Welcome to my Health Blog about Restoring Hope & Health. If you or someone you know is suicidal and needs immediate help, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255) or Text: HOME to 741741. I am a Board Certified and Licensed Professional Clinical Mental Health Counselor. Call or text (615) 556-8406 or email HopeHelp911@aol.com to contact me with questions or for a free consultation. There is ALWAYS HOPE! Diane Gammon
Tuesday, October 31, 2017
Monday, October 30, 2017
The Only Failure- Is In Not Trying
An Oldie but Goodie!
When many of us think of failure, we think of things not working out after we have tried something. This is not failure.
We think that failure is not accomplishing a goal we have set. This is not failure either.
Failure is not setting a goal in the first place.
Failure is in not trying at all.
It might be time to change the way that you look at failure.
The only Failure is in never ever even trying.
Also, you may have to attempt something more than once. You may have to attempt something a dozen, a hundred, or even a thousand times.
If it is important to you, the "no's" will not hold you back but rather be used as a teaching tool on how to try harder and differently the next attempt!
Just do not stop trying!
And- do not compare yourself to others!
We think that failure is not accomplishing a goal we have set. This is not failure either.
Failure is not setting a goal in the first place.
Failure is in not trying at all.
It might be time to change the way that you look at failure.
The only Failure is in never ever even trying.
Also, you may have to attempt something more than once. You may have to attempt something a dozen, a hundred, or even a thousand times.
If it is important to you, the "no's" will not hold you back but rather be used as a teaching tool on how to try harder and differently the next attempt!
Just do not stop trying!
And- do not compare yourself to others!
By Diane Davidson
Gammon M.S.
Clinical Mental Health Counselor
When many of us think of failure, we think of things not working out after we have tried something. This is not failure.
We think that failure is not accomplishing a goal we have set. This is not failure either.
Failure is not setting a goal in the first place.
Failure is in not trying at all.
It might be time to change the way that you look at failure.
The only Failure is in never ever even trying.
Also, you may have to attempt something more than once. You may have to attempt something a dozen, a hundred, or even a thousand times.
If it is important to you, the "no's" will not hold you back but rather be used as a teaching tool on how to try harder and differently the next attempt!
Just do not stop trying!
And- do not compare yourself to others!
“Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”Anonymous
When many of us think of failure, we think of things not working out after we have tried something. This is not failure.We think that failure is not accomplishing a goal we have set. This is not failure either.
Failure is not setting a goal in the first place.
Failure is in not trying at all.
It might be time to change the way that you look at failure.
The only Failure is in never ever even trying.
Also, you may have to attempt something more than once. You may have to attempt something a dozen, a hundred, or even a thousand times.
If it is important to you, the "no's" will not hold you back but rather be used as a teaching tool on how to try harder and differently the next attempt!
Just do not stop trying!
And- do not compare yourself to others!
“Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”Anonymous
CLICK HERE For Living With Hope Counseling Facebook Page AND "LIKE" IT!By Diane Davidson
Gammon M.S.
Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Open Full-Time Days - Monday through Saturday
With Evening Appointments
615-556-8406
Email- Diane@LivingWithHopeCounseling.com
Sliding Scale Fee for Individual Counseling Sessions
Free Support Groups for: Depression, Anxiety, Panic, Hopelessness, Trauma, PTSD, Abuse, and Grief and Loss (Including Miscarriage/ Stillbirth/ Infant loss)
Disclaimer- I am not a doctor and I am not giving out medical advice. My blogs are for information and inspirational purposes. Please consult your doctor before starting a new health regimen.
Diane Davidson Gammon MS is clinically supervised by Michael Loftis LCSW as she pursues LPC-MHSP licensure
Open Full-Time Days - Monday through Saturday
With Evening Appointments
615-556-8406
Email- Diane@LivingWithHopeCounseling.com
Sliding Scale Fee for Individual Counseling Sessions
Free Support Groups for: Depression, Anxiety, Panic, Hopelessness, Trauma, PTSD, Abuse, and Grief and Loss (Including Miscarriage/ Stillbirth/ Infant loss)
Disclaimer- I am not a doctor and I am not giving out medical advice. My blogs are for information and inspirational purposes. Please consult your doctor before starting a new health regimen.
Diane Davidson Gammon MS is clinically supervised by Michael Loftis LCSW as she pursues LPC-MHSP licensure
With Evening Appointments
615-556-8406
Email- Diane@LivingWithHopeCounseling.com
Sliding Scale Fee for Individual Counseling Sessions
Free Support Groups for: Depression, Anxiety, Panic, Hopelessness, Trauma, PTSD, Abuse, and Grief and Loss (Including Miscarriage/ Stillbirth/ Infant loss)
Disclaimer- I am not a doctor and I am not giving out medical advice. My blogs are for information and inspirational purposes. Please consult your doctor before starting a new health regimen.
