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Preventing suicide is a hot button issue with us. We beg for suicide to stop, but since we couldn't stop the suicides of the ones we loved the very most (YOU CA...N'T PREVENT WHAT YOU CAN'T PREDICT), we are doubtful, even resistant, when people start talking about prevention. Certainly I fully support those who are in that battle and I want nothing more than for them to reduce the numbers of suicides. So what CAN I DO? This YOU ARE NOT ALONE message hits me. I know lonely people - I can invite a friend or acquaintance for lunch (or text or call). If I see signs of despair, I can ASK the question, "Are you thinking life isn't worth living?" I can LISTEN without judging. I can ENCOURAGE. I can BE THERE. I can HELP find HELP. I can ENLIST others who will SUPPORT. I can make a difference.YOU ARE NOT ALONE. -jb- See more

As wonderful as this article is articulated it can trigger someone dealing with grief or trauma. Especially a combination of the two...related to suicide. Please read with caution... 1-800-273-8255 Suicide Hotline... Call our office to meet with a therapist... 678-941-3795

You know what's better than saying "this food is good for you"? Tell them what foods do in their body! Why do I keep sharing this message? Because we keep selli...ng our kids short labeling foods and good/bad, healthy/unhealthy. Here are some examples of messages I like for different ages: For 2-3yo kids I usually break it down by color. Although it's not 100% accurate, it’s a good framework to get started. Red: gives you a strong heart Orange: helps you see in the dark Yellow: helps your body heal cuts Green: gives you super powers to fight off sickness Blue and Purple: Give you a strong brain White: gives you energy For 4s and 5s you can start being more specific - like carrots and sweet potatoes help you be able to see in the dark. Clementines help your skin heal cuts. Broccoli helps your night vision, your skin heal, AND your bones be strong. For 4s/5s and 6s you can introduce the idea that some foods do a lot of things in their bodies and some foods do a few things. For 6s and 7s you can introduce the concept of vitamins and minerals - tell them HOW carrots protect their night vision (via vitamin A). Learn about the body. For 8s and 9s - learn even more about different things in foods. And so on. All the while, model the way you want your kids to eat in your home and serve them the balanced diet you want them to eat. That's more powerful than anything you could ever tell them. If you need help getting your child to try new foods, my free child eating guide From Stress to Success - 4 Ways to Help Your Child Eat Better without Losing Your Mind is in my bio @kids.eat.in.color #kidseatincolor See more

Shared by a friend. She is spot on, as the pandemic continues our suicide rate/overdose rate of teenagers has also skyrocketed! Pay attention, as best you can, as a parent in the subtle ways others may be asking for "help". We are taking new patients, ages 3 to 65 and discounted rates for medicare holders, essentials works such as cops, nurses, teachers and of course military active/retired. Call to speak to Cristy at 678-941-3795 to schedule an evaluation/intake appointment.... Feel free to visit my profile on Psychology.com for additional information about insurance, my style of therapy etc.. Best wishes, Stephanie Simmons Cole, LPC