Chris Pierce, ACMHC, Connections Counseling Services

11/05/2024

Check out this article. In this article, you will learn why our body is more susceptible to illness in the winter months. You will also discover how to better posture your body’s defenses against the invisible enemy attacking your health. See the link in the comments.

07/26/2024

Reducing sugar intake is a decisive step towards improving overall health and well-being.

According to the US Department of Agriculture, the average American consumes about 100 pounds of sugar annually. This intake doesn't just come from sugary drinks and obvious sweets; a glance at ingredient labels reveals that nearly all processed foods contain sugar. If more people knew the truth abo...

07/17/2024

A method of making individual changes to lessen the political hate in our nation.

The environment of hate caused by political differences in the U.S. is marked by intense polarization, where ideological divides are deepened by inflammatory rhetoric, misinformation, and social media amplification. This atmosphere fosters distrust and animosity among citizens, often resulting in pe...

07/12/2024

Book your free 30-minute consultation in Orem, Utah, with Chris Pierce, an associate clinical mental health counselor and retired Army veteran. Specializing in depression, anxiety, addiction, and PTSD, as well as sleep disorders like insomnia and nightmares, Chris brings both professional expertise and personal experience to his practice.

I am an Associate Clinical Mental Health Counselor. I received a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Southern Utah University, a master’s degree in Adult Education from Kansas State University, and a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Southern New Hampshire University. I...

07/12/2024

Learn to improve happiness by addressing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.

Changing your unhelpful thoughts can reduce negative emotions and increase overall happiness. The Greek Stoic philosopher Epictetus once said, “We are disturbed not by events but by the views we take of them.” This suggests that happiness is a choice; it’s not external events but our attitudes...