Diane Davidson Gammon MS is clinically supervised by Michael Loftis LCSW as she pursues LPC-MHSP licensure
Friday, October 27, 2017
Pray For Safety & Peace
With protesting going on in my hometown this weekend, I ask for prayers for everyone's safety and especially for law enforcement.
Also, a gentle reminder to be kind to others.
ALL lives matter!
God Bless, Diane
Also, a gentle reminder to be kind to others.
ALL lives matter!
God Bless, Diane
Thursday, October 26, 2017
Make It a Good Day- And Don't Give Up!
Just Don't Try and ....have a good day- Make it a good day yourself!
You have a better chance of reaching your goals in life if you are clear about them, you come up with a plan and then you work toward them until you achieve them!
You are in control of your life.
Take control of your life and manage it------ so that your life and stress doesn't manage you!
The secret of success (and healing) is to get started and never give up!
Make it a good day and take steps toward your goals in life!
Your only limit is yourself.
Reference- Tracy, B. (2016) Just Shut Up and it!
You are capable of making healthy and positive decisions today!
Demonstrate self-love and make the most of your day and life!
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By Diane Davidson
Gammon M.S.
Clinical Mental Health Counselor
You have a better chance of reaching your goals in life if you are clear about them, you come up with a plan and then you work toward them until you achieve them!
You are in control of your life.
Take control of your life and manage it------ so that your life and stress doesn't manage you!
The secret of success (and healing) is to get started and never give up!
Make it a good day and take steps toward your goals in life!
Your only limit is yourself.
Reference- Tracy, B. (2016) Just Shut Up and it!
You are capable of making healthy and positive decisions today!
Demonstrate self-love and make the most of your day and life!
CLICK HERE For Living With Hope Counseling Facebook Page AND "LIKE" IT!
By Diane Davidson
Gammon M.S.
Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Open Full-Time Days - Monday through Saturday
With Evening Appointments
615-556-8406
Email- Diane@LivingWithHopeCounseling.com
Sliding Scale Fee for Individual Counseling Sessions
Free Support Groups for: Depression, Anxiety, Panic, Hopelessness, Trauma, PTSD, Abuse, and Grief and Loss (Including Miscarriage/ Stillbirth/ Infant loss)
Disclaimer- I am not a doctor and I am not giving out medical advice. My blogs are for information and inspirational purposes. Please consult your doctor before starting a new health regimen.
Diane Davidson Gammon MS is clinically supervised by Michael Loftis LCSW as she pursues LPC-MHSP licensure
Open Full-Time Days - Monday through Saturday
With Evening Appointments
615-556-8406
Email- Diane@LivingWithHopeCounseling.com
Sliding Scale Fee for Individual Counseling Sessions
Free Support Groups for: Depression, Anxiety, Panic, Hopelessness, Trauma, PTSD, Abuse, and Grief and Loss (Including Miscarriage/ Stillbirth/ Infant loss)
Disclaimer- I am not a doctor and I am not giving out medical advice. My blogs are for information and inspirational purposes. Please consult your doctor before starting a new health regimen.
Diane Davidson Gammon MS is clinically supervised by Michael Loftis LCSW as she pursues LPC-MHSP licensure
With Evening Appointments
615-556-8406
Email- Diane@LivingWithHopeCounseling.com
Sliding Scale Fee for Individual Counseling Sessions
Free Support Groups for: Depression, Anxiety, Panic, Hopelessness, Trauma, PTSD, Abuse, and Grief and Loss (Including Miscarriage/ Stillbirth/ Infant loss)
Disclaimer- I am not a doctor and I am not giving out medical advice. My blogs are for information and inspirational purposes. Please consult your doctor before starting a new health regimen.
Diane Davidson Gammon MS is clinically supervised by Michael Loftis LCSW as she pursues LPC-MHSP licensure
My Favorite Delicous (Healthy) Sandwich Ingredients
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By Diane Davidson
Gammon M.S.
Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Open Full-Time Days - Monday through Saturday
With Evening Appointments
615-556-8406
Email- Diane@LivingWithHopeCounseling.com
Sliding Scale Fee for Individual Counseling Sessions
Free Support Groups for: Depression, Anxiety, Panic, Hopelessness, Trauma, PTSD, Abuse, and Grief and Loss (Including Miscarriage/ Stillbirth/ Infant loss)
Disclaimer- I am not a doctor and I am not giving out medical advice. My blogs are for information and inspirational purposes. Please consult your doctor before starting a new health regimen.
