As a counselor, I work to help people get mentally, emotionally, and spiritually healthier overall. Something I talk a lot about is self-care. Most people think of things like taking a hot bath, getting a massage, etc. But self-care is more about how we live our daily lives, the choices we make and how we […]
Overcoming Fear
I’ll start by saying this post is ironic since I’m fearful someone other than myself reading it. So, if you are reading this, I decided to listen to myself this time! Fear is something that everyone experiences throughout their life. When you hear the word “FEAR”, what comes to mind? Maybe a phobia that you […]
SCS Counselors Discuss Relationships and Boundaries
We are excited to have the opportunity to collaborate with Brandy Bostick and her Podcast “Up From the Muck” which “seeks to provide encouraging interviews of Christian believers.” Recently, Counselors Sara Beth Prewitt and Jimmy Snow were guest speakers on the show. Sara Beth talked about Healthy Relationships https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/healthy-relationships-part-2-with-counselor-sara-beth/id1554374466?i=1000605145405 Jimmy Snow shared some great information […]
You Are What You Think
I’ve worked as a counselor for almost 20 years now. Over the years, the most important thing I have learned is…you are what you think. We have all had life experiences that lead us to think certain things about ourselves, others, and the world around us. Unfortunately, when we have negative life experiences, we often […]
How Do You View The Mountains In Your Life?
I love mountains. I could look in awe at them forever. Maybe it’s because I’ve always lived in Louisiana flat lands and don’t get to enjoy their beauty often. Something about them seems so majestic. But the reality is, mountains can be very scary and treacherous. Climbing a mountain takes a lot of motivation, energy and endurance and […]
What You Need To Know About Counseling
Many people are reluctant to seek counseling because they aren’t really sure what to expect or how it can help them. In today’s post, we will answer some of the common questions about counseling and hopefully clear up some misconceptions. First of all, what exactly is Counseling? Counseling is a collaborative process between a mental […]
Parenting During The Pandemic
This is a difficult time, a time like most of us have never experienced. We don’t have a good frame of reference for what life should look like. As parents, we worry about the safety of our families and how every decision we make will affect them. We wonder if we should go to the […]
10 Tips for Talking to Your Kids About COVID-19
In our last post, we shared ways to manage your own stress and be emotionally prepared to have discussions about the virus with your children. Today, we are giving you 10 points to keep in mind as you have these conversations. 1. Make sure the content of what you are sharing with your child […]
What You Need to Know Before Talking to your Kids About COVID 19
It can be difficult to know how to talk to your children about this “invisible” enemy, COVID-19. Children, even infants, take their cues from the adults that care for them. So, if you as a parent or grandparent are upset or dysregulated, it’s very likely that your child will also be dysregulated. Like the flight […]
Is It Worry or Anxiety…Or Both?
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, Anxiety is the most common mental illness in the US affecting around 40 million adults. This statistic was determined before the Pandemic. I would bet that the number is increasing day by day. There is a lot to worry about. So much uncertainty. Will I get sick? […]