Meaningful Living Counseling

10/25/2017

Update on our new location! Conveniently located at Mindsource Center in Covington just off of Highway 18 and Kent Kangley Rd.

Aimee Bakeman LMHCA is committed to providing you with counseling services to help you heal and grow. She walks alongside of you to define what your desired life is and what solutions will work in your life to get you there.

06/27/2017

Ever feel stuck with your child with executive functioning struggles, bipolar, anxiety, odd? Great article on keeping the focus on growth and getting unstuck.
https://www.empoweringparents.com/article/stop-the-blame-game-how-to-teach-your-child-to-stop-making-excuses-and-start-taking-responsibility/?utm_source=Empowering+Parents+Newsletter&utm_campaign=fb4359713e-EP_Newsletter_06_27_17&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_5bbf2964fe-fb4359713e-112743817&goal=0_5bbf2964fe-fb4359713e-112743817&mc_cid=fb4359713e&mc_eid=586d2e9850

Don’t blame others for your child’s behavioral or learning problems. Teach them how to stop making excuses and take responsibility for their actions.

05/12/2017

At home. At work. In our communities. In our democracy.

02/15/2017

Powerful words to live by.
https://www.powerofpositivity.com/powerful-advice-dying-24-year-old/

Most of us go through our lives not really living, but merely existing. This powerful advice from a dying 24 year old puts everything into perspective...

10/12/2016

Breathe and be still. https://m.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgoo.gl%2Fimages%2Fehafs9&h=CAQFdbbHG&enc=AZOZp5kRW_LxYHRChHi2z6Ui1Ot22Xtb3zUlfRVRk3aIj0JR5bIGpxN2CX3a1x1lPUS4MJLip6fbF8HS4IgH1z35idy8mE8A-eBcs7HsvDZtVRYG6tDzBEqUXvDuIIG6uo6u6Iltx07kA_Pd2JgIyMmRHrcyjp5F5WbP2mtS5hbb1jBHYrHBVYh0wSNmzVzoQBCn9DzmXH6WMN6r7EVOJsTLVVlpb099yPbhP2-yR6yIGtiPL1INDWu3Fqhn5aqLmPH8qd3ya5P0YAHZhgMZ_i9y&s=1

Found on Google from aaronsbooks.com

02/08/2016

01/31/2015

Even the butterfly has it's moment in the darkness before it bursts into light. Even in pain is there hope for beauty and change.

12/05/2014

"In December, let's be extra mindful of this truth: Each time we say YES to something,we are saying NO to something else."

It's morning again. Isn't it kind that this morning thing happens every single day? Another chance? AGAIN? Awesome.

In December, let's be extra mindful of this truth: Each time we say YES to something,we are saying NO to something else. Yes to that party can mean no to snuggle time on the couch. Yes to that favor for a coworker can mean no to an extra favor for your spouse.Yes to one more PTA duty can mean no to self-care. Instead of allowing a smiley YES! SURE! OF COURSE! to be our knee jerk reaction- let's make a conscious effort to take a holy pause and ask ourselves: If I say yes to this, what am I saying no to? To give myself time to consider this I usually say: "That's such a nice offer! Let me get back to you about that!"

This December, let's make sure that it's either an "OH, HECK YES!" or a "No, Thank You." December is a really, really good time to hoard your yeses for yourself and your peace and your people. The world will keep spinning.

LOVE, G

10/27/2014

Self-Care or Selfishness?

I recently read an article in which Gisele Bundchen, supermodel wife of famous quarterback Tom Brady of the New England Patriots, spoke of how she intentionally chooses daily acts of self-care to be a better mother and wife ( This statement stirred up a fair amount of controversy from the public and media. Some called her selfish for putting her needs before her child’s, some dismissed her ability to engage in self-care as a benefit of the wealthy and privileged and still others supported her statements as truth. [ 346 more words. ]

10/01/2014

Parents of Tweens & Teens: Do you know how much sleep your child needs? This article is great for supporting developing healthy habits that will support healthy development . http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/thinking-about-kids/201009/what-middle-school-parents-should-know-part-i-adolescents-are-toddle

Like cranky toddlers, middle schoolers need food and sleep.