For A Whole Life, LLC
For A Whole Life, LLC is a therapy practice that provides holistic mental health services online.
"When we are passionate about something or someone it can motivate us to make a decision when we need to get something accomplished. So this is good thing. If we didnโt feel strongly about whatโs happening we might procrastinate to the point of neglect. Nevertheless, when we act too quickly we are vulnerable to messing things up for ourselves and others. It is very easy to make poor choices or act poorly because we are so wrapped-up emotionally. It is natural to want to act or make quick or hasty decisions when our passions run high. Yet, it is better to pause and think about what is happening so we can respond in a better way.
There is a Scripture that encourages us to pause before we respond. In the book of James we read, let every person, be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to wrath; for the anger of man does not produce the right way to live before God. When we do this the chances of responding well and making better decisions are greatly increased. We should also know that we might need to pause in minutes, hours, weeks, or years. Timing is often crucial.
While pausing we should consider if our action or decision is helping or hurting our relationship with God. This is important for the people of faith because, above all, we want to please God. Secondly, does our action or decision appeal to our higher or lower nature. This will help us to know where are feelings are coming from. The Holy Spirit and our conscience will help us with this, providing we are trying to stay close to God. Thirdly, does what I am about to do or say help or hurt others. The people of faith are required to treat others the way they want to be treated. This is the best way no matter how we are treated. Blessings always and remember God loves you!"- Christian Counseling Directory
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An important reminder if youโre going to be around someone who pushes your buttons this week๐
Remember what others say and do does not define you in any way, it is a perception of what they see and feel.
So don't take on their personal energy as if it's you, because it is not.
Speak up in a strong kind way if it feels like the right thing to do, or most often we simply walk away and wish them well from afar.
People who say really hurtful things are not worth your time and energy in the moment.โค๏ธโ๐ฉน
(When someone spews something really hurtful, donโt pick it up and hold it and rub it into your heart and snuggle with it and carry it around for a long time. Donโt even put energy into kicking it to the curb. You gotta see it and step OVER it or go AROUND it and keep on going.-Brenรฉ Brown)
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May is National Mental Health Awareness Month. As a nation we have been through a lot. Specifically with COVID-19 and all that encompasses it- death of friends and/or family members, working from home, quarantining, disrupted schedules, lack of social interaction, and more... However now is the time for healing, reaching out, and connecting in safe ways by acknowledging that itโs okay to not be okay.
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๐๐จ๐ฐ ๐๐จ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐๐๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ ๐ ๐ ๐จ๐จ๐ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ ๐ข๐ฏ๐๐ซ? Part of it will be dwelling on God's forgiveness of you through Christ Jesus.
"Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you" - Ephesians 4:32
Forgiven people forgive people, by the power of the Holy Spirit โฃ
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When should you explore couples counseling?
We typically feel most confident in areas of our lives where we have support, and our relationships are no different. Research shows that couples who seek help early have the best chance of thriving even during difficult times. It can be especially helpful to seek guidance for yourself and your loved one during big life events and transitions.
Working with a trained professional is an investment in your relationship and overall well-being. On the Gottman Relationship Blog, Terri A. Ammirati, LCPC (Ammirati Counseling) offers tips to help you seek support for your relationship: https://bit.ly/2Zv2UW5
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WHO WE ARE
Melissa Nugent is a License Clinical Social Worker with over ten years experience providing therapeutic services to individuals and families. Melissa is a graduate of Central Connecticut State University where she obtained her Bachelors Degree in Social Work. She then went on to pursue her Master Degree in Social Work from Andrews University where she had an emphasis in mental health and Marriage and Family Therapy.
Melissa is the founder of For A Whole Life. Her approaches are holistic. She believes that healing involves caring for the mind, body and spirit. She works collaboratively with her clientsโ medical doctor, nutritionist or other healthcare providers in order to ensure that they are achieving their true potential in all aspects of life. She also uses a combination of therapeutic approaches that is unique to each client but is not limited to; helping clients change their negative way of thinking to one that is more positive, play therapy and assist client in focusing on solutions rather than problems. Her specialty involves working with individuals who are experiencing depression, relationship issues, anger issues, anxiety, low self-esteem, stress related and life transition issues. Additionally, she provides individual and family therapy to families with children who are experiencing behavioral concerns by equipping them with the tools they need to navigate and overcome these challenges.