Imagine a large dining room table full of food, family, and maybe an animal or two trying to locate the best time to attack the turkey that is sitting way too close to the edge. One would think that this scenario is what most people will experience this Thanksgiving. However, what about the single people?
HALT Part 4 of 5 – Am I feeling lonely?
The first time I heard that HALT method explained to me, I didn’t quite understand why loneliness made it on to the list. Most of us are aware of the fact that, on some level, being hungry or tired can make us irritable. And it makes sense that if I’m angry about one thing, I might take it out on someone else. But why loneliness? The answer has to do with two concepts: attachment and secondary emotions.
Solving the Mystery of Sleep
There’s no question that every day feels busier during the fall. The days are shorter, and the sun sets earlier. This is the time of year of deadlines, yearly reviews, final exams, holiday parties, and numerous other life to-dos. Many people try to accomplish their daily to-do list by sacrificing their full night sleep. I myself have been guilty of thinking a late or all-nighter is the best way to accomplish everything I need to get done. Other people find that as their schedules get busier, their ability to have a full, restful night’s sleep gets smaller and smaller.
Best of Gwinnett 2015
Each year, people cast their votes to acknowledge their favorites in different categories in the Best of Gwinnett issue of Gwinnett Magazine. This year, GROW Counseling has been nominated in the category of Best Counseling Service under the Community & Social services category. We are honored to join other businesses and organizations in competing for this special title!
Thriving During the Holiday Season with a Mood Disorder
Stress has become synonymous with the holiday season. For those with a diagnosed mood disorder, the holiday season can be a time of increased mood shifts. Stress whether good or bad can cause a change. Being prepared is the best way to control the shifts so that you are not spending the New Year trying to come back from mania or depression.
HALT Part 2 of 5 – Am I hungry?
It may sound counterproductive to pause the conversation and take a lunch break, but by doing so, you can prevent a potential conflict from descending into a kitchen-sink fight that will take much more time.
Why Are Teens So Stressed Out?
Teens experience stress in many areas of their lives. Some stress, in small doses can be helpful for motivation. But many teens are experiencing higher levels of stress for extended periods of time, which is called ‘chronic stress’. If chronic stress isn’t identified and coped with, a teen’s physical and emotional health can be negatively impacted.
The Importance of Consistent Sleep Patterns
Are your children difficult to manage? Are they having behavior concerns that seem out of control? While there may be a variety of reasons, sleep patterns could be one of the most impacting. According to some research, children with inconsistent sleep patterns are more likely to have emotional difficulties, increased … Read More
How to Talk to Your Children About Tragedy, Part 2 of 2
In the previous blog, we discussed tips on how to talk to your children when we are faced with tragic situations. But what if your children are not handling it well? How do you help your children manage and cope? Here are a few ways to help.
How to Talk to Your Children About Tragedy, Part 1 of 2
As adults, it can be hard for us to understand or even wrap our minds around tragedy. It can be even harder to try to explain a tragedy to our children. How do you even start? Detailed below are few tips in order to help you talk to your children when faced with tragedy.