Being able to help and advocate for our friends or family struggling with their mental health begins with knowing and recognizing the signs of mental illness.
#knowthesigns #MHAM #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealth #wellness #colorado #coloradosprings #communitymentalhealth #depression #mentalillness #breakthestigma #mentalhealthishealth
Who can benefit from counseling?
Everyone!
#counselingawareness #wellness #mentalhealth #diversushealth #counseling #therapy #traumatherapy #coping #colorado #coloradosprings #communitymentalhealth #mentalwellness
Do you know what causes the stress in your life?
In order to manage the stress in your life, you need to know where the stress is coming from.
#stress #stressawarenessmonth #wellness #mentalhealth #diversushealth #stressmangement #sourcesofstress
There's a lot to celebrate in April!
Throughout the month we'll be covering the topics of stress awareness, counseling awareness, alcoholism awareness, and minority health.
#april #mentalhealth #counselingawareness #counseling #wellness #stress #stressawareness #minorityhealth
A way to avoid or at least delay self harm is to find alternatives to self harm to to distract from the urge to self harm.
Here's a few alternatives.
#selfinjuryawareness #wellness #selfharmalternatives #mentalhealth
We've heard many times that boundaries are a good thing. But what should we be thinking about as we evaluate and set our boundaries?
Here are a few questions to ask yourself.
#boundaries #coloradospirit #wellness #mentalhealth #diversushealth
We've made it past the winter solstice, meaning the days are finally getting longer! But many are still struggling with the Seasonal Affective Disorder as a result of the darker winter days. Here's a few tips to help manage SAD.
#SAD #wellness #seasonalaffectivedisorder #mentalhealth #mentalwellness
Check in on your mental health as we progress through the holidays. Make time for self care, and if you need to, take some time for yourself, even if it's just 10 minutes. A quick break will go a long way.
#wellness #mentalhealth #mentalhealthcheck #holidays #coping #selfcare
As you prep for the holidays the next few days, get help! The holidays preparations don't have to fall on your shoulders alone, and delegating and getting help can ease the holiday stress.
#coping #holidays #gethelp #wellness #mentalhealth #diversushealth
The holidays aren't always as magical as we remember them to be, and that's okay! Leveling our expectations will set us up for a more enjoyable holiday with family and friends!
#wellness #coping #holidays #stress #family #mentalhealth #mentalwellness
The holidays after a loss can be challenging. Honor where you are in the grieving process.
If you're not up for the holiday parties and cheer, it is okay to skip them.
#mentalhealth #holidays #loss #wellness #DiversusHealth #grief
As we head into another COVID holiday season, it is okay, and even can be therapeutic to alter or start new traditions.
#traditions #newtraditions #wellness #mentalwellness #mentalhealth #diversushealth #holidays
We know it's difficult, but do your best to stick to your normal daily routine, even when traveling for the holidays.
Keeping just a few pieces of your routine can help keep a sense of normalcy and can be beneficial in maintaining our mental health.
#holidays #mentalhealth #wellness #routine #diversushealth #coping #mentalwellness #mentalhealthmatters
Learning to release trapped emotions can help to reduce stress, anxiety, and other forms of mental illness.
The holidays can bring on anxiety and stress. Consider diving into the root causes and consciously letting it go.
#coping #holidays #holidayanxiety #anxiety #release #emotionalbaggage #mentalhealth #wellness #DiversusHealth
Anybody else guilty of stress spending?
The holidays are stressful and it's easy to join in on "retail therapy" but often, stress spending only works temporarily.
#wellness #coping #holidays #copingwiththeholidays #diversushealth #mentalhealth #wellbeing #copingmechanism #holidays #stressspending #retailtherapy
We are so grateful for our staff and all they do to serve our clients well!
Hear from a few members of our staff to see what they are grateful for.
#gratitude #thankful #thanksgiving #staff #attitudeofgratitdue #staffgratitude
Set realistic expectations as we head into the Thanksgiving and holiday season.
It won't be perfect. The holidays seldom are, but that is okay!
