Magnolia Family Counseling

05/24/2026

"The difference between hope and despair is a different way of telling stories from the same facts."
- Alain de Botton

05/23/2026

When a family member becomes an addict, it is often hard to know the right thing to say or how to act around them.

But there are things you can do to help your loved one and yourself during this critical time.

When a Family Member Becomes an Addict by Priscilla Hurd | Dec 6, 2017 | Addiction Addiction doesn’t just affect those who are abusing drugs or alcohol, it affects everyone around them as well. When a family member becomes an addict, it is often hard to know the right thing to say or how to act ar...

05/23/2026

"Wealth is the ability to fully experience life."
- Henry David Thoreau

05/22/2026

It’s normal to feel anxious from time to time.

5 Signs That You Might be Struggling with Anxiety by Priscilla Hurd | Sep 17, 2017 | Anxiety It’s normal to feel anxious from time to time. Perhaps you get a bit nervous speaking in front of people or going on a job interview. But for some people, anxiety becomes a frequent and forceful occurrence...

05/22/2026

“Let’s go invent tomorrow rather than worrying about what happened yesterday.”
- Steve Jobs

05/21/2026

There is still much stigma surrounding depression and su***de, and so often kids keep their emotional pain to themselves.

What can parents of teenagers do to keep their children safe and healthy?

A Parent’s Guide to Teen Depression and Su***de by Priscilla Hurd | Feb 16, 2018 | Child/Teen, Depression The statistics on teen su***de are staggering. According to the Centers for Disease Control, each year, an average of 8% of American teens will attempt su***de. This makes su***de the second l...

05/21/2026

"For success, attitude is equally as important as ability."
- Walter Scott

05/20/2026

When it comes to your physical health, it’s pretty easy to know whether or not you need to see a doctor. But when it comes to your mental & emotional health, things aren’t as black & white.

Here are some ways you can tell if counseling is right for you.

How to Tell if Therapy is Right for You by Priscilla Hurd | Dec 3, 2017 | Counseling When it comes to your physical health, it’s pretty easy to know whether or not you need to see a doctor. If you catch a cold, there’s really no need to make an appointment; however, if you break your ankle, you ...

05/20/2026

"I praise loudly. I blame softly."
- Catherine the Great

05/19/2026

Perhaps it is time to come up with a new term to describe the symptoms of clinical depression. By using new language, more people might understand the disease and show more compassion toward individuals suffering from it.

Why Most People Misunderstand Depression by Priscilla Hurd | Mar 18, 2018 | Depression Of all the words in the English language, depression must be one of the most misunderstood. Why does this term seem to confuse so many people? Why is its real meaning so hard to grasp? It is because the term has t...

05/19/2026

“The best way to predict the future is to create it.”
– Abraham Lincoln