Mindfulness: What Is it, Why Does it Matter, and How to Start Practicing
By: Charlene L. Myers, LPC, NCC, CCTP In today’s fast paced-world, it’s easy to feel like our minds are always racing. We tend to move through the day on “autopilot,” […]
Love That Stays: The Power of Connection Across a Lifetime
By Janet Walden, Director of Strategic Initiatives, Wellroot Family Services Artwork created by Rev. April McGlothin-Eller Love shows up in many forms. Sometimes it’s a moment of celebration, but more […]
Positive Steps Toward a Healthier You
By Gwen Hawn, Registered Dietitian & UGA Extension Hall County Family & Consumer Sciences Agent The start of a new year often prompts reflection on the previous year and consideration […]
Coping When the Season is Not the Way it was Supposed to Be
By Rev. Chris Jennings, Director of Spiritual Care, Northeast Georgia Health System While the holiday season can be a time for joy, fun, food, lights and treats, it can also […]
No Person Left Behind
By: Andrew Davenport, Founder & Executive Director, A New Veteran The month of November holds a lot of significance for us as a country–and not just for the holiday involving […]
Finding Peace in the Jolly Holidays
By: Tonya Douglas, Clinical Director, Center Point The holidays always elicit a variety of emotions. For some, it’s the most wonderful time of the year. For others…not so much. From […]
September is Suicide Prevention Month-Help Build a Culture of Care
By: Parhis Howard, Director, The Compass Center, United Way of Hall County If you or someone you know is struggling and contemplating suicide, call a friend, family member, teacher, doctor, […]
Raising Digital Natives: A Guide to Healthy Tech Use for Kids and Teens
By: Dr. Marshall Bruner, Brenau Center for Counseling and Psychological Services Technology is everywhere—and for our children, it’s as natural as breathing. From tablets in preschool classrooms to social media […]
Life’s Learning Curves
By: Wendy Teo, Secondary Schools Lead Counselor & Dee Siphambili, Elementary Schools Lead Counselor, Gainesville City School District Summer is a magical time for students. Everything they’ve worked for during the school […]
The Venn Diagram of Physical Health and Mental Health
Our minds and emotions can be greatly affected by how we treat our bodies. We know that physical health plays a role in mental health, but sometimes it can be […]