Stress Management
Back to School and Mental Health
Back to school and Mental Health I have always loved the changing of the seasons, and the movement from summer into fall is no exception. The temperature in the evenings…
Read MoreAm I Experiencing Normal Grief or Am I Depressed?
Grief is a natural response to loss. We all grieve in different ways. Normal Grief is a natural, intense, and may lessen in a matter of weeks or months allowing you to return to your daily routine. Normal Grief can interfere with depression and emotional or mental concerns you may already be dealing with. A mental health professional can support you in your grief, help to manage your depression, and improve your mental health.
Read MoreThe Plight of Immigrant Families and Individuals
My heart goes out to immigrant population wherever you are. There are so many things you all deal with in this country. In the process of acculturation and inculturation, you all have great struggles.
Read MoreWhat Your Therapist Does on Vacation
Do you ever wonder what your therapist does when they go on vacation from the Fountain Hill Center? Of course, everyone’s vacation time is different. However, I have been encouraged…
Read MoreMeditation: A Radical Act of Love and Sanity
We live in a world filled with distressing events. Tornadoes, mass shootings, and political scandals are all over our newsfeeds. Our daily lives often consist of responding to demands that…
Read MoreServicios de consejería en español ya están disponibles
El centro Fountain Hill le da la bienvenida a nuestra nueva consejera Lisbet Brito, MA, LPC. Lisbet estará viendo clientes en nuestra oficina de Grand Rapids los lunes por la…
Read MoreGoals: Achieve by Telling Your Own Story
Yesterday Otha Brown joined students of Muskegon Community College’s College Success Seminar for “Midterm Motivation.” Otha talked to students about achieving their long term goals by overcoming the negative stories…
Read MoreSimple Yet Effective EMDR Treatment Brings Hope
A handful of years ago I had a client that was working on anger management issues. He was a military veteran struggling with issues related to trauma. Together we decided…
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