The Dallas Whole Life Counseling team is thrilled to welcome Zayle Griffin to our practice. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, Zayle brings a wealth of experience and a passion for mindfulness and philosophy to her work with clients. Zayle offers encouragement, insight, and non-judgmental guidance to help her clients navigate life’s challenges and promote emotional… CONTINUE
6 Mental Health Tips: Practical Steps for Daily Wellness with Depression
by Jennifer Mudarrie, LICSW Did you know that one-third of U.S. adults have symptoms of depression or anxiety and 47.4% of adults 18 to 29 years showed signs of anxiety or depression? So many of us struggle to make it through days filled with obligations, commitments, and plans. Feeling this way is overwhelming and can… CONTINUE
Getting Ahead of Your Anxiety
By Charles Jarvis, LMHC As people, we measure success in productivity and the need to be in motion. Each day I hear people recite all the tasks they wish to accomplish during the day, and will commonly become overwhelmed by the ever growing list. We tend to plan constantly, which sometimes is great – however… CONTINUE
Combating Negativity to See the Big Picture
by Charles Jarvis, LMHC I recently got the chance to take a day and do something just for me. I spend a lot of time thinking about what I wanted to do, focusing on what could be restorative and healing for me. I was surprised to find this took a lot more thought than I… CONTINUE
Social Media, Parenting and Mental Health
By Charles Jarvis, LMHC There has always been a benefit to speaking to someone directly, which seems to be changing at a rapid rate thanks to social media. We used to be able to look someone in the eye, view body language, and be awarded opportunities to read subtle cues. Now with the online era,… CONTINUE
Escaping Anxiety: Simple Suggestions Which Make All the Difference
By Charles Jarvis, LMHC Many of us had to find a way to manage our stress this past year. Whether it is managing financial concerns, finding childcare, or trying to keep assets – anxiety was high for many. In a historic year in mental health, many clinicians are seeing heightened divorce rate, relapses in substance… CONTINUE
Want to boost your mood? Practice a daily mantra
By Jennifer Rego, LICSW Have you ever practiced mindfulness or gratitude before? Did you know it can allow you to focus on being aware of your thoughts and making them more conscious? As mental health awareness develops around mindfulness and neuroplasticity, neurologists determined that once a brain has reached a relaxed state of mind, it… CONTINUE
How to Forgive and Move On
We all likely have people in our lives who hurt us. Sometimes we hurt ourselves. But rather than hold onto the pain, it’s important to learn to let it go in a healthy way. Only then can real healing begin. We say “learn” because it’s difficult for most people to let go of pain. Often,… CONTINUE
The Magic Pill and Mental Health
By Charles Jarvis, LMHC It is common when seeing someone struggling with their mental health or in crisis to ask me “can you just give me a pill to make this all better?” The answer to that question is no. While some medications can help alleviate symptoms, no medications will completely reduce all mental health… CONTINUE
5 Ways to Evaluate Your Relationship After Change
By Jennifer Rego, MSW, LICSW In previous articles we discussed personal growth and challenges during the pandemic. But, it’s also important to look at how this time has impacted our most intimate relationships. If you are coupled or otherwise partnered, it is important to reflect on your relationship – especially in times of significant change…. CONTINUE