Each year, people cast their votes to acknowledge their favorites in different categories in the Best of Gwinnett issue of Gwinnett Magazine. This year, GROW Counseling has been nominated in the category of Best Counseling Service under the Community & Social services category. We are honored to join other businesses and organizations in competing for this special title!
Thriving During the Holiday Season with a Mood Disorder
Stress has become synonymous with the holiday season. For those with a diagnosed mood disorder, the holiday season can be a time of increased mood shifts. Stress whether good or bad can cause a change. Being prepared is the best way to control the shifts so that you are not spending the New Year trying to come back from mania or depression.
HALT Part 2 of 5 – Am I hungry?
It may sound counterproductive to pause the conversation and take a lunch break, but by doing so, you can prevent a potential conflict from descending into a kitchen-sink fight that will take much more time.
Why Are Teens So Stressed Out?
Teens experience stress in many areas of their lives. Some stress, in small doses can be helpful for motivation. But many teens are experiencing higher levels of stress for extended periods of time, which is called ‘chronic stress’. If chronic stress isn’t identified and coped with, a teen’s physical and emotional health can be negatively impacted.
The Importance of Consistent Sleep Patterns
Are your children difficult to manage? Are they having behavior concerns that seem out of control? While there may be a variety of reasons, sleep patterns could be one of the most impacting. According to some research, children with inconsistent sleep patterns are more likely to have emotional difficulties, increased … Read More
How to Talk to Your Children About Tragedy, Part 2 of 2
In the previous blog, we discussed tips on how to talk to your children when we are faced with tragic situations. But what if your children are not handling it well? How do you help your children manage and cope? Here are a few ways to help.
How to Talk to Your Children About Tragedy, Part 1 of 2
As adults, it can be hard for us to understand or even wrap our minds around tragedy. It can be even harder to try to explain a tragedy to our children. How do you even start? Detailed below are few tips in order to help you talk to your children when faced with tragedy.
Keep the Spark Burning by Focusing on the Home Team!
Couples can actually learn a few valuable tricks from their favorite teams. According to marriage researcher, John Gottman, PhD., happy couples have a few things in common: They have friendship and admiration, they have each other’s back, they handle conflict well, and they have a sense of “we-ness”. With these characteristics, they form a pretty strong team that can handle life’s toughest challenges.
Six Rules For A Great Date Night
Date night is a wonderful opportunity for you and your partner to reconnect and deepen your relationship. A successful date leaves us feeling connected and appreciated. It also helps to strengthen friendship. Multiple studies have found that a strong friendship is the foundation for a long-term, healthy relationship. I’ve come … Read More
Far from loved ones? Tips to stay connected!
Due to college, jobs or relationships, most of us live in a different state or even country than our friends and family. If this is the case, how do we stay connected with one another? Here are a few tips to stay connected.
