Carolinas Counseling Group of Charlotte

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INTERNET and PHONE SYSTEM are BACK! We are doing our best to catch up with emails and phone calls from today and over the weekend. Thank you for your patience! (See original post below)

The internet and phone system is down right now. We are working with spectrum to resolve the issue. If you are having difficulty reaching us, we will get back with you as soon as we can. I will update here when we’re back online

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With anxiety and depression on the rise across the nation, having a set of skills to cope with the ups and downs will serve you well. If you are in need of additional assistance, though, feel free to reach out to us. We would love to serve you! 704-752-8414

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If you notice this pattern in your relationships (spouse, coworker, parent, friend, etc.), you may need to set boundaries with that person (setting limits, leaving the house, getting courts involved). If you are experiencing domestic violence, there is help. Here is the hotline: 800-799-7233c

We are three weeks into 2024. How are you doing? Let us know in the comments, and then check in on one friend you haven't asked in a while.

With a new year comes new possibilities, challenges, and hopes. Sometimes, we fight with depression in these seasons; sometimes, anxiety. This diagram might help you know which one you - or someone you love - are battling. If you (or they) need someone to help, feel free to give us a call at 704-752-8414. Or visit us at www.carolinascounseling.com

Studies show that naming your emotions immediately releases their grip over you and reduces physiological distress. How many emotions can you name?

Let yourself feel the emotions then let them go 🥰

Are you caught in the loop? Give us a call in the New Year! 704-752-8414

Our front desk will be closed December 24-27. We will return calls beginning December 28. Counseling sessions will still be available by appointment only. Merry Christmas!

Happy Thanksgiving! Our front office will be closed Thurs-Mon in celebration of the Thanksgiving holiday. Counseling sessions will still be available during those days, by appointment only.

All relationships, even the most successful ones, have conflict. It is unavoidable. Fortunately, our research shows that it’s not the appearance of conflict, but rather how it’s managed that predicts the success or failure of a relationship. We say “manage” conflict rather than “resolve,” because relationship conflict is natural and has functional, positive aspects that provide opportunities for growth and understanding.

The first step in effectively managing conflict is to identify and counteract The Four Horsemen when they arrive in your conflict discussions. Thankfully, for every horseman there is an antidote, and you can learn how and when to use them here: https://bit.ly/3oYhyOK

Our very own Christy Braman is leading a one-time group that blends art with spirituality. Through the exercise of art and collage, you will come to new understandings and expressions of what God may be doing in your life. To sign up for the group or ask more questions, reach out to [email protected]. The flyer is posted here.

Meet Lauren Ivey, a licensed clinical addiction specialist at Carolinas Counseling Group of Charlotte.

During COVID, the use of alcohol and recreational drugs was on the rise. People were trying to cope with unforeseen circumstances, and now that the world is trying to move forward addictions have formed that are hard to shake.

Lauren can help! She is licensed in both NC and SC, and accepts several major insurance carriers, including BCBS. If you or a loved one is struggling with an addiction, give her a call at 704-752-8414. Or visit her link: https://carolinascounseling.info/lauren

Take a moment to observe the world around you. First, take a few deep breaths. Breathe deep into your belly. Then, look around. Find 5 things you can SEE, 4 things you can TOUCH, 3 things you can HEAR, 2 things you can SMELL, and 1 thing you can TASTE (even just the inside of your mouth or a mint or coffee).

Enjoy a truly mindful moment today. Oh how we Humans have much to learn🐾❤️

Sometimes it’s the little things - significant, hard, little things.

Friday Thoughts
Credit: The Just, Girl. Project

Taking a moment for yourself doesn't have to take all day or cost any money. Take some time and recharge. Use one of the ideas below and let us know what you chose in the comments below.

Steven is a gifted therapist who works with teens and adults on a variety of concerns, including anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, executive function, and career work. He is trained in EMDR which is a specialized therapy for trauma. If you would like to set up an appointment with Steven or any of our therapists, please give us a call at 704-752-8414.

https://carolinascounseling.info/steven

COUNSELOR SPOTLIGHT: Mackenzie Brown

Mackenzie enjoys working with adolescents and teens, adult women, and couples in various stages of their relationships.

She desires to create a compassionate and safe space for all of her clients, helping them see their own resiliency. She focuses on the client and serves as a guide and support for them in an open and accepting environment.

Mackenzie believes the most healing and hope comes when a client has the freedom to take the reins of their own therapeutic process.

She is married to her best friend, Chris, and enjoys working out, reading, and writing in her free time.

If you would like to set up an appointment with Mackenzie, give us a call at 704-752-8414 or visit this link: https://carolinascounseling.info/contact-us

We can't control other people or even all the circumstances around us. What we can control is how we respond. We can respond with anger and despair, with hope and grace. If you need someone to walk with you through hard circumstances or relationships, let us journey with you. Visit us at www.carolinascounseling.com and we would love to.

Your choices determine your direction in life, and if you take ownership of this, then you can own your destiny. Complaining and griping without trying to do anything about a situation is essentially denying the power of choice, and it will keep you stuck in a place of resentment. You are responsible for the choices you make, even if sometimes those choices feel out of your control. You can take ownership of your choices and use them to create a life that you're proud of.

Visit boundaries.me for more tips about making choices.

Learning is an error-prone process. If you’re not making mistakes here and there, chances are you’re not taking the necessary (and often uncomfortable) steps needed to improve!

Helpful advice from the back of a moving truck. What are you storing that you need to speak?