Recently here on COMPASSion’s blog we looked at a model of health that encompasses mind, body, spirit and community. It may seem that some people are just blessed with good genes and are able to stay healthier than others. But for most of...
Read moreAs a young training psychologist on internship at Grady Hospital in Atlanta, I met a remarkable little boy, who made a “forever” impression on me. I love children. I love stories. And as a young therapist, I was fortunate enough to have a...
Read moreFrom time to time here on COMPASSion’s blog we’ll highlight a diagnosable mental health condition and attempt to shed some light on it. Today, we mean that quite literally—pun intended. Seasonal Affective Disorder (also known as SAD) is a form of...
Read moreIntroducing…SUPER Kids! COMPASSion Counseling is happy to offer a new Resilience Builder Program for children ages 7-9 who want to work on important coping skills, such as flexibility, anger management, self-esteem, problem solving...
Read moreThe world breaks everyone, and afterward, some are strong at the broken places. –Ernest Hemingway The last several articles have examined different components of wellness and offered tips toward improving overall health and...
Read moreIf you want to get healthy, you just might not want to go to a doctor. You might instead, go to church. The power of community to create health is far greater than that of any physician, clinic or hospital. –Mark Hyman, MD...
Read moreThe body heals with play, the mind heals with laughter, and the spirit heals with joy. —Proverb Continuing with this series on integrative counseling services, today we look at “spirit.” Addressing the spiritual component to wellness has...
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