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The standard education is important, but there are so many necessary life skills that aren't taught in traditional schoo...
08/04/2023

The standard education is important, but there are so many necessary life skills that aren't taught in traditional school settings. It's not too late to help your kids on your own or through counseling to make sure they learn skills they need for life!

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This gives a whole new meaning to the term BURNOUT 🔥 For most well-intentioned people, they don't know when they are tak...
07/18/2023

This gives a whole new meaning to the term BURNOUT 🔥 For most well-intentioned people, they don't know when they are taking advantage of others in the workspace. We rely on our peers to set and maintain their own boundaries as a necessary part of career/team building to ensure everyone is respected and accommodated.

Burnout begins to happen when, despite frequent attempts to maintain reasonable and necessary boundaries, colleagues continue to ignore and push those boundaries. Burnout isn't always from an excessive work load. You may love your job, but are exhausted by spending your time in a constant state of advocating for yourself and not being heard.

Are you a boundary pusher? Or an upholder? Think about it and make an effort this month to check in with your team!

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We recently lost our beloved pup of many years... grief comes in waves and in many forms. We learn valuable coping skill...
07/06/2023

We recently lost our beloved pup of many years... grief comes in waves and in many forms. We learn valuable coping skills from the losses in our lives, but it doesn't make it any easier or remove the need to grieve.

Grief is not just from losing the people we love in our lives and we should never discount other losses... the loss of a pet, job loss, hair loss from chemotherapy, financial loss, loss of a limb from diabetes, loss of a friend or family member due to distance or disagreements, loss of a breast due to breast cancer, loss of a lifestyle you once had, etc.

Take the time you need to grieve and in your own way. And, if you need additional help, please do not hesitate to reach out.

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It's National Social Media Day and a therapy takeover on 👋🏻 While we appreciate social media for all of the positive th...
06/30/2023

It's National Social Media Day and a therapy takeover on 👋🏻 While we appreciate social media for all of the positive things we can benefit from like staying connected to friends and family, networking, supporting small businesses, etc., it can also cause a lot of anxiety and worsten certain emotional, behavioral, and mood disorders.

Here are some things you can do to make sure your social media engagement stays healthy:

1. Unfollow people who do not bring you joy. Engage with people who make you feel empowered, informed or inspired.

2. Keep your social circle small and personal. Think real-life friends, not strangers.

3. Limit your time on social media. Set a timer. When it's up, get up and do something to live in the moment and not in other people's moments.

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A few things that drain energy:🛑 Making excuses for people🛑 Living in the past🛑 Trying to be perfect🛑 Self deprecating🛑 ...
06/26/2023

A few things that drain energy:

🛑 Making excuses for people
🛑 Living in the past
🛑 Trying to be perfect
🛑 Self deprecating
🛑 Over committing

How to combat it?

✅ Surround yourself with people who bring you joy
✅ Live in the moment & plan for the future
✅ Do your best each day
✅ Love yourself
✅ Prioritize and say 'no'

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On this Father’s Day weekend... we celebrate dads, granddads, stepdads, foster dads, dads in heaven, future dads, bereav...
06/16/2023

On this Father’s Day weekend... we celebrate dads, granddads, stepdads, foster dads, dads in heaven, future dads, bereaved dads, dad figures, those who have lost their dad, those who have a strained relationship with their dad or children: we’re thinking of you.

Sending lots of love for a happy and peaceful Father’s Day weekend.

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Summertime schedules are here... are you coping with it?! Try a few things to keep the sanity and be able to transition ...
06/09/2023

Summertime schedules are here... are you coping with it?! Try a few things to keep the sanity and be able to transition back to school schedules in the fall:

☑️ Create a schedule at least for part of the day
☑️ Plan a routine of activities
☑️ Limit screen time
☑️ Stay consistent with behavior management

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says it perfectly:"Pride Month is a worldwide celebration of self, identity, love, and triumph over judgment and margin...
06/05/2023

says it perfectly:

"Pride Month is a worldwide celebration of self, identity, love, and triumph over judgment and marginalization. The sentiment is universal: Freedom to be our authentic selves without shame or fear, and the right to equal treatment and representation."

