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An Interview with LaNita Jefferson and Ashley Waddington             In recognition of Black History Month, this issue of the Mental Health Blog looks a little different. In order to gain perspective on black mental health from a counselor’s lens, I interviewed LaNita Jefferson and Ashley Waddington, the founders of Carolina Assessment Services. Counseling different culturalContinue reading “Black Mental Health”

While the holidays can be a joyous time for many, they also come in bearing many unique stressors. Oftentimes, it is our family who know how to push our buttons the best. The expectations of the holidays means that tensions are high, and with tension comes anxiety, fatigue, and sadness.1 If you feel guilty forContinue reading “Getting Through the Holidays”

Defining Grief and Loss Though grief and loss are universal experiences, they are not experienced or perceived in the same way among individuals. Sometimes there are cultural differences surrounding grief and loss. Many cultures and religions have their own take on death and some form of afterlife. However, grief and loss do not always haveContinue reading “Loss and Grief”

When going through a tough situation, what keeps us going? How do we bounce back continuously from the stressors of life? Resilience is our ability to more easily adjust to and accept change, even if it is negative change. Situations that can put people at risk for developing unhealthy patterns or mental health problems includeContinue reading “Resilience”

There are many ways we can take care of ourselves and engage in self-care. It takes many forms, and the concept of self-care has been made more common through popular culture. It can also be helpful in managing our levels of stress.  The American Psychological Association published a list of evidence-based methods to deal withContinue reading “Self-Care”

Depression can be a lot to deal with. It can be draining, frustrating, and even isolating. No two people experience it the same, and that’s okay. You are not alone in experiencing this, and your feelings are valid.  In the Moment Self-Reflection Try to identify how your depression manifests. Do you sleep too much, orContinue reading “Managing Depression”

Having anxiety can be a daily battle. Or you might only feel anxious once in a while. No matter the duration or severity of your anxiety, you are valid and your feelings matter. It’s when anxiety starts regularly and negatively impacting our daily lives that we need to take a step back and find healthyContinue reading “Managing Anxiety”

It might seem weird, that first session with a complete stranger, but that weird feeling is normal. During your first appointment, it is fairly easy – you’ll come in, meet with your therapist, and they’ll dig right into all your business. Kidding! You’ll come in, meet with your therapist, and you will go through anContinue reading “What to expect during your FIRST appointment..”

Have you been feeling down lately? Feeling like you can’t control your emotions? Or, just feeling like you need someone other than a friend to talk to? Then, therapy is for you. In a world where there is a stigma around mental health and therapy, we’re here to tell you it’s completely fine and normalContinue reading “Benefits of Therapy”