Childers Counseling Service

01/28/2026

Happiness Break: A Meditation for When Gratitude Feels Hard

When gratitude feels distant, gently notice what’s here now— creating space for both heaviness and small moments of appreciation.

01/26/2026

Did you know that I am a multicultural therapist, offering both teletherapy and in-person consultations?

Martha Childers, Childers Counseling Service, LLC offers confidential mental health services to couples ▪ women ▪ individuals aged 50+

01/23/2026

Journaling is a way for you to get in touch with yourself, release emotions, be grateful, ponder life, and ease stress … it’s a place to process your thoughts and tap into your inner wisdom. Like to try?

Who am I? What do I want out of life? Am I happy? Are these questions that you find yourself asking from time to time? Are there days when you feel you don’t know yourself as well as you should? You have goals, you have desires, you have sad moments that haunt you, you have…

01/21/2026

Longevity vs. Quality-of-Life. Older adults often tell their doctors that living longer is their No. 1 goal. But longevity isn’t just about the number of years — it’s about the quality of those years.

What are the keys to longevity? From ‘Blue Zones’ to alcohol use and supplements, here is what you need to know to age well.

01/19/2026

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was more than a civil right activist. He was also one of history's greatest communicators and excelled at relationships.

01/16/2026

Approximately one-third of adults aged 65 to 74, and half of those older than 75, experience some degree of hearing loss. Find out more about what happens at a hearing test before you go.

Hearing tests matter more after age 50 because that's when it's age-related hearing loss starts to become more common. Here's what every adult needs to know about how hearing tests work.

01/14/2026

Avoid the elevator and take the stairs today! Climbing stairs can burn about 11 calories per minute. It improves cardiovascular health and builds muscles.

National Take the Stairs Day

01/14/2026

Newsletter: A Guide to Planning Ahead - https://mailchi.mp/91290bc0cd47/january2026-end-of-life

01/12/2026

Mindfulness meditation can help interrupt the stress cycle to allow space to respond instead of reacting. Discover the best tips and practices to equip you with tools to navigate stress.

Mindfulness meditation can help interrupt the stress cycle to allow space to respond instead of react. Discover our best tips and practices to equip you with tools to navigate stress.

01/09/2026

Resolutions aren’t just promises—they’re traditions that help us reflect and reset. This year, skip the usual “join the gym” goal and try investing wisely, giving back, or exploring a creative passion.

New Year's resolutions 2026 are a time-honored tradition, a chance for people to reflect on the past year and set goals for the year ahead.

01/07/2026

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01/05/2026

Just because the weather shifts doesn’t mean your healthy routines have to! Season changes—especially when temps drop—can make it harder to stay consistent. Discover 7 simple ways to maintain healthy habits through every season.

When the seasons change, it can be difficult to keep up your healthy habits. Discover seven simple ways to maintain them, as recommended by a doctor.