Read more at their recent blog... link in stories!

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Although we continue to destigmatize mental health, we cannot slow down our efforts to support early intervention, incre...
05/31/2023

Although we continue to destigmatize mental health, we cannot slow down our efforts to support early intervention, increase affordability and accessibility of mental healthcare, and mental health awareness education.

Anxiety, depression, PTSD, Bipolar disorder, and substance abuse continue to be on the rise due to the emotional, social, and economic repercussions of 2020.

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, help is available and accessible. You can call or text ‘988’ (or chat online on 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline’s website) for free, confidential, and immediate help. You can also call 1-800-662-HELP (4357) to access the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration 24/7 helpline.

* Statistics from www.forbes.com article by Lizzie Duszynski-Goodman *

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Abuse comes in many forms and many situations may escalate to physical violence. We are trained to identify non-physical...
05/22/2023

Abuse comes in many forms and many situations may escalate to physical violence. We are trained to identify non-physical abuse like coercive control during sessions in order to focus on helping victims of abuse. We strive to help victims explore their identity independent from the abuser and establish safe boundaries.

Contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline if you or a loved one are in need of help:
1-800-799-7233

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Here's a little visual of the outside of the building and parking to help with any confusion! Thank you everyone for mak...
05/18/2023

Here's a little visual of the outside of the building and parking to help with any confusion! Thank you everyone for making this move so smooth!

The Colonnade
15305 Dallas Parkway
Tower 3, 12th Floor
Addison, TX 75001

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As we continue through Mental Health Awareness Month, let's celebrate our therapists! Happy Mental Health Provider Appre...
05/12/2023

As we continue through Mental Health Awareness Month, let's celebrate our therapists! Happy Mental Health Provider Appreciation Day to the many counselors and mental health providers who dedicate their lives to helping others.

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National Childrens Mental Health Awareness Day is a great time to revisit and reevaluate how we support and build trust ...
05/11/2023

National Childrens Mental Health Awareness Day is a great time to revisit and reevaluate how we support and build trust with children. Methods like the 5-step Emotion Coaching by help us be good examples of emotional intelligence to give children a stronger mental health foundation. Don't hesitate to reach out for parenting help... you are not alone.

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As younger generations are needing and asking for regular mental healthcare, it is our goal as providers to grow with th...
05/03/2023

As younger generations are needing and asking for regular mental healthcare, it is our goal as providers to grow with the demands. We continue to find positive and more frequent ways to incorporate technology into our programs and help to make appointments more accessible and affordable. What are the most important things you look for with mental healthcare support? Drop comments below 👇🏼

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The theme of Mental Health Awareness Month 2023 is “Look Around, Look Within,” according to .Creating safer spaces to id...
05/01/2023

The theme of Mental Health Awareness Month 2023 is “Look Around, Look Within,” according to .

Creating safer spaces to identify and treat mental health in our homes, schools, neighborhoods, doctor's offices, and work spaces can assist with the mental health epidemic. Take a look around and look within yourself... are you providing and receiving the safe spaces and support that you need?

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Compassion fatigue oftentimes happens to those caring for another person experiencing emotional trauma and chronic illne...
04/28/2023

Compassion fatigue oftentimes happens to those caring for another person experiencing emotional trauma and chronic illness. It can result from the desire to help relieve the suffering of their loved one, but feeling frustration from not being able to quickly enough. It is also known as vicarious or secondary trauma, referencing the way that other people’s trauma can become their own.

If you are a caregiver and experiencing the signs of compassion fatigue, seek help immediately. It can feel like a lonely and desolate place and not only hurt you, but also the loved one you want to care for.

