Statera Counseling - Empowering Women and Families.

09/15/2021

We are looking for a professional, hard-working, self-motivated individual to join our team!

Statera Counseling Center is a growing woman owned and operated mental health practice in the greater Columbia area that prides itself on empowering women and families throughout South Carolina.

Job duties may include:
Answering telephones and directing calls to appropriate staff, scheduling and confirming patient diagnostic appointments, completing insurance or other claim forms, greeting visitors, ascertain purpose of visit, and directing them to appropriate staff, and transmitting correspondence or medical records by mail, e-mail, or fax.

Hours are flexible and may vary from week to week. Remote work possible once trained and during COVID. Opportunity for more hours over time. Customer service skills and attention to detail a must. Must live in or near Lexington, SC. Please inquire with any questions or to apply. We look forward to meeting you!

01/02/2021

Some ways to stay connected during winter during the pandemic. 🤝

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2021/01/01/950092678/dont-let-the-pandemic-winter-get-you-down-9-creative-ways-to-socialize-safely?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=npr&utm_term=nprnews&utm_medium=social&fbclid=IwAR2z4mHX1d2EaIM1xSHs0N6N3zOhdT2ZzxQsvXKZlkZBy2UtUW6MTTiKUYs

With bad pandemic news and endless social distancing, it can already feel like the longest winter ever. But keeping up nourishing bonds of human connection is possible with a little ingenuity.

12/20/2020

Parenting is tough. Here are some great tips for raising happy, intelligent, and resilient kids.



https://www.cnbc.com/2020/12/08/harvard-psychologist-rules-for-raising-intelligent-kids-with-resilient-brains.html?utm_content=Main&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwAR3sbbOpVHitJOZMobENNDyTz6T-esSeoJrJpGVB1u4vNpWgPe_cvsDvf1I =1607701104

A child's brain isn't a miniature adult brain. It's a brain born under construction that wires itself to the world—and parents must to create an environment that's rich with wiring instructions.

10/19/2020

An excellent article on the psychology behind meltdowns and how parents can respond!

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/15/parenting/kids-tantrums-advice.html

And how to nip them in the bud before they start.

08/20/2020

The first step towards self-love starts with directing kindness and compassion towards ourselves. Give this self-compassion exercise a try to start your self-love journey.

07/27/2020

Does anyone else feel like things keep piling up? It seems like uncertainty is all around us. Here are some helpful ways to cope when we feel out of control (during a pandemic or otherwise!).



https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/seven_ways_to_cope_with_uncertainty

What should we do when everything feels so out of control?

07/22/2020

https://www.facebook.com/108714893172774/posts/589516068425985/?d=n

Are you struggling to decide if you should resume seeing your counselor face to face? Find out the three questions to ask before resuming in-person counseling.

07/13/2020

If you're feeling increased anxiety right now, you're not alone. Here are some tips to cope with and reduce feelings of anxiety. (*Remember, sometimes these tips take practice to really start working!)
https://www.psycom.net/living-with-anxiety/

Anxiety doesn't have to control your life. By taking a proactive approach, you can learn to manage and deal with your anxiety. Here are expert tips, anecdotes and information to get your started.

07/07/2020

Tips to increase gratitude and connection during the isolation of social distancing:
https://www.mindful.org/six-daily-questions-to-ask-yourself-while-social-distancing/

Sheltering in place to limit the spread of COVID-19 can be disorienting. Here's a list of questions that can help you check in with yourself every day.