Diane Davidson Gammon MS is clinically supervised by Michael Loftis LCSW as she pursues LPC-MHSP licensure
Open Full-Time Days - Monday through Saturday
With Evening Appointments
615-556-8406
Email- Diane@LivingWithHopeCounseling.com
Sliding Scale Fee for Individual Counseling Sessions
Free Support Groups for: Depression, Anxiety, Panic, Hopelessness, Trauma, PTSD, Abuse, and Grief and Loss (Including Miscarriage/ Stillbirth/ Infant loss)
Disclaimer- I am not a doctor and I am not giving out medical advice. My blogs are for information and inspirational purposes. Please consult your doctor before starting a new health regimen.
Diane Davidson Gammon MS is clinically supervised by Michael Loftis LCSW as she pursues LPC-MHSP licensure
With Evening Appointments
615-556-8406
Email- Diane@LivingWithHopeCounseling.com
Sliding Scale Fee for Individual Counseling Sessions
Free Support Groups for: Depression, Anxiety, Panic, Hopelessness, Trauma, PTSD, Abuse, and Grief and Loss (Including Miscarriage/ Stillbirth/ Infant loss)
Disclaimer- I am not a doctor and I am not giving out medical advice. My blogs are for information and inspirational purposes. Please consult your doctor before starting a new health regimen.
Diane Davidson Gammon MS is clinically supervised by Michael Loftis LCSW as she pursues LPC-MHSP licensure
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Wednesday, October 25, 2017
Alcoholism- The Dangers..........
The Dangers of Drinking Alcohol
Driving accidents
violence
sexual diseases from unprotected sex
abusive behaviors
Death from liver cirrhosis and acute pancreatitis
Irreversible neurological damage
increased risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer
alcohol dependence
depression
relationship problems
loss of employment
Fetal alcohol syndrome
Spontaneous abortion
low birth weight
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By Diane Davidson
Gammon M.S.
Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Open Full-Time Days - Monday through Saturday
With Evening Appointments
615-556-8406
Email- Diane@LivingWithHopeCounseling.com
Sliding Scale Fee for Individual Counseling Sessions
Free Support Groups for: Depression, Anxiety, Panic, Hopelessness, Trauma, PTSD, Abuse, and Grief and Loss (Including Miscarriage/ Stillbirth/ Infant loss)
Disclaimer- I am not a doctor and I am not giving out medical advice. My blogs are for information and inspirational purposes. Please consult your doctor before starting a new health regimen.
Diane Davidson Gammon MS is clinically supervised by Michael Loftis LCSW as she pursues LPC-MHSP licensure
Open Full-Time Days - Monday through Saturday
With Evening Appointments
615-556-8406
Email- Diane@LivingWithHopeCounseling.com
Sliding Scale Fee for Individual Counseling Sessions
Free Support Groups for: Depression, Anxiety, Panic, Hopelessness, Trauma, PTSD, Abuse, and Grief and Loss (Including Miscarriage/ Stillbirth/ Infant loss)
Disclaimer- I am not a doctor and I am not giving out medical advice. My blogs are for information and inspirational purposes. Please consult your doctor before starting a new health regimen.
Diane Davidson Gammon MS is clinically supervised by Michael Loftis LCSW as she pursues LPC-MHSP licensure
With Evening Appointments
615-556-8406
Email- Diane@LivingWithHopeCounseling.com
Sliding Scale Fee for Individual Counseling Sessions
Free Support Groups for: Depression, Anxiety, Panic, Hopelessness, Trauma, PTSD, Abuse, and Grief and Loss (Including Miscarriage/ Stillbirth/ Infant loss)
Disclaimer- I am not a doctor and I am not giving out medical advice. My blogs are for information and inspirational purposes. Please consult your doctor before starting a new health regimen.
Diane Davidson Gammon MS is clinically supervised by Michael Loftis LCSW as she pursues LPC-MHSP licensure
Tuesday, October 24, 2017
Your Beliefs & Habits- How They Formulate Your Actions
It is estimated that 95% of your actions are due to your habits.
Your actions and behaviors are determined by your habits of belief and how you are programmed in your mind.
Thus, the biggest obstacles of any type of success is your negative habits. Some of these habits are carried out unconsciously.
Habits are learned.
Further, the worse habits are based on how you self limit yourself. This is done in your thought process and then in your behaviors.