When we go into the holidays knowing it won't be perfect, we are better equipped to handle the holiday challenges that come our way.
#realisticexpectations #holidays #holidaystress #wellness #mentalhealth #diversushealth #mentalwellness #mentalhealthmatters
Most people don’t realize that therapy can actually be fun!
Couples therapy, specifically, can almost feel like a date night – it can be flirty and can spark great conversations.
#marriageandfamilytherapy #couplestherapy #counseling #separationwithintent #relationships #relationshipsarehard #DiversusHealth #marriage #divorce #hailmary #marriedlife #marriageadvice #marriagecounseling #divorcesucks #divorcesupport #couplescounseling #mentalhealth #wellness #breakthestigma #family #endthestigma #counselingworks #counselingcanbefun #therapycanbefun
Couples therapy can be daunting, especially for those who have never experienced a counseling session. Watch to learn more.
#marriageandfamilytherapy #couplestherapy #counseling #separationwithintent #relationships #relationshipsarehard #DiversusHealth #marriage #divorce #hailmary #marriedlife #marriageadvice #marriagecounseling #divorcesucks #divorcesupport #couplescounseling #mentalhealth #wellness #breakthestigma #family #endthestigma #counselingworks
As you start to feel overwhelmed, try practicing mindfulness. It only takes about 5-10 minutes and brings awareness to the present moment.
#mindfulness #wellness #stress #holidays #diversushealth #holidaystress #coping #copingmechanism #mentalhealth
Stay active this holiday season! Physical activity releases endorphins, which is the feel-good chemical in your body that boosts your mood.
#mentalhealth #wellness #holidaystress #stress #copingwiththeholidays #coping #stayactive #exercise #DiversusHealth #movement #holidays #family
Holding realistic expectations for the holidays will help to reduce stress. Last week we covered planning ahead, which only works if we are realistic about what can be accomplished in a day.
#holidaystress #realisticexpectations #diversushealth #mentalhealth #wellness #stress
Separation doesn’t have to signify the end of the relationship. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Anthony Daemke dives into the topic of separation with intent to work on the relationship. Learn more about what is separation with intent, how it works, and what it can look like.
#marriageandfamilytherapy #couplestherapy #counseling #separationwithintent #relationships #relationshipsarehard #DiversusHealth #marriage #divorce #hailmary #marriedlife #marriageadvice #marriagecounseling #divorcesucks #divorcesupport #couplescounseling #mentalhealth #wellness #breakthestigma #family #endthestigma #counselingworks
The holidays are approaching and they'll be here before we know it!
So let's talk stress and coping with the holidays.
One of the most practical ways to manage holiday stress is to plan ahead. It'll prevent the stress of the last minute scramble to get it all done.
Make a plan, start early, and be realistic when creating it.
#holidays #thanksgiving #christmas #menalhealth #planahead #copingwiththeholidays #wellness #stress #holidaystress #mentalwellness #diversushealth #coloradosprings
Is the child the problem, or are there bigger issues going on?
#marriageandfamilytherapy #couplestherapy #counseling #relationships #DiversusHealth #marriage #marriedlife #marriageadvice #marriagecounseling #couplescounseling #mentalhealth #wellness #family #problemchild
Depression isn't...
#depression #didyouknow #mentalhealth #wellness #depressionisnt #mentalhealthawareness #diversushealth #coloradosprings #mentalhealthmatters #stigma #awareness #breakthestigma #mentalhealthstigma #mentalwellness #
When is it time to seek couples therapy?
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist & Clinical Programs Supervisor, Anthony Daemke covers a few signs and indicators that it may be time to seek professional help.
#marriageandfamilytherapy #couplestherapy #counseling #separationwithintent #relationships #relationshipsarehard #DiversusHealth #marriage #divorce #hailmary #marriedlife #marriageadvice #marriagecounseling #divorcesucks #divorcesupport #couplescounseling #mentalhealth #wellness #breakthestigma #family #endthestigma #counselingworks
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