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Having a case of the Mondays? Make time for self care... be in another room or head outdoors to separate yourself from y...
04/24/2023

Having a case of the Mondays? Make time for self care... be in another room or head outdoors to separate yourself from your frustrations for 15 minutes. Be present for your self care. You'll be surprised how 15 minutes can refresh your entire attitude and calm your anxieties.

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As we continue through Stress Awareness Month, take some time to incorporate de-stressers into your daily routine. Even ...
04/12/2023

As we continue through Stress Awareness Month, take some time to incorporate de-stressers into your daily routine. Even 5 to 15 minutes per day can be preventative. Let's work towards decreasing the modern stress epidemic starting with early intervention within ourselves.

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💡 Another tip of the day! Sometimes making a conscious effort to be responsible for our own behavior modification in a relationship should take priority over correcting our partner’s behavior. 🤔#marriagetipoftheday #relationshiptipoftheday #behaviormodification #youdoyou #marriageadvice #relationshipsgoals #mentalhealthcounseling #lifebydesignnotbydefault #lifebydesigncounselinggroup

Sometimes it’s just that simple! 💡 Tip of the day… professional people don’t yell at each other! 🗣️❌ #careeradvice #careerdevelopment #lifebydesign #lifebydesignnotbydefault #lifebydesigncounselinggroup

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As a general rule, therapy involves healthy confrontations and conversations. However, sometimes it is important to know when to walk away and not respond. Silence can be the strongest form of confrontation without using any words at all. www.lifebydesigncounselinggroup.com [email protected] 214-960-3632 #teachpeoplehowtotreatyou #healthyarguments #treatpeoplehowyouwanttobetreated #silenceisbest #knowwhentowalkaway #lifebydesigncounselinggroup

Following up on more details and actions you can take before you graduate and leave campus. Don't wait to prepare for your first job! www.lifebydesigncounselinggroup.com [email protected] 214-960-3632

It’s easy to lose focus and dream of the fun stuff of graduation and life beyond. Build that portfolio for your first job while your college professors and other campus support remember you! Next week Donna will dive into the details of what to do and ask for before you leave campus.

Hope in the City - Breast Cancer Support Group... Part 4: Anxiety & Depression. Building your support system, knowing where to turn, and learning effective coping skills will help navigate the inevitable feelings stirred up by fighting cancer. Stay tuned next Friday for our final episode... HOPE 💕 Please do not hesitate to reach out if you or a loved one needs support. Donna Gill, LPC, NCC, LCDC 214-960-3632 [email protected] www.lifebydesigncounselinggroup.com #breastcancersupport #breastcancerwarrior #breastcancersurvivor #breastcancercare #breastcancerfighter #breastcancersurvivors #breastcancerjourney #cancergrief #griefsupport #griefcounselor #griefjourney #anxietyanddepression #copingwithanxiety #copingwithdepression #canceranxiety #griefcounseling #griefrecovery #griefawareness #grieftherapy #grievingprocess #griefhealing #mentalhealthcounseling #dallasmentalhealth #dallasmentalhealthprovider #lifebydesignnotbydefault #lifebydesigndallas #donnagill #lifebydesigncounselinggroup

Hope in the City - Breast Cancer Support Group continues... Part 3: Love Yourself. And, let yourself be loved by others. Communicate your needs… it’s not selfish. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you or a loved one needs support. Donna Gill, LPC, NCC, LCDC 214-960-3632 [email protected] www.lifebydesigncounselinggroup.com #breastcancersupport #breastcancerfighter #breastcancersurvivors #breastcancerjourney #griefsupport #griefcounselor #griefcounseling #mentalhealthcounseling #dallasmentalhealth #dallasmentalhealthprovider #lifebydesignnotbydefault #lifebydesigndallas #lifebydesigncounselinggroup

