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Mental Health in Time of COVID-19

-19 hit North Texas in March when Dallas issued a shelter-in-place order on 3/22/2020. It was followed by a state-wide order from Gov. Gregg Abbott on March 31. Each of us may have told ourselves "I've got this," thinking that the restrictions would be short-term, after which life would return to normal.

Mental Health in Time of COVID-19   -19 hit North Texas in March when Dallas issued a shelter-in-place order on 3/22/2020. It was followed by a state-wide order from Gov. Gregg Abbott on March 31. Each of us may have told ourselves "I've got this," thinking that the restrictions would be short-term, after

Think that Counseling is to Expensive? Think again

I’m thrifty when it comes to spending money on certain things. I will analyze cost-benefit before I decide to hire someone to fix a leaky faucet, paint my living room, or change the oil in my car, all which I know how to do myself. But there are still some areas where I will hire a professional to repair, improve, or maintain rather than do it myself.

Counseling is one of those areas.

Think that Counseling is to Expensive? Think again I’m thrifty when it comes to spending money on certain things. I will analyze cost-benefit before I decide to hire someone to fix a leaky faucet, paint my living room, or change the oil in my car, all which I know how to do myself. But

Getting Mental Health Help in Time of COVID-19

COVID-19 hit North Texas in March when Dallas issued a shelter-in-place order on 3/22/2020. It was followed by a state-wide order from Gov. Gregg Abbott on March 31. Each of us may have told ourselves "I've got this," thinking that the restrictions would be short-term, after which life would return to normal.

Getting Mental Health Help in Time of COVID-19   COVID-19 hit North Texas in March when Dallas issued a shelter-in-place order on 3/22/2020. It was followed by a state-wide order from Gov. Gregg Abbott on March 31. Each of us may have told ourselves "I've got this," thinking that the restrictions would be short-term, after

Getting Mental Health Help in Time of COVID-19

COVID-19 hit North Texas in March when Dallas issued a shelter-in-place order on 3/22/2020. It was followed by a state-wide order from Gov. Gregg Abbott on March 31. Each of us may have told ourselves "I've got this," thinking that the restrictions would be short-term, after which life would return to normal.

Getting Mental Health Help in Time of COVID-19   COVID-19 hit North Texas in March when Dallas issued a shelter-in-place order on 3/22/2020. It was followed by a state-wide order from Gov. Gregg Abbott on March 31. Each of us may have told ourselves "I've got this," thinking that the restrictions would be short-term, after

Latest COVID Numbers and Re-opening

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Latest COVID Numbers and Re-opening Sharon Gayle Counseling offers online counseling to people experiencing anxiety, depression, and impact of chronic illness.

COVID-19 | Five Things About Staying Mentally Healthy During the COVID-19 Outbreak

This video is produced by the National Institute on Mental Health (NIMH). Developing strategies for managing stress and mental health during the COVID crisis. I highly recommend it to my family, friends, and clients.

COVID-19 | Five Things About Staying Mentally Healthy During the COVID-19 Outbreak In the midst of the battle against the novel (), it’s understandable that many Americans may experience heightened distress or anxiety, ...

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Uploading documents and assignments

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Depression and Older Adults

Depression at any age impacts the quality of our life. However, recognizing depression in older adults is critical to getting effective treatment. Symptoms are often different than depression at younger ages. At Sharon Gayle Counseling, we specialize in identifying and working with older adults suffering from depression and anxiety.

Depression and Older Adults Depression, a common mood disorder, is not a normal part of aging. Learn more about symptoms, causes, and treatment of major depression and other types.

Speaking with a counselor and receiving regular therapy is the most effective way to combat anxiety because it can help uncover hidden causes and teach skills to reduce or eliminate anxiety. If you are suffering, please contact SG Counseling for a free 15-minute consultation.

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Are you a and love to cook; doing some productive like cooking has been shown to improve , so let’s cook together on

One of the biggest factors in dealing with and is not getting enough rest; with today being , make sure to take some time for yourself and get some rest.

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Its -Yay!!! Let’s get the weekend started with a little bit of fun in the sun which is proven to help ease and .

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When it comes to being a caregiver, in many of these cases the emotional and relational needs of the caregiver can often go overlooked. Therapy can provide the tools to help you with these emotional strains.

In many of these cases (60%) of caregivers are providing upwards of 60 or more hours a week to taking care of the family member that needs their assistance. This is usually on top of working 30 to 40+ hours a week at a part-time or full-time job. Who will care for the caregiver? If you are struggling and need to talk to someone about your caregiver situation, please contact SG Counseling for a 15-minute free consultation.

One of the best ways to help ease feelings of is getting outside… perhaps a picnic with a good friend!!!

You know what always makes me feel a little better on a bad day? Chocolate… enjoy

and can be cruel jailers; find this by seeking with SG Counseling.

I want you to know that you aren’t alone; your circumstances are not hopeless.

With help and support, the things you have struggled with up until this point do not have to take over the rest of your life. There is no way to guarantee how anxiety will continue to impact you; however, lots of people recover from anxiety and learn coping skills to deal with it. Even if it stays present in your life, it can get better.

Did you know?
Depression is among the leading causes of disability-adjusted life years in the world and a serious public health problem among older adults.
A number of research studies over the past 10 years have demonstrated that geriatric depression can be treated effectively when mental health providers effectively partner with their colleagues in primary care to provide effective consultation and collaborative care.

5 Summertime Tips for Positive Mental Health!

Summer is a great time to keep in mind some simple skills to improve mental health and resiliency before the busyness of September arrives again. Here are 5 tips to maintain positive mental health this summer:

1. Engage in a variety of activities.
2. Promote balance.
3. Maintain a healthy sleep schedule.
4. Learn a relaxation strategy.
5. Join a group or camp

After experiencing trauma, many clients live in near-constant fear that it will happen again. It’s not only the brain that goes into a vigilant state of bracing for danger – it’s the body. This illustration explains how the four types of memory work with dealing with trauma.

to all the men that take care of their families and never give up.

Memory, like trauma, is complex explicit, implicit; conscious, unconscious. Sometimes it’s more elusive, like a trigger that trips the wire, leaving us collapsing into a fight, flight, or freeze response that we can’t entirely explain.

Whatever we do or don’t remember, and however the memories come to the surface, our story belongs to us. And that’s a power no trauma can take away from us.

Mental health conditions, such as depression or anxiety, are real, common and treatable. And recovery is possible. Sometimes help is just a phone call away!

People have several different kinds of memory, including sensory, short-term, working and long-term. When individuals experience a traumatic event, whether physical or psychological, their memory can be affected in many different ways. For example, trauma might affect their memory for that event, memory of previous or subsequent events, or thoughts in general. The four different types of memory are explained here:

Various changes happen as people age, which make them more prone to depression than they may have been in their younger years. A main factor that can contribute to depression later in life is the struggle many people experience with changes in their identity, roles and social groups that come with advancing age. It is important to ensure you have someone you trust to speak to if depression hits later in life in order to learn how to ensure your happiness.

Depression in older adults is not a normal process of growing older. If you or someone you know is dealing with depression, these symptoms need to be addressed. If depression goes undiagnosed and untreated later in life, some adults may be reluctant to seek help when they really need it. If you or a loved one are feeling depressed, please call our office at 972-809-8272 for a FREE 15-minute consultation.

Late life depression can hit anyone whether you have suffered depression throughout your life or not. Please know that counseling can help. Call for your free 15-minute consultation. Sometimes just talking it out with someone is all you need.