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https://giordanocounselingservices.org/its-been-a-while-since-i-posted-anything-here/

It's been a while since I posted anything here. - Giordano Counseling Services, Inc. We provide multifaceted, comprehensive, proven, principled, integrative approaches to compassionately understand & help the people we serve to thrive in life

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Self-compassion phrases to support you in any moment. 🙏🏽🪷🪴🗣

• May I be free from fear
• May I treat myself with kindness
• May I love myself just as I am
• May I know my own goodness
• May I give myself the compassion that I need

Note, my Giordano Counseling Services page has been hacked. I’m trying to resolve this.

Photos of my office. this is where the work happens. LOL

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Listen to Shirley Wheeler’s story, circa 1970-71, in light of what’s happening today.

Listen to: She had an illegal abortion in 1970 — and was charged with manslaughter — Apple News In Conversation In 1971, Shirley Wheeler became the first woman to be criminally charged for having an abortion. She was convicted of manslaughter and faced up to 20 years in prison. In the latest season of the podcast Slow Burn, host Susan Matthews explores what happened to Wheeler in the years leading up to the R...

What is behind the "War on Drugs," and what have been the consequences?

Jun. 18, 1971 | The 'War on Drugs' Begins in America Learn more about our history of racial injustice.

Back at it

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As a licensed clinical mental health counselor in North Carolina I have to turn away many seekers of my services who have Medicare as their primary insurance because as a counselor I am unable to bill Medicare. Please consider supporting this important legislation that would lead licensed counselors bill Medicare.

We need access to counseling services now! (H.R.432/S.828) The Mental Health Access Improvement Act (S. 828/H.R. 432) would close the gap in federal law that prevents mental health counselors from being recognized as Medicare providers. This legislation would give Medicare beneficiaries access to more than...

I have started following and listening to Lisa Sharon Harper. Below is one of her podcasts. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freedom-road-podcast/id1342811935?i=1000485407553
Enjoy

‎Freedom Road Podcast: The Poor People's Campaign on Apple Podcasts ‎Show Freedom Road Podcast, Ep The Poor People's Campaign - Jul 18, 2020

Check out my latest website blog post regarding contacting me for services. *e-mail is the key word*
https://giordanocounselingservices.org/credentials-and-experience/lessons-learned-from-trials-and-triumphs/

Dr. Giordano's Blog Dr. Giordano's trials and triumphs have taught him valuable lessons he would like to share with you. Blogging is how he passes these on

Just a reminder for those seeking counseling services with me, I’m working off a wait list. To contact me, please don’t call. Instead, follow the contact link through my website giordanocounselingservices.org and email me your information

Some interesting news: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-022-00403-0

Heart-disease risk soars after COVID — even with a mild case Massive study shows a long-term, substantial rise in risk of cardiovascular disease, including heart attack and stroke, after a SARS-CoV-2 infection.

It's my last work day, savor the weekend y'all!

Another great episode, related to my guiding phrase for 2022:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/small-things-often/id1498172564?i=1000549158893

‎Small Things Often: How to Curb Your Expectations on Apple Podcasts ‎Show Small Things Often, Ep How to Curb Your Expectations - Jan 27, 2022

A good episode emphasizing something I find myself saying often in session, "Understanding IS the solution." Said differently, "People don't care what you know until they know that you care. There is no better way to demonstrate our care than to empathize with someone. That is to sit with them in their suffering without trying to solve it.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/small-things-often/id1498172564?i=1000548933637

‎Small Things Often: Why You Should Stop Trying to Fix Your Partner's Feelings on Apple Podcasts ‎Show Small Things Often, Ep Why You Should Stop Trying to Fix Your Partner's Feelings - Jan 25, 2022

My account was hacked, please disregard any Facebook messages from me today

Good information on COVID-19 from the CDC. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mmwr-weekly-covid-19-briefing/id1527064197?i=1000547003067

‎MMWR Weekly COVID-19 Briefing: Week of December 27, 2021 on Apple Podcasts ‎Show MMWR Weekly COVID-19 Briefing, Ep Week of December 27, 2021 - Jan 5, 2022

Happy Monday. I'm working remotely today, but plan to come into the office tomorrow morning for some scheduled in-person appointments.

https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/testing/tracker/overview/all

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html

https://covid19.who.int/measures

There’s some good data out there to help inform our decisions about how to manage life during the pandemic today. If we all track the evolving scientific information, do our part to limit the spread of misinformation, do what’s shown to keep us safe: testing, quarantine, masking, vaccination, boosters, limited numbers of people gathering, etc, we can get through this.

Johns Hopkins University - 40x

Happy Monday. It looks like my first day back at my office will be remote due to flash floods and travel restrictions. Be safe

Just a reminder that our office is closed until 01/03/2022. Happy new year! Enjoy your winter break/vacation if you’re taking one. Blessings

Happy Monday! Looking forward to Christmas and som much needed time off from 12/23 until 01/03/2022. What are your plans for Christmas 7the New Year?

Happy Monday! Hoping you all are enjoying the beautiful weather and get outside today. Savor this :)

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Happy Tuesday! We had a great time celebrating my birthday last week in NOLA. thank you Lisa.

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A great read/listen. Be cautious about assuming we know what someone is feeling based upon how they look

Listen to: Your Boss Wants to Spy on Your Inner Feelings — Scientific American Tech companies from Amazon to small start-ups use AI to analyze your feelings in job interviews and public spaces. But the method is prone to racial and gender bias

Happy Monday! Feeling grateful and looking forward to expressing my gratitude this thanksgiving week

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