Today we continue our series from Hope in the City - Breast Cancer Support Group Webinar... Part 2: Receiving Your Diagnosis. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you or a loved one needs support. Donna Gill, LPC, NCC, LCDC 214-960-3632 [email protected] www.lifebydesigncounselinggroup.com #breastcancersupport #breastcancerwarrior #breastcancersurvivor #breastcancercare #breastcancerfighter #breastcancersurvivors #breastcancerjourney #cancergrief #griefsupport #griefcounselor #griefjourney #griefandloss #griefcounseling #griefrecovery #griefawareness #grieftherapy #grievingprocess #griefhealing #selfcareissacred #selfcareisimportant #selfcareisforeveryone #lifechangingevents #mentalhealthcounseling #careercounselingservices #dallasmentalhealth #dallasmentalhealthprovider #lifebydesignnotbydefault #lifebydesigndallas #donnagill #lifebydesigncounselinggroup

Don't forget to check out our new website and helpful information about our practice: www.lifebydesigncounselinggroup.com #newwebsitelaunch #newwebsite #lifechangingevents #lifetransitions #divorcecounseling #addictionrecovery #anxietyanddepression #griefsupport #careercounseling #careercounselor #careercounselors #dallascounseling #dallasmentalhealth #lifebydesignnotbydefault

I recently spoke for a Breast Cancer Support group webinar for Hope in the City and will be releasing a support series from it for YOU. Part 1 addresses the 5 Stages of Grief. Even if you are not a cancer fighter/survivor, it's important to understand one anothers' experiences and many of the emotions associated with the grief and life transitioning of fighting illness apply to other areas of life as well. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you or a loved one needs support. Donna Gill, LPC, NCC, LCDC 214-960-3632 [email protected] www.lifebydesigncounselinggroup.com #breastcancersupport #breastcancerwarrior #breastcancersurvivor #breastcancercare #breastcancerfighter #breastcancersurvivors #breastcancerjourney #cancergrief #griefsupport #griefcounselor #griefjourney #griefcounseling #grieftherapy #mentalhealthcounseling #dallasmentalhealth #dallasmentalhealthprovider #lifebydesignnotbydefault #lifebydesigndallas #donnagill #lifebydesigncounselinggroup

🔥 Ignite the Fire Within 🔥 Launch into adulthood with Donna Gill, M.S., LPC, NCC, LCDC and Joanna Mejia, LPC, CCTP, C-DBT guiding you through their 8 week course to help ignite the fire within YOU… so that you can soar! Group sessions are focused on young adults ages 18-24 needing some extra tools to take control of their life and its trajectory. If you or your loved one is lacking motivation and skillsets to make the transition to independent adulthood, let us be the guide to light the spark for that transition. June 21st – August 9th Every Tuesday – 6:00 to 7:30pm 5055 W. Park Blvd., Suite 400 Plano, TX 75093 Sign up here: https://forms.gle/znExkzLmECmuZvwa6 A collaborative program developed by Life by Design Counseling Group and Joanna Mejia Counseling, PLLC. #careercounseling #failuretolaunch #adultingishard #ignitethefire #ignitethefirewithin #dallascounseling #careercounselors #dallascareers #dallascareercounseling #dallascounselor #dallascounselors #dallastherapist #dallastherapy #dallastherapists #lifebydesignnotbydefault #lifebydesigncounselinggroup #planotherapist

We are excited to announce that our new website is LIVE!!! Please take some time to scroll through and explore more information about our practice and how we can assist with your mental health journey. www.lifebydesigncounselinggroup.com

A little more about how and why I started my own practice this year. You’re not alone with career changes, life transitions, health scares, parenting woes, and more… everyone has life experiences that have changed the trajectory of their plans. Everyone’s journey is unique. And, sometimes we need a guiding hand and extra tools to get through it and learn from it. You’re never too old, you’re never too sick, you’re never too sad, you’re never too late to change your trajectory and find happiness. #lifetransitions #careercounseling #survivingcancer #dallascounseling #dallastherapy #dallascareers #dallascareercounseling #lifebydesignnotbydefault #lifebydesigncounselinggroup