The demonstration of 'learned helplessness' then often kicks in.
Moreover, fear is the biggest roadblock to change and healing.
It is helpful to work on changing one habit at a time.
Chang your thought process and change your life!
Do not make excuses for yourself.
Create better habits and start to live more abundantly!
What is the first habit that you can work on changing?
Reference- Brian Tracey, "Just Shut Up and Do It!" 2016. Simple Truths Publishing
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By Diane Davidson
Gammon M.S.
Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Your actions and behaviors are determined by your habits of belief and how you are programmed in your mind.
Thus, the biggest obstacles of any type of success is your negative habits. Some of these habits are carried out unconsciously.
Habits are learned.
Further, the worse habits are based on how you self limit yourself. This is done in your thought process and then in your behaviors.
The demonstration of 'learned helplessness' then often kicks in.
Moreover, fear is the biggest roadblock to change and healing.
It is helpful to work on changing one habit at a time.
Chang your thought process and change your life!
Do not make excuses for yourself.
Create better habits and start to live more abundantly!
What is the first habit that you can work on changing?
Reference- Brian Tracey, "Just Shut Up and Do It!" 2016. Simple Truths Publishing
CLICK HERE For Living With Hope Counseling Facebook Page AND "LIKE" IT!
By Diane Davidson
Gammon M.S.
Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Open Full-Time Days - Monday through Saturday
With Evening Appointments
615-556-8406
Email- Diane@LivingWithHopeCounseling.com
Sliding Scale Fee for Individual Counseling Sessions
Free Support Groups for: Depression, Anxiety, Panic, Hopelessness, Trauma, PTSD, Abuse, and Grief and Loss (Including Miscarriage/ Stillbirth/ Infant loss)
Disclaimer- I am not a doctor and I am not giving out medical advice. My blogs are for information and inspirational purposes. Please consult your doctor before starting a new health regimen.
Diane Davidson Gammon MS is clinically supervised by Michael Loftis LCSW as she pursues LPC-MHSP licensure
Open Full-Time Days - Monday through Saturday
With Evening Appointments
615-556-8406
Email- Diane@LivingWithHopeCounseling.com
Sliding Scale Fee for Individual Counseling Sessions
Free Support Groups for: Depression, Anxiety, Panic, Hopelessness, Trauma, PTSD, Abuse, and Grief and Loss (Including Miscarriage/ Stillbirth/ Infant loss)
Disclaimer- I am not a doctor and I am not giving out medical advice. My blogs are for information and inspirational purposes. Please consult your doctor before starting a new health regimen.
Diane Davidson Gammon MS is clinically supervised by Michael Loftis LCSW as she pursues LPC-MHSP licensure
With Evening Appointments
615-556-8406
Email- Diane@LivingWithHopeCounseling.com
Sliding Scale Fee for Individual Counseling Sessions
Free Support Groups for: Depression, Anxiety, Panic, Hopelessness, Trauma, PTSD, Abuse, and Grief and Loss (Including Miscarriage/ Stillbirth/ Infant loss)
Disclaimer- I am not a doctor and I am not giving out medical advice. My blogs are for information and inspirational purposes. Please consult your doctor before starting a new health regimen.
Diane Davidson Gammon MS is clinically supervised by Michael Loftis LCSW as she pursues LPC-MHSP licensure
Depression, Anxiety, Grief, Trauma Support Group Tonight
Pre-screening and pre-registration is required for each meeting.
Email Diane:
Diane@LivingWithHopeCounseling.com or call or text 615-556-8406 to register or for more information
Diane Davidson Gammon MS is clinically supervised by Michael Loftis LCSW as she pursues LPC-MHSP licensure.
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By Diane Davidson
Gammon M.S.
Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Open Full-Time Days - Monday through Saturday
With Evening Appointments
615-556-8406
Email- Diane@LivingWithHopeCounseling.com
Sliding Scale Fee for Individual Counseling Sessions
Free Support Groups for: Depression, Anxiety, Panic, Hopelessness, Trauma, PTSD, Abuse, and Grief and Loss (Including Miscarriage/ Stillbirth/ Infant loss)
Have Hope! Renew Health! and...........
Open Full-Time Days - Monday through Saturday
With Evening Appointments
615-556-8406
Email- Diane@LivingWithHopeCounseling.com
Sliding Scale Fee for Individual Counseling Sessions
Free Support Groups for: Depression, Anxiety, Panic, Hopelessness, Trauma, PTSD, Abuse, and Grief and Loss (Including Miscarriage/ Stillbirth/ Infant loss)
Have Hope! Renew Health! and...........
