Serenity Behavioral Health Services of Columbus

12/07/2021

“I am trusting the journey.”

Daily affirmations are simple, positive statements that empower and uplift the person speaking them. It is very easy to practice positive affirmations; just pick a phrase, say it, and repeat it 3 to 5 times a day. Affirmations help reprogram our minds away from negative, self-statements and unhelpful thoughts.

Creating an Affirmation Jar is a simple, fun way to bring daily affirmations into your life and home. Write out positive phrases, mantras, compliments, self-love, and kindness statements on slips of paper and put them in a jar. Place the jar by the door you use most. When you leave the house, take a slip of paper from the jar and use that as your affirmation for the day.

12/01/2021

Meditation is an enjoyable, inspiring way to achieve inner peace and has been part of the human culture for centuries. Guided meditation uses the power of visualization to effect positive, personal changes and reach a state of inner peace - and is the easiest way to meditate. In guided meditation, another person’s voice shapes the meditative experience and helps us to remain focused during the experience.

Guided meditation sessions don’t have a set time associated with them. They can be short or long and can be practiced wherever you find yourself. Meditation sessions can help with stress, depression, self-esteem, relaxation, memory, patience, insomnia, and healing.

So if the stress of the holidays is taking a toll on you, start your day a bit earlier with a guided meditation topic to help you take on the challenges of the day.

(If you are new to meditation and need a bit of help starting on a meditative path, check out recordings found on apps, podcasts, online videos, CDs, and DVDs.)

04/28/2021

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Serenity Behavioral Health Services provides mental health services that encourage and support your

04/21/2021

Therapist Highlight: Meet Jen Sparks-Schaffner, MSW, LISW-S

Jen is a clinical therapist at Serenity Behavioral Health Services. She earned her masters in Social Work in New York City at the Hunter College School of Social Work. We asked Jen for a short interview so that you can get to know her better.

(S-BHS) What started you on the path to helping others?
(J) Helping others was emphasized in my family growing up, and I’ve been fascinated by psychology for as long as I can remember. So, helping people as a therapist was very natural for me.

(S-BHS) How do you make a new client feel comfortable working with you?
(J) When I meet a client, I have a genuine interest in understanding their struggle. It is important to me to take a supportive, non-judgmental approach, and I think this helps make people comfortable.

(S-BHS) What keeps you optimistic about the work that you do?
(J) I have discovered over the years that I am naturally optimistic. I believe that everyone has strengths that can be built on. Having seen clients heal and meet their goals makes me optimistic that others can do the same.

(S-BHS) What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
(J) Outside of work, I enjoy spending time in nature and spending time with my family. I enjoy traveling when we have the chance.

Jenifer sees a diverse group of clients with a variety of concerns from PTSD to relationship issues. She has a passion for helping adults make positive changes in their lives to help them feel better and move forward.

If you think Jen can be of help to you, please call to schedule an appointment. Jen works out of our Westerville location.

04/14/2021

We are here for you.

Our mission at Serenity Behavioral Health Services is to provide quality mental health services that encourage and support your journey toward personal serenity. Serenity to us means living a healthy, productive, and fulfilling life.

Our therapists are committed to helping each client navigate the vulnerable points of their lives with compassion and clarity, so that they can return to a place of mental strength. We provide mental health services to children, adolescents and adults; and offer a holistic approach to each person we serve embracing a client-centered, and strength-oriented approach.
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We pride ourselves in embracing an all-inclusive practice, welcoming everyone with total respect to race, religion, culture, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and socio-economic status. And we seek to provide quality mental health counseling to a wide range of communities, including: GBLTQ, Deaf and Harding of Hearing, Developmental Disabilities and AOD Recovery.

If you are looking for someone to listen and help, we are here for you at Serenity.

04/07/2021

While our health officials and government officials tackle getting our children back into schools, make no mistake, school closures, isolation, and stay-at-home orders have affected the children in our communities and alarming statistics are coming in regarding student/youth su***des.

Suicides can be prevented if warning signs are detected and an appropriate intervention is conducted. It is important to recognize the warning signs of a suicidal youth. Following are nine red flag behavior signs to watch for in your child:

1. Change in eating or sleeping habits
2. Unexplained severe, violent, or rebellious behavior
3. Withdrawal from family or friends
4. Sexual promiscuity, truancy, and/or vandalism
5. Drastic personality change
6. Agitation, restlessness, distress, or panicky behavior
7. Talking or writing about committing su***de - even jokingly
8. Giving away prized possessions
9. Doing worse in school


If you notice any of these warning signs, please contact us. You may not be able to handle this situation on your own. We have the ability to help your child cope with the isolation and depression your child is feeling.

08/28/2020

Every family is unique and has their own special circumstances and needs. Family counseling works with you and your loved ones in a way that accommodates your needs. We can work with parents away from kids, or primarily work with the kids. We can help your child deal with issues that they may be struggling with while helping you learn the best way to support them through their process. Together, family therapy can help make families stronger and healthier. Let us help you! Every family is unique and has their own special circumstances and needs. Family counseling works with you and your loved ones in a way that accommodates your needs. We can work with parents away from kids, or primarily work with the kids. We can help your child deal with issues that they may be struggling with while helping you learn the best way to support them through their process. Together, family therapy can help make families stronger and healthier. Let us help you! https://www.serenity-bhs.org/services.html

08/21/2020

Individual counseling is an opportunity for you to take “time” for yourself. Your therapist will help you take the time to process, explore, feel and resolve all sorts of issues to improve your emotional state, learn new coping skills, help you re-frame difficult situations and to gain a deeper level of insight into unconscious issues. Your session are an opportunity for you to grow, learn and relax. https://www.serenity-bhs.org/services.html

08/14/2020

Relationships require good communication, time, energy and love. Every couple comes to a point in their relationship where they need someone to help them work through an issue with them. We will work with both of you equally, helping you to effectively communicate with one another and make it a safe place. Together we will discover new ways to deal with problem issues. https://www.serenity-bhs.org/services.html

07/24/2020

Are you struggling with coronavirus-related stress, regular life stress, relationships, work, family, grief, finances? It can feel overwhelming. Therapy can help you take the time to process, explore, feel and resolve issues. The goal being to improve your emotional state, learn new coping skills, help you re-frame difficult situations and to gain a deeper level of insight into unconscious issues. Your sessions will help you grow, learn and relax.

Serenity Behavioral Health Services offers couples counseling to those having relationship troubles in Westerville, OH. Contact us today to learn more!

07/18/2020

What neighborhood will you be walking in?

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