Go camping
• Soak in a hot tub
• Go bowling
• Play with toys
• Watch your favorite TV show
• Keep a journal
• Call a friend
• People-watch
• Go on a picnic
• Become a volunteer
• Have a pillow fight
• Visit the Farmer's Market
• Play in the snow
• Blow bubbles
• Walk a dog
• Dance in the rain
• Visit a favorite place
• Visit a zoo
• Pamper yourself
• Develop a hobby
• Rent a costume
• Treat yourself to ice cream
• Watch a sunset
• Visit a sick friend
• Make a nutritious meal
• Plan play time
• Smile at a stranger
• Listen to the birds
• Browse through funny cards
• Be optimistic
• Go sledding
• Visit an elderly person
• Carve a pumpkin
• Climb a tree
• Make a scrapbook
• Jump in a mud puddle
• Play on a swingset
• Sit outside on a sunny day
• Create your own list of nurturing activities
• Write a letter
• Thank your mail carrier
• Donate blood
• Sew a homemade pillow
• Meditate
• Go swimming
• Test drive a car
• Write a card to someone just because
• visualize a peaceful place in your mind 
• Listen to ocean waves
• Paint on a canvas
• Draw with colored pencils
• Walk barefoot on the grass
• Rub your feet
• Post a picture of a goal of yours for a dream board
• Buy a new bedspread
• Try a new hair do
• Write down your strengths
• Say Positive affirmations
• Pray
• Go to a concert
• Get up earlier so you do not rush
•  Deep Breathe
  Be a HOPE CHANGER in your own life and in the lives of others!  
  
  Demonstrate self-care and optimism to  facilitate healing and encourage others!
  
  
  
  Counseling Facebook Page AND "LIKE" IT!
   
  
  
  
          
   By Diane Davidson Gammon MS
  Clinical mental Health Counselor 
  
  Changing Lives with God's HOPE!
  
  

  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.
  
  Diane Davidson Gammon Arnold MS is clinically supervised by Michael Loftis LCSW as she pursues  LPC-MHSP licensure

  
  
  
  
  

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

  

  
  
  
   
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
   
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
   
   

Happy September!

What are you excited about in life?


What are you looking forward to?

What are your passions?

Pursue them!

Don't get into an 'all or nothing' attitude that you have to go way out or do nothing!

Plan small inexpensive trips- even if just a day trip.

Try a new hobby.

Look into new interests! 

Get excited about life! 

 MAKE PLANS!  


Be a HOPE CHANGER in your own life and in the lives of others!  

Demonstrate self-care and optimism to  facilitate healing and encourage others!



Counseling Facebook Page AND "LIKE" IT!
 



        
 By Diane Davidson Gammon MS
Clinical mental Health Counselor 

Changing Lives with God's HOPE!

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.

Diane Davidson Gammon Arnold MS is clinically supervised by Michael Loftis LCSW as she pursues  LPC-MHSP licensure

 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)

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

 

 







 
 

I posted this on my facebook. 
It is too good not to post here. 

Let go of grudges and give them to God in order to be able to receive more blessings in your life! 


Be a HOPE CHANGER in your own life and in the lives of others!  

Demonstrate self-care and optimism to  facilitate healing and encourage others!



Counseling Facebook Page AND "LIKE" IT!
 



        
 By Diane Davidson Gammon MS
Clinical mental Health Counselor 

Changing Lives with God's HOPE!

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.

Diane Davidson Gammon Arnold MS is clinically supervised by Michael Loftis LCSW as she pursues  LPC-MHSP licensure

 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)

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

 

 







 
 

Laughter really IS the BEST medicine!

“A cheerful heart is a good  medicine.”Proverbs 17:22

Several years ago, I was leading my three daughters in a family devotion time. I am a single mother and we were extremely financially strapped. 

We took turns stating what we were thankful for. One of my daughters said, “Lord, thank you for our peanut butter.” 

It was the ONLY food in our home…… or so we thought. Another daughter said, “Oh that is gone.”

We did not have one bite of food at all in our kitchen and we did not have two nickels to rub together.

Now while we were sad and scared because of our financial situation and not being able to afford any food, we had a sense of humor.

One of us started to laugh and then the rest followed and we laughed till we cried and almost fell out of our seats. Okay, to be honest in telling my story, one of my daughters did not find it humorous - which made us laugh harder!   

We came very close, but never went without a meal. The Lord always provided.

We were thankful. We had joy. We had faith. 

We laughed and having a sense of humor helped us get through a difficult time.

Sometimes- having a sense of humor and laughing can help during stressful times. 

“A time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance.” Ecclesiastes 3:4


Be a HOPE CHANGER in your own life and in the lives of others!  

Demonstrate self-care and optimism to  facilitate healing and encourage others!



Counseling Facebook Page AND "LIKE" IT!
 



        
 By Diane Davidson Gammon MS
Clinical mental Health Counselor 

Changing Lives with God's HOPE!

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.

Diane Davidson Gammon Arnold MS is clinically supervised by Michael Loftis LCSW as she pursues  LPC-MHSP licensure

 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)

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

 

 







 
 

Your mind will believe any and everything you tell it to!







What are you feeding your mind?

It is positive?

It is helpful? 

It is loving? 

It is truthful? 

It is hopeful? 

It is healthy?

What you focus on, grows! 

Tell yourself that you are worthy and valuable!

Tell yourself that you will heal!

Tell yourself you are capable!

Tell yourself that you are enough!

Be YOUrself and LOVE YOUrself!


Be a HOPE CHANGER in your own life and in the lives of others!  

Demonstrate self-care and optimism to  facilitate healing and encourage others!



Counseling Facebook Page AND "LIKE" IT!
 



        
 By Diane Davidson Gammon MS
Clinical mental Health Counselor 

Changing Lives with God's HOPE!

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.

Diane Davidson Gammon Arnold MS is clinically supervised by Michael Loftis LCSW as she pursues  LPC-MHSP licensure

 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)

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