Dustin is one of our senior student counseling interns. Dustin's areas of expertise include working with individuals, couples, and families. The populations he enjoys working with include anxiety, depression, self esteem, identity issues and individuals entering middle and late adulthood. For more information about Dustin, visit our website at https://gilstrapcounseling.com/staff/dustin-fitch/
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You did it! You successfully made and kept an appointment with a mental health professional. Now it’s time to be sure that the therapy they provide is best for you. Our new blog will help you decide. https://bit.ly/3bo2rXn
When given the appropriate environment of unconditional love, safety, and acceptance, we all have the capacity to become the healthiest version of ourselves. Sometimes it is hard to see what is lovable about ourselves. Counseling can be a great place to start seeing it. At Gilstrap and Associates, we love helping our clients do just this! Give us a call today to start your journey.
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School is back in session, and it’s time to re-establish the work/school/life balance. No matter what your household’s idea of balance, we know you are doing the best you can. This school year looks different. Give yourself grace and time to find the right routine.
Megan works with individuals with eating disorders and other areas associated with them such as: depression, anxiety, PTSD, and self-harm. She is also trained in art therapy. To learn more about Megan, please visit our website at https://gilstrapcounseling.com/staff/megan-hunt
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National Suicide Prevention Week is Sept 6-12 and includes National Suicide Prevention Day on Sept 10. If you or a loved one are in suicidal crisis or emotional distress, please call 1-800-273-8255 to be connected to your local crisis center. Read more: https://bit.ly/3hWSylY
ADHD isn’t the only mental health disorder being acknowledged this month. This week is OCD Awareness Week! For OCD Awareness events, check out https://bit.ly/32TjNJ7. It’s easy to get involved with tons of online events.
The biggest cause of anxiety is the fear of things being out of our control. If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s that most things are out of our control. So what can we do about this?
One of the ways to lessen that anxiety is by first accepting the things we cannot control, and then focusing in on the things we can: our thoughts, feelings, and actions. For example, you cannot control how COVID-19 impacts your job. But you CAN acknowledge the anxiety these uncertain times cause within you, talk to a friend or journal about your thoughts and feelings, and focus on practical actions that increase self-care. How are you going to focus on the things within your control today?
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Welcome to ADHD Awareness Month! How can we reduce misconceptions and avoid the stigma surrounding ADHD? By knowing what ADHD is and what it is not. Read our latest blog for more information. https://bit.ly/304JXa9
Let’s close ADHD Awareness Month with a reminder of the myths and facts about ADHD. This article is an excellent resource that links you to other articles debunking myths and providing answers. https://bit.ly/3cnTJc8
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a particularly complicated disorder to understand. An OCD diagnosis occurs when obsessions and/or compulsions are time-consuming, distressing, and impede an individual’s ability to work or socialize. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3hYd58S
Don’t let the holidays stress you out! Here are a few ways to manage stress at the holidays and all year through. https://bit.ly/34jpfWt
As the holidays approach, remember to check in with yourself, be grateful for what you have, and don’t let stress take over your holiday season.
Reposted from one of counselors, Katie Thompson, LMFT:
“If you’re ever in the office with me, chances are you’ve seen “the triangle.” It’s a great cognitive-behavioral tool to help us understand the relationship between our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and patterns we fall into. When you can understand how these are related and find ways to intervene in the relationship when thoughts or behaviors are problematic, you can start to change the patterns you see. Scroll to see a simple example of how changing a thought can affect the cycle. Need help addressing the patterns you see? Or maybe you understand them and are now ready to dig deeper to understand where the thoughts come from. We’d love to help!”
Here’s why learning to be grateful and express it has multiple mental and physical health benefits. https://bit.ly/2Hm8PDR
Welcome to National Gratitude Month! What are you grateful for today?
Maintaining relationships has become increasingly complicated. Read our latest blog for a few ways to express affection in all your relationships. https://bit.ly/394UJlv
February is the month for relationships! What relationships do you need to work on this month?
Mentors do far more than train the new person at work. Particularly for the youth, mentors are an invaluable resource for navigating social, emotional, and cognitive skills. Learn more on our latest blog: https://bit.ly/2WgsQjp
Martin Luther King, Jr. sought equality and human rights for African Americans, the economically disadvantaged, and all victims of social injustice. On this day of remembrance, learn more about him here: https://bit.ly/37j2UKc
Today is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. To help raise awareness, visit https://bit.ly/3mm9eVw. Learn about the steps you can take to fight modern-day slavery.
With the holiday season over, it’s time to give in a different way. Learn more on how to give a Voice to the Voiceless and steps you can take to end human trafficking. https://bit.ly/3oSrsQ6