When it comes to choosing a college major it is certainly important to consider not only your aptitude for certain subjects, but also your interests, the length of time you want to stay in school, how much you are willing to spend on school, where you want to live, what lifestyle you see yourself having in the future, and what kind of salary you want to make. And, even if you don’t feel like you made the right decision about your degree, it hasn’t gone to waste! I spoke to high school students who had a lot of questions about why I switched my career to mental health counseling, how hard it was to go back to school, how my business degree has helped me start my own practice, and everything in between. Furthering your education and life experience is never a mistake. It will only give you extra skillsets when you transition to your next adventure! #dallastherapy #dallascounseling #dallasmentalhealth #lifetransitions #choosingamajor #collegelife📚 #lifeadventures #changingcareers #careercoach #careerchange #careercounseling #careercounselor #lifebydesignnotbydefault #donnagill #lifebydesigncounselinggroup

Retirement doesn't have to be the dreaded "R-word" - it can be one of the most fruitful times to discover what this next phase of life means to you... New career? A board member role within your career industry? Mentoring others? Volunteering your time? Taking on new hobbies and activities? Traveling the world? We spend our entire lives wanting to have the freedom to do whatever we want to do... now is your chance! And, I would love to help you with the toolkit for success, managing the grief of moving on from a previous career, working through depression associated with age and the uncertainties involved with change. #careerchanges #planforretirement #retirementplanning #retirementgoals #retirementplan #earlyretirement #retirementlife #newphaseoflife #rediscoveryourself #retirmentplans #lifetransitions #navigatelife #dallascounseling #dallascounselor #dallasmentalhealth #dallasmentalhealthprovider #lifebydesignnotbydefault #lifebydesigndallas #lifebydesigncounselinggroup

I had the absolute pleasure to speak to the young ladies at Ursuline Academy of Dallas a couple of weeks ago for their career day and I loved every minute of it. One of my passions is speaking in front of groups, to share my story, share my passion in counseling, and explain what I provide for my clients. Speaking to these young ladies with their entire lives ahead of them was just as inspiring to me as I hope I was to them. I look forward to my next speaking engagement and if you are looking for a speaker for your group or organization, please reach out. Thank you again, ladies. Go bears! ❤️🐻❤️#ursulinedallas #lifetransitions #careercounseling #careercounselor #careercounselors #dallascounseling #dallascounselor #dallasmentalhealth #dallasmentalhealthprovider #lifebydesignnotbydefault #lifebydesigndallas #donnagill #lifebydesigncounselinggroup

One of the first things college graduates need to do is to learn to get comfortable advocating for themselves. You must work through the uncomfortable feelings some have around talking about money and your worth as an employee. It is also crucial to learn to ""talk yourself up."" You are your own advocate in job interviews so it is imperative that you are comfortable talking about all of your strengths and what you can bring to a company or organization.I can help work through the self doubt and help you strategize for these meetings. DM me if you would like to learn more.#collegegraduates #jobinterviewprep #collegeseniors #jobsearching #planningyourfuture #jobssearchstrategies #jobsearchhelp #resumebuilding #careerdevelopment #jobsearchadvice #careerservices #planyourcareer #careerguidance #planyourfuture #supportyourwellbeing #careerassessment #collegecounseling #planyourfuturetoday #counselingservices #careercounseling #careercounselor #careercounselors #careercounselingforstudents #careercounselingservices #dallasmentalhealth #dallasmentalhealthprovider #lifebydesignnotbydefault #lifebydesigndallas #donnagill #lifebydesigncounselinggroup

Happy National Let's Laugh Day! Therapy isn't always serious... sometimes we LAUGH and it feels GOOD! I was caught laughing a lot at recent events... enjoy!#nationalletslaughday #letslaughday #laughtertherapy #laughterisgoodforthesoul #laughterishealing #careercounselingservices #dallasmentalhealth #lifebydesignnotbydefault #lifebydesigndallas #donnagill #lifebydesigncounselinggroup

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Well, a few years ago, you told me you were thinking about going back to school...
God bless you as you begin your new adventure! Congratulations!
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