Lotus Counseling Services of Athens, LLC

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Try to get coping BINGO

I am now offering telehealth sessions for anyone in the state of Georgia. For more information call 706-206-5291 or visit my website at www.lotuscounselingofathens.com

Wise words from Brene Brown.

You know what? I’m gonna tell you something I’m not hearing a whole lot of right now. For just a minute, just a moment out of your day, don’t count your blessin...gs. Don’t tell yourself how lucky you are and don’t remind yourself how many people have it worse. Confused? Read on.... If you’re like me, you are overwhelmed and anxious and a little sad. You don’t know what’s coming and you don’t know which way is up. If you’re anything like me you are VERY uncomfortable. And I want to tell you, that’s okay. And I want to also tell you it’s okay to not be okay. And I want to tell you it’s okay to be pissed off about that. Spend a little time giving yourself a chance to be human. Sit in your discomfort. Don’t try to change it or talk yourself out of it, just feel it. Let it exist and observe it. So often we wind up feeling guilty in an effort to remind ourselves how we shouldn’t be feeling bad. And then we feel doubly bad. And this is a terrible recipe for self-loathing and intolerance. Let that go and for a small space in time, validate yourself and all of your icky feelings. Because, in truth, this really does suck. And then take a deep breath, wash your hands, and get back to counting those blessings, but maybe with a little more flexibility and forgiveness around the edges. We’re all in this together and we’re going to be okay, but we’re not okay right now and that’s important, too. #COVID_19 #SelfQuarantine #ItsOkToNotBeOk #SitInTheDiscomfort #BeHuman #BeKind #BeCongruent #MentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthTherapist #Therapist #Therapy #TherapistLife #AtlantaTherapist #AtlantaCounseling #Anxiety #Panic #OCD #Depression #Addiction #Trauma #PTSD #AddictionTherapist #TraumaTherapist #Recovery #TherapyWorks #AffirmingTherapy #InclusiveTherapy See more

Sometimes a simple reframing of thoughts can help reduce anxiety

From Blessing Manifesting

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So excited to be a part of reBlossom’s Birth, Baby and Mama Care Fair this year! It’s Wednesday Aug 7 from 5 - 7:30 @ the Athens Clarke County Library There will be tons of resources, demonstrations and door prizes Come join us! https://www.facebook.com/events/429223724581850/?ti=icl