Keeping Faith Traditions Alive This Holiday Season

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By: Rev. Jeremy Shoulta, Senior Pastor, FBC Gainesville As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, faith communities must remain committed to engaging individuals and families who struggle with the mental and emotional […]

To Worry or Not to Worry, That is the Question

By: Dr. Marshall Bruner, Clinical Director, Center Point Counseling “How much is too much?” “When do I say yes?” “When do I say no?” “Is it okay to stop worrying so […]

Like Reeds and Cedars

By: Jeff Thompson, Chaplain, NGHS There is a story about a reed that grew alongside a river. As time went by, the reed continued to produce many shoots. Because its roots […]

Exhausted by the news of 2020? Try these 6 tips

By Shannon Casas, Editor-in-Chief of the Gainesville Times In March, tens of thousands of people were seeking news about the coronavirus. It didn’t take too long before the amount of news about the […]

Strange Days Indeed

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by Reese Daniel, Retired COO of Eagle Overlook Recovery for Adolescents, Community Advocate “Nobody told me there’d be days like these, Strange days indeed.” John Lennon Every cell of my […]

Turning In

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By: Dr. Susanne Stribling, Licensed Psychologist & Partner, 360 Therapy, LLC It is hard to avoid the signs of uncertainty these days. We drive by empty schools. Quiet restaurants. Baseball, […]

Building a Life Worth Living

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by Stacy Ekmark, LCSW, NGPG Many of the skills that are used in therapy for people dealing with depression, anxiety and PTSD can apply to everyone, both adults and children and […]