Posted: August 1, 2019
“Why would I make excuses for myself?” is a common response I get from clients when I talk about self-compassion. My response is normally something along the lines of “would it be OK if you COULD excuse yourself?”. Or, “What if in order to find…
Posted: April 23, 2019
We are so happy to announce that on May 1st, 2019 Isom E. White LCSW will be opening his new office in Smyrna / Vinings Georgia. We will be sad to see him leave the Athens area, but he will be a tremendous addition…
Posted: November 28, 2018
Aaron Kirkwood, LAMFT, with Counseling Associates for Well-Being in Athens, GA talks about the importance of checking in with your stress level throughout the holiday season and why you might not want to skip self-care. If you would like to set up an appointment do…
Posted: May 31, 2018
May is Mental Health Awareness Month in the United States. Before the month slips away let me share some tips for improving your mental health. Check out my latest Youtube video on ways to improve mental health here. If you would be interested in setting…
Posted: April 19, 2017
If therapy is exercise for your brain, that makes me a personal trainer. Time to rethink my work wardrobe! I have a confession to make. If you promise to keep it just between us I will tell you. Agreed? So, sometimes my clients will say…
Posted: November 4, 2016
The Magic Five Hours is not a brand new concept from Dr. John Gottman. After reading about it, I was surprised that I hadn’t heard about it sooner. Just like so much else that has been developed by the Gottman Institute over the years the…