The holidays are the most wonderful time of the year, right? Unfortunately, that is not true for everyone. Grief is a common but complicated emotion that can appear during the holiday season. It encompasses a wide range of feelings including denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. Grief is not just experienced at the death of
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National Suicide Prevention Week runs September 6th through 12th this year and encompasses National Suicide Prevention Day on September 10th. This day provides a crucial opportunity to acknowledge those that are suffering with this aspect of their mental health. Suicide is not just a medical or mental health issue, but a complicated mix of
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Through my personal and professional experiences, I have found that many of us are in the pursuit of happiness. However, this pursuit can seemingly be a bottomless pit, because when we finally get the “thing” that makes us happy, we start believing there is something else that would make us more happy. Thus, the pursuit
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Orlando Counseling | FAQ We would like to share some questions and answers to help you better understand Gilstrap & Associates as well as the industry in general. 1. What is the difference between a counselor, a psychologist and a psychiatrist? The differences in these professions can be summarized by differences in education focus and
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