Uzima Counseling and Wellness LLC

05/27/2023

Bringing Mental Health Awareness to a close with peace, wellness, and a blooming mind!

05/14/2023

Happy Mother’s Day from Uzima Counseling and Wellness!

12/25/2022

Wishing you good health, love, and cheer during this holiday season!

04/02/2022

08/31/2021

If you have a mental health crisis you may call the NAMI crisis line at 1(800)273-8255, 911, or go to your nearest emergency room. Stay safe and be well.

08/29/2021

We look forward to resuming counseling sessions once weather conditions allow. Stay safe and be well!

08/29/2021

Mental Health Tips to Consider
(Adapted from ADAA.org)

It’s only natural to feel scared, anxious, and nervous. Recognize your emotions and try these tips to alleviate your anxiety.
* Create a plan — A well-prepared plan for your family can help reduce anxiety and chaos before, during, and afterward. Make an evacuation plan and compile preparedness kits.
* Be informed — Stay up-to-date on weather information and warnings. If you’re aware of the latest information, you may gain a sense of control over the situation.
* Talk it out — Share your fears with family members, friends, a counselor, or others who can offer emotional support.
* Accept what you can’t control — Nobody can control the path of a storm or its damage. And excessive worrying that one may hit you will not change anything except your emotional well-being.
* Be calm and supportive. Tell children that thunder won't hurt them. Explain that storms are a normal part of nature.
* Allow children to face their fears by gradually helping them learn they can handle a fear and other uncertainties of life on their own.
* Help children face their fear of storms by reading about them or watching videos of tornadoes, hurricanes, and other big storms.
* If the anxiety doesn't diminish, or if it begins to create greater stress for the child or the parent, get the assistance of a mental health professional.

02/08/2021

Happy play therapy week! How awesome it is to be a play therapist!

This video introduces and promotes the value of play, play therapy, credentialed play therapists, and membership in the Association for Play Therapy.

01/05/2021

Take a look at this video and see how grief impacts the brain. If you are grieving be gentle on yourself and give yourself time to heal.

Understanding grief is an important part of healing after a loved one dies.» Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC» Watch more NBC video: h...