Thrive Counseling, LLC

12/21/2021

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03/22/2020

“Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom." ~Victor Frankl

05/13/2019

When Mothers Day feels hard...

05/10/2019

Happy Friday! What are you thankful for?

04/16/2019

Thrive counseling is expanding services and will now be accepting new clients at the Mental Fitness Center in Rochester, MI beginning May 2, 2019!

04/16/2019

10/19/2018

I’ve expanded my online counseling services and now partnering with BetterHelp. https://www.betterhelp.com/lauryn-shugars/

BetterHelp offers private, affordable online counseling when you need it from licensed, board-accredited therapists. Get help, you deserve to be happy!

09/11/2018

It can be tough to schedule counseling appointments in between work and family. Talkspace offers the flexibility to connect with a therapist from wherever you are. We can text, chat, talk or video chat Come check it out... www.talkspace.com/room/laurynshugars

Get professional help and advice from a licensed and verified therapist. Talk about your challenges, ask questions about relationships, career, parenthood, depression, wellness and much more.

07/22/2017

I've recently joined Talkspace as an online therapist and accepting new clients in MI and out of the US. I love that I get to work with clients from wherever they are at any time. It can be tough to schedule counseling appointments in between work and family. We can text, chat, talk or video chat Come check it out... www.talkspace.com/room/laurynshugars

Get professional help and advice from a licensed and verified therapist. Talk about your challenges, ask questions about relationships, career, parenthood, depression, wellness and much more.

07/22/2017

12/08/2015

The holiday season is upon us. No matter what the holidays bring for you, there are many ways to enrich the season by bringing compassion into your experience. Here are three simple ways to give this season:

Be Honorable - Support a Cause that Matters to You. What has touched your life? Who has helped you through difficult times? What are the future's biggest challenges? Find a meaningful action, community, or organization that is making a different and add your time, resources, and energy to their mission or cause.

Be Compassionate - Look Around You. People in need of compassion are all around, not in some far away location. Your elderly neighbor could be cheered by your company, a struggling family next door might welcome your homemade holiday treats, the busy single mom would be grateful for a volunteer babysitter. Not everyone asks for assistance but all appreciate kindness.

Be Useful - Give Your Time. Financial support is always welcomed, but giving your time, talents, or skills can have an even greater impact. Human interaction can be the greatest gift of all. Take a friend in need out to lunch, share conversation, volunteer to help out at a domestic abuse or nursing home or to walk dogs at an animal shelter. You will receive the gift of gratitude while brightening someone else's day.
Happy Holidays!

11/24/2015

Did you know that there are many studies that suggest Thanksgiving is, by definition, the most healthy holiday? That’s because gratitude is so very good for you and your health.

Grateful people have been shown to get better sleep, feel less anxious and depressed, and be better at keeping to their exercise goals. Those who keep good track of their blessings experience more feelings of true happiness than anyone else. Thankfulness even goes a long way to boosting your immunity.

10/01/2015

"a new disease that was missed by the medical and scientific communities—Carbohydrate Associated Reversible Brain disorder or CARB syndrome. CARB syndrome is triggered by three dietary elements—excessive fructose mainly form added sugars, high glycemic carbohydrates mainly from grains and excessive omega 6 fatty acids from vegetable oils."



http://carbsyndrome.com/its-about-time-the-experts-finally-agree-that-diet-affects-mental-health/

A Broken Record For years my friends have accused me of sounding like a broken record. I keep insisting that diet plays an absolute key role in brain function. I also believe that a diet of highly processed food increases your risk of getting many common brain disorders. David Perlmutter has also pr…

06/02/2015

Living with PCOS can have an impact on your emotional health. Symptoms may negatively affect mood, self-esteem and body image. Emotional health is just as important as physical health and can impact your quality of life.

Thrive Counseling, LLC is now offering a PCOS support group that meets every Tuesday evening. By joining this program, you will gain the tools needed to effectively manage your PCOS.

Topics include:
•Symptoms (weight gain, facial hair, acne, irregular/no periods)
•Indicators (hormonal imbalance, insulin resistance,
•Risks (obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, infertility)
•Treatment (medication, supplements, alternative therapies)
•Lifestyle Management (nutrition, exercise, relaxation techniques)

This program is only $10 a session.
Call (248) 631-4811 for more information!