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(Video) https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/mission-statement-during-covid/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/mission-statement-during-covid/#respond Thu, 02 Jul 2020 21:16:12 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=115834 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/mission-statement-during-covid/feed/ 0 Improve your mental health and emotional wellbeing through cycling https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/emotional-wellbeing-through-cycling/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/emotional-wellbeing-through-cycling/#comments Fri, 12 Jun 2020 15:03:19 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=114319 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/emotional-wellbeing-through-cycling/feed/ 1 Warning signs of stress: Headaches, tense muscles, lack of concentration, and what to do about it https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/warning-signs-stress/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/warning-signs-stress/#respond Fri, 05 Jun 2020 13:46:20 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=113846 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/warning-signs-stress/feed/ 0 Online Counseling Question: Is it okay to take a mental health day during COVID-19? 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(Video) https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/spending-time-outdoors-covid/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/spending-time-outdoors-covid/#respond Tue, 14 Apr 2020 21:06:15 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=109921 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/spending-time-outdoors-covid/feed/ 0 Your guide to parenting, homeschooling, and caring for yourself at the same time in the midst of COVID-19 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/guide-to-parenting-during-covid-19/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/guide-to-parenting-during-covid-19/#respond Thu, 02 Apr 2020 12:18:36 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=108754 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/guide-to-parenting-during-covid-19/feed/ 0 What effect can depression have on your body? 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Use these tips to beat the winter blues (Updated) https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/weather-changes-depressive-thoughts-feelings/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/weather-changes-depressive-thoughts-feelings/#comments Fri, 11 Jan 2019 13:40:58 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=70611 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/weather-changes-depressive-thoughts-feelings/feed/ 1 This is the most depressing day of the year—here’s how you can protect yourself on Blue Monday https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/protect-yourself-blue-monday-depressing-day/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/protect-yourself-blue-monday-depressing-day/#respond Wed, 09 Jan 2019 13:54:59 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=77131 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/protect-yourself-blue-monday-depressing-day/feed/ 0 The best treatments for seasonal affective disorder or winter depression https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/preparing-for-sad-season/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/preparing-for-sad-season/#comments Wed, 09 Jan 2019 13:00:50 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=1083 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/preparing-for-sad-season/feed/ 1 I overcame my struggle with anxiety and alcohol thanks to meditation, exercise, and positive self-talk: these invaluable tools can help you too https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/overcoming-struggles-anxiety-alcohol-mediation-exercise/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/overcoming-struggles-anxiety-alcohol-mediation-exercise/#respond Mon, 08 Oct 2018 15:17:12 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=74866 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/overcoming-struggles-anxiety-alcohol-mediation-exercise/feed/ 0 How does grief affect weight gain or loss? Studies show that appetites are often diminished, which can lead to serious weight loss https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/grief-affect-weight-gain-loss/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/grief-affect-weight-gain-loss/#comments Wed, 05 Sep 2018 14:18:26 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=73926 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/grief-affect-weight-gain-loss/feed/ 7 Are grief and depression the same? Severe grief puts you at a heightened risk of developing depression (Updated) https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/dealing-difficult-loss-grief-depression/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/dealing-difficult-loss-grief-depression/#respond Tue, 04 Sep 2018 14:00:17 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=70666 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/dealing-difficult-loss-grief-depression/feed/ 0 What is a healthy personal value system? This is a clear classification of principles that guide your behavior and keep your life on the right track https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/healthy-personal-value-system-behavior-life-right-track/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/healthy-personal-value-system-behavior-life-right-track/#respond Wed, 15 Aug 2018 15:04:29 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=73187 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/healthy-personal-value-system-behavior-life-right-track/feed/ 0 The News Can Bring About Unwanted Anxiety https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/news-bring-unwanted-anxiety/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/news-bring-unwanted-anxiety/#respond Fri, 15 Jun 2018 17:55:39 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=71596 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/news-bring-unwanted-anxiety/feed/ 0 Focuses of therapy for Black women: Lack of validation, stigma, relationships, and more https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/focuses-therapy-african-american-women/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/focuses-therapy-african-american-women/#comments Mon, 04 Jun 2018 14:11:35 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=71281 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/focuses-therapy-african-american-women/feed/ 1 What Constitutes An Unhealthy Lifestyle? Can An Unhealthy Lifestyle Lead to Depression? https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/unhealthy-lifestyle-leading-depression/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/unhealthy-lifestyle-leading-depression/#respond Tue, 08 May 2018 17:13:19 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=70617 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/unhealthy-lifestyle-leading-depression/feed/ 0 Why Is Connecting with Others Important? https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/connecting-others-important/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/connecting-others-important/#comments Fri, 04 May 2018 21:18:16 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=70521 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/connecting-others-important/feed/ 3 What is Gratitude? Is It the Key to Happiness? https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/gratitude-key-to-happiness/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/gratitude-key-to-happiness/#comments Fri, 04 May 2018 21:14:03 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=70519 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/gratitude-key-to-happiness/feed/ 1 Spend Time Alone Without Feeling Lonely: A Simple, Beneficial Self-Care Strategy https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/spend-time-alone-without-feeling-lonely-self-care-strategy/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/spend-time-alone-without-feeling-lonely-self-care-strategy/#respond Fri, 04 May 2018 21:09:06 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=70517 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/spend-time-alone-without-feeling-lonely-self-care-strategy/feed/ 0 How Can Positive Affirmations Change My Life? https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/positive-affirmations-change-life/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/positive-affirmations-change-life/#respond Fri, 04 May 2018 20:56:57 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=70515 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/positive-affirmations-change-life/feed/ 0 Why Is Sleep So Important? How Can I Incorporate It Into My Self-Care Routine? https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/sleep-important-incorporate-self-care-routine/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/sleep-important-incorporate-self-care-routine/#respond Fri, 04 May 2018 20:48:51 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=70513 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/sleep-important-incorporate-self-care-routine/feed/ 0 Exercising and Eating Well: These Two Self-Care Practices Are Vital to Your Wellbeing https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/exercising-eating-self-care-practices-vital-wellbeing/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/exercising-eating-self-care-practices-vital-wellbeing/#respond Fri, 04 May 2018 20:43:53 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=70511 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/exercising-eating-self-care-practices-vital-wellbeing/feed/ 0 Mental Health Days: What Are They? 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