Sojourn Counseling

10/16/2025

It’s OCD Awareness Week — a time to replace stereotypes with understanding.
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OCD isn’t about being tidy. It’s a real, often painful anxiety disorder that deserves compassion, not judgment. Let’s talk about what OCD really is and end the stigma. 💙⁣
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09/15/2025

You may not know the impact that you have in this world. Your presence here matters. Someone needs you here.

We don’t do a great job of letting each other know how important each one of us is in the world, but it’s true.

You’re needed here, not for what you do, but for who you are.

Let’s let su***de prevention month be a reminder to reach out to people in our lives and let them know that they matter to us and we need them here.

***depreventionmonth

09/11/2025

Today, on 9/11, we pause to remember the lives lost and the incredible bravery shown in the face of tragedy. Thousands of first responders—firefighters, police officers, EMTs—ran toward danger when the rest of the world was running away. Many never made it home that day, and countless others have lived with the unseen wounds of trauma, grief, and PTSD ever since.

This day is not just about remembering what was taken; it is also about honoring the strength and sacrifice of those who gave everything. It is about carrying forward compassion for survivors, families, and all whose lives were forever changed.

May we never forget the courage, the heartbreak, and the long journey of healing that continues. And may we always stand by the first responders and veterans still carrying those scars—both visible and invisible.

09/10/2025

Today is World Su***de Prevention Day.

If you’re struggling, please stay. There’s more to your story. This world is a better place with you here!

If you’re having suicidal thoughts, please reach out to a friend, family member, mental health professional, or dial 988, where someone is there for you 24/7/365.

Thanks for being here!

***depreventionday ***depreventionmonth

09/08/2025

It can feel impossible to talk about the hard stuff, but talking about it may be the bravest thing you ever did.

If you’re struggling, please reach out to a friend, loved one, or mental health professional.

If you are actively experiencing suicidal thoughts, please dial 988. There is someone there for you 24/7/365.

***depreventionmonth #988

09/04/2025

It’s true. This world is a better place with you in it!

If you’re struggling with suicidal thoughts, please call or text 988. Someone is there for you 24/7/365.

***depreventionmonth #988

09/01/2025

September is National Su***de Prevention month, so let’s talk.

Around 50,000 people take their own life each year in the United States.

This is a 30% increase over the past 20 years.

Increased rates of su***de coincide with increased rates of anxiety, depression, and substance use disorder.

This is a serious problem, and it needs to be talked about. Don’t avoid conversations with people that you love. A conversation with someone who is considering su***de is always more helpful than ignoring it.

If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, please call 988. There is someone there for you 24/7/365.

***depreventionmonth #988

08/20/2025

You don’t need fixing, you need healing. You’re not broken, you’re wounded. There is hope for healing!

08/16/2025

I’m always grateful for the opportunity to spread the message that there is hope for healing from trauma and PTSD. Thank you, Brenda Ladun ABC 3340 for your heart in helping us spread hope!



https://abc3340.com/news/local/alabama-counselor-raises-funds-to-provide-trauma-therapy-for-those-in-need #

VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. — Beau Armistead, the director of Sojourn Counseling in Vestavia Hills, is being recognized for his efforts to provide trauma therapy to th

08/13/2025

Are you looking for a counselor? Sojourn Counseling still has a few counseling slots open! If you or someone you know is going through a hard time, or just needs someone to talk too, contact admin@sojourncounseling.org to schedule a free consultation.

08/07/2025

Attention Veterans! Sojourn Counseling is now offering FREE Micro Current Neurofeedback services to veterans in Birmingham, Prattville, and Cullman, and we want to serve you!

If you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, insomnia, anger, ADD/ADHD, memory or concentration issues, symptoms of PTSD, or symptoms of concussion (mTBI), we would love for you to experience the healing benefits of MCN.

MCN is a quick, easy, and painless Neurofeedback treatment that restores balance to the brain, and brings quick relief to the symptoms listed above. Although there is much symptom relief, we are not just treating symptoms, MCN is restoring balance to your brain and central nervous system, which is actually healing your brain and body.

If you are interested in learning more or getting scheduled in Birmingham, Prattville, or Cullman, please email Landon at mcn@sojourncounseling.org or call or text 205-259-6215.

There is hope for healing, and we would love for you to get started ASAP!

Sojourn Counseling is a nonprofit 501(c)3 counseling practice in Birmingham, AL