With Evening Appointments
615-556-8406
Email- Diane@LivingWithHopeCounseling.com
Sliding Scale Fee for Individual Counseling Sessions
Free Support Groups for: Depression, Anxiety, Panic, Hopelessness, Trauma, PTSD, Abuse, and Grief and Loss (Including Miscarriage/ Stillbirth/ Infant loss)
Have Hope! Renew Health! and...........
Monday, October 23, 2017
The Best Things In Life Are Not Things!
The best things in life are not things!
Some of them are:
hugging your grandchild
choosing to forgive
Choosing to demonstrate love
Watching a sunset
taking a walk outside
teaching someone something important
Choosing forgiveness
Dancing and singing
Relaxing
creating
dreaming and pursing your passions
laughing with a friend
choosing to smile
making someone feel special
Fall weather
Flowers
Counting your blessings
Looking at a beautiful smile!
spending time with love ones
Prayer and worshiping
appreciating life!
Precious memories
Music
Water
Cuddling and kisses
Art
Watching dreams come true
Loving a pet
Love
Friendships
Warm Tea
Being a Parent
listening to rain
choosing joy
HUGS
Jesus and Faith
Choosing to see the positive
riding a bike
Enjoying a bath
Encouraging and believing in someone
butterfly kisses
gardening
Exploring
reading and learning
choosing healing
Being Kind
and Playing- no matter how old you are!
CLICK HERE For Living With Hope Counseling Facebook Page AND "LIKE" IT!
By Diane Davidson
Gammon M.S.
Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Some of them are:
hugging your grandchild
choosing to forgive
Choosing to demonstrate love
Watching a sunset
taking a walk outside
teaching someone something important
Choosing forgiveness
Dancing and singing
Relaxing
creating
dreaming and pursing your passions
laughing with a friend
choosing to smile
making someone feel special
Fall weather
Flowers
Counting your blessings
Looking at a beautiful smile!
spending time with love ones
Prayer and worshiping
appreciating life!
Precious memories
Music
Water
Cuddling and kisses
Art
Watching dreams come true
Loving a pet
Love
Friendships
Warm Tea
Being a Parent
listening to rain
choosing joy
HUGS
Jesus and Faith
Choosing to see the positive
riding a bike
Enjoying a bath
Encouraging and believing in someone
butterfly kisses
gardening
Exploring
reading and learning
choosing healing
Being Kind
and Playing- no matter how old you are!
CLICK HERE For Living With Hope Counseling Facebook Page AND "LIKE" IT!
By Diane Davidson
Gammon M.S.
Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Open Full-Time Days - Monday through Saturday
With Evening Appointments
615-556-8406
Email- Diane@LivingWithHopeCounseling.com
Sliding Scale Fee for Individual Counseling Sessions
Free Support Groups for: Depression, Anxiety, Panic, Hopelessness, Trauma, PTSD, Abuse, and Grief and Loss (Including Miscarriage/ Stillbirth/ Infant loss)
Disclaimer- I am not a doctor and I am not giving out medical advice. My blogs are for information and inspirational purposes. Please consult your doctor before starting a new health regimen.
Diane Davidson Gammon MS is clinically supervised by Michael Loftis LCSW as she pursues LPC-MHSP licensure
Open Full-Time Days - Monday through Saturday
With Evening Appointments
615-556-8406
Email- Diane@LivingWithHopeCounseling.com
Sliding Scale Fee for Individual Counseling Sessions
Free Support Groups for: Depression, Anxiety, Panic, Hopelessness, Trauma, PTSD, Abuse, and Grief and Loss (Including Miscarriage/ Stillbirth/ Infant loss)
Disclaimer- I am not a doctor and I am not giving out medical advice. My blogs are for information and inspirational purposes. Please consult your doctor before starting a new health regimen.
Diane Davidson Gammon MS is clinically supervised by Michael Loftis LCSW as she pursues LPC-MHSP licensure
With Evening Appointments
615-556-8406
Email- Diane@LivingWithHopeCounseling.com
Sliding Scale Fee for Individual Counseling Sessions
Free Support Groups for: Depression, Anxiety, Panic, Hopelessness, Trauma, PTSD, Abuse, and Grief and Loss (Including Miscarriage/ Stillbirth/ Infant loss)
Disclaimer- I am not a doctor and I am not giving out medical advice. My blogs are for information and inspirational purposes. Please consult your doctor before starting a new health regimen.
Diane Davidson Gammon MS is clinically supervised by Michael Loftis LCSW as she pursues LPC-MHSP licensure
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