Tame Anxiety with Gratitude A common theme in mental health right now is anxiety. Our friends over at Restoring Connections Counseling Center put together this video to remind us how important gratitude is Gratitude helps us combat our anxiety and focuses us on positivity. Read more about the benefits of gratitude: The Power of Positivity: […]
This post on caring for yourself during social distancing is adopted and shared with permission from Mental Health First Aid USA. Social Distancing Isolation from friends and family, job loss and death are challenges we’re all facing during these days of COVID-19. You are not alone. COVID-19 is affecting families across the world. We encourage […]
These are the basic foundation and building blocks of mental health: sleep, nutrition, and exercise. They don’t fix everything but they can go a long way to improving your overall mental health. I had a young adult come to see me who was struggling with depression and ADHD symptoms. When I asked about these foundations […]
Moving Forward After Learning About Childhood Sexual Assault The #metoo movement has brought forward survivors’ stories and the media outlets are paying attention. From Harry Weinstein to Jeffrey Epstein, we hear about stories of sexual assault frequently. Our own community of Wilmington, NC has been dealing with two high profile and devastating cases highlighted in […]
Surviving your Newsfeed We’ve all experienced it. You’re scrolling on Instagram and you see a controversial post from a friend that surprises you. You’ve become curious and scrolled through the comments. It shocks you to see the strong opinions that others are sharing. Perhaps you’ve even taken part in the back and forth arguments via […]
How to Say No (without sounding mean) We frequently see folks at LMV Counseling who are kind-hearted and giving people. They are the folks that will give until they are dog tired. It is very difficult often for some people to tell others “no.” Sometimes it feels like it’s too hard to put up with […]
Scary and upsetting events are bound to happen in our lives. However, after an extraordinary event your mind and body learn new ways to react. You are meant for survival and we have biological structures to help predicting potentially dangerous situations based on our past. The Amygdala The brain structure looks like an almond. It […]
You made it to Part 5 of the LMV Counseling’s Make a Change series. You’re killing it! Way to hang in there and way to keep coming back. If you’re coming across this guide for the first time, we recommend you start at part 1 and walk through the series. Trust us- there are some […]
Alrighty, you are in it to win it! Welcome to part 4 of our series, Make a Change. LMV Counseling supports you and is your cheerleader the whole way! No judgement. Whatever changes you have decided to make to improve your health and life are incredible. You got this! Ready for those next steps? Here […]
Congratulations on completing part 1 and part 2 of making a change. You’re at the point where you have evaluated whether it’s worth it to make a change and decided it’s worth exploring further. LMV Counseling is here to continue to learn how to make those small steps to change. How much is too much? […]