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Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Hi Everyone,In case you didn’t know, October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month! As a woman-owned and operated counseling business, we were honored to sponsor the vigil hosted by Hope & Safety Alliance earlier this week on October 1st.We attended to stand in solidarity with survivors and show our unwavering support. The vigil was a heartfelt and beautiful ceremony, filled with powerful stories of survival and moments of remembrance for those lost to domestic violence. It Read more…

By Path of Hope Counseling, ago

January perception

January 2020 is ending soon. New Years resolutions are still in motion for some, a continuous attempt for others, a distant memory for most, and was a passing thought for many on December 31. As the winter weather begins to settle into many areas near and far, so do the common ‘winter blues’ or Seasonal Affective Disorder, or more severe mental health issues appear more noticeable to you or those close to you. Any time Read more…

By Path of Hope Counseling, ago

Seasonal Awareness

Holiday seasons are in full swing. Along with the joyous occasions comes the stress of planning, anticipating, nagging/ being nagged, and people pleasing. There are likely other stresses as well. Some of those would be sadness of lost loved ones, guilt of inability to meet expectations, or worry of how you or family or friends might present selves. Stress from self, work, and your own expectations can spiral into increased anxiety and/or depression. All this Read more…

By Path of Hope Counseling, ago

Energy

It is that time of year again! The autumn season is in full swing, and winter is slowly approaching. Along with seasonal changes come possible energy changes. What does this mean, you might ask? For children, it might seem like their energy has increased while yours (the adult parent or stander-by) is quickly losing energy! Children do not gain energy, but rather, it becomes pent up after being in school during the day and then Read more…

By Path of Hope Counseling, ago

Healthy eating & water, good mix

How you eat and what you drink impacts the way you will focus throughout the day. Plenty of research shows eating healthy and consuming an average of 8 cups of 8 ounces of water each day helps in daily brain function. Follow the link to the article written by Forbes dietitian and health coach on the “Top 5 Brain-Boosting Foods You Should Be Eating” (https://www.forbes.com/…/jessc…/2018/03/12/top-brain-foods/…) Note, that after this article an article on “Alternatives to Read more…

By Path of Hope Counseling, ago