Anxiety & Gratitude
Tame Anxiety with Gratitude A common theme in mental health right now is anxiety. Our friends over at Restoring Connections Counseling Center put together this
How to Care for Yourself During Social Distancing
This post on caring for yourself during social distancing is adopted and shared with permission from Mental Health First Aid USA. Social Distancing Isolation
Grief Counseling in Wilmington, NC
How to Cope with Grief Loss comes in many different forms. Coping with the loss of someone or something in your life is one of
10 Signs of Depression
Major depressive disorder causes changes to a person’s mood, appetite, sleep, and overall demeanor. It can feel like a dark cloud and that there is
The Foundations of Good Mental Health
These are the basic foundation and building blocks of mental health: sleep, nutrition, and exercise. They don’t fix everything but they can go a long
Moving Forward: Learning about Child Sex Abuse
Moving Forward After Learning About Childhood Sexual Assault The #metoo movement has brought forward survivors’ stories and the media outlets are paying attention. From Harry
Surviving Opinions on Social Media
Surviving your Newsfeed We’ve all experienced it. You’re scrolling on Instagram and you see a controversial post from a friend that surprises you. You’ve become
5 Reasons Why Dry January is Worth It
Dry January has been popular is recent years and has been gaining in popularity each year. Dry January is when you don’t drink alcohol for
What to Expect: Your First Therapy Session
It is a courageous decision to enter into therapy and seek help. Often, people put off coming to counseling until they absolutely have to get
How to Say No (without sounding mean)
How to Say No (without sounding mean) We frequently see folks at LMV Counseling who are kind-hearted and giving people. They are the folks that
E-cigarettes and Vaping
You’ve seen the stories on the news almost nightly about e-cigarettes. You’ve wondered where did this vaping trend come from? Why are so many teens
How to Help After a Traumatic Event
How to Help After a Traumatic Event Life happens. Scary and upsetting events happen. As loving friends and family members, you want to help those