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Fighting the Winter Blues

Greenwood Counseling Center — Sun, 01 Mar 2015 03:36:09 +0000

Winter: it’s cold, the days are short, and there is less sunlight. Even though the season comes around every year, for some people it doesn’t make the drawbacks any more desirable. There are certainly upsides to the winter, like hot chocolate, holidays, and fires in the fireplace, or snow sports. However, for others, these positives aren’t...

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Stopping the Worry

Greenwood Counseling Center — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 21:38:22 +0000

Many clients ask me how they can stop worrying about something when the thought seems to be ever-present. This is a common problem with people struggling with anxiety, depression, stress or grief. The thoughts running through their mind seem to control them as opposed to feeling they have control over their thoughts. Research has...

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Improve Happiness by Discovering Your Strengths

Greenwood Counseling Center — Tue, 08 May 2012 15:42:01 +0000

It is easy to become consumed with the down side of situations and to lose site of the goodness and power within ourselves. Nevertheless, recognizing that you have choices is a good starting point that can be truly empowering. Even more important is discovering that you have used the power of choice before in ways...

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Taking Time for Yourself

Greenwood Counseling Center — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 23:50:49 +0000

Over the years, I have seen many people come in for therapy to work on feeling happier. They are sad, struggling in relationships, recovering from divorce or struggling with parenting. Yet, in their struggles they have forgotten about themselves. Their focus has been outward on relationships and pressures, but stopping, turning attention inward, and...

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Managing Grief During the Holidays

Greenwood Counseling Center — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:36:27 +0000

The holiday season can be a particularly challenging time for people who are coping with the loss of a loved one. Trying to find ways to endure the sadness often creates feelings of depression, lack of motivation, and disinterest in being around others. However, there are ways to allow your love for that special person...

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Growing Pains

Greenwood Counseling Center — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 22:27:51 +0000

As unpleasant as sadness and disappointment are to experience, it is often in the midst of those times, or immediately following them that one feels most inspired and philosophical about life. It is a time when, in trying to make sense of what has happened that has hurt or angered someone, or in any way...

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