Shine Counseling & Wellness

06/02/2021

In addition to being pride month, June is also Men’s Health Month (and PTSD Awareness Month)

Let’s look at some stats:
❗️an estimated 6 million men struggle with depression in the U.S.
❗️men represent 78% of su***des and are 4x more likely to die from su***de than women
❗️1 in 10 men suffer from rage and struggle to manage anger
❗️1 in 5 men develop alcohol dependency during their lifetime
❗️more than 3 million U.S. men struggle with anxiety
❗️60% of all men experience significant trauma in their lifetimes, and an estimated 4% develop PTSD

And yet, men are not asking for help or seeking treatment as often as others.

I would argue that this is largely due to stigma and societal pressures.
The good news is that THIS CAN BE CHANGED!

Change starts with education and open communication. Check in with the men in your life and let them know that it’s ok to accept support.

06/02/2021

Sending you all the love, warmth, and support.

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05/31/2021

For some, Memorial Day is filled with “happy” celebrations and time off work, and for others, this somber day brings painful memories.
I see you.
Your friends, your brothers, sisters, fathers, and mothers are not forgotten.
With grateful hearts we observe, remember, and reflect.

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05/28/2021

You can sit with us.

05/27/2021

Have you ever heard that saying about how oftentimes people go to therapy to deal with the people in their lives who won’t go to therapy?
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It’s kind of true.
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Dealing with difficult people is something that everyone single human must do at some point.
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Here are the top three strategies that have helped my clients, and myself.
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Also, let me know if you take a different approach. I love hearing new ideas!

05/25/2021

The CDC-Kaiser Permanente Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study is one of the largest investigations regarding the impact of childhood trauma. This research shows how ACEs lead to later-life health and well-being challenges.

While this may seem discouraging, especially for those with high ACE scores, awareness of the impact can often be the first step in healing.

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05/24/2021

Friendly reminder: Be kind. Mondays are hard. Beating yourself up isn’t going to make it easier.
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05/22/2021

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWevopoBmAE

The Me You Can’t See is a new docuseries co-created by Oprah Winfrey and Prince Harry, that explores mental health and emotional well-being with stories from...

05/21/2021

Friday reflections

05/20/2021

Did you know that today is Mental Health Action Day?

The point of this is to encourage people to shift from awareness to action. Sometimes awareness isn’t enough. If we want change, we have to take action!
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05/20/2021

Here are 5 ways therapy is different than talking with your friends and family.
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05/19/2021

All adjustments and transitions require self compassion.
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