Don't Settle For Normal and Comfortable- Stretch Yourself

It is easy and comfortable to follow the crowd, to try and be "normal" and to do and be what is expected.

Staying in dysfunction and in emotional pain can even be comfortable....but do not stay there because of that. Choose healing and choose to life life to the fullest!

     Stretch Yourself and Follow Your Passions In Life!

                  
  Live outside of the box!

                                         Color outside of the lines! 

Live Loud!
                                         Dance in the rain!


 Live victoriously!

                                        Live a JOYful life!

 
 

Have Hope! Renew Health! and...........

There is ALWAYS HOPE and HEALING!
Do Not Give Up!

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Blog By 
                Diane Davidson Gammon M.S.
             Clinical Mental Health Counselor 
              Diane is clinically supervised 
                 by Michael Loftis LCSW

 Open Full-Time Days - Monday through Saturday
With Evening Appointments

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)
  

 

 

 

 



 









  




 

Dont Know Where To Start To Do Something or Make Changes? Start Anywhere!

Many people do not know where to start when they want to make a positive and productive change. Either that, or they say that they want to do new things in life but again, they do not know where to start.

I say.......... start anywhere- just start somewhere!

You can always change the direction, tweak things, etc. but you need to take action and begin! 

Is there a project that you would like to start?

Would you like to make changes in your life?

What are your passions that you would like to pursue?  

Take Action Today and Start Anywhere!


Have Hope! Renew Health! and...........

There is ALWAYS HOPE and HEALING!
Do Not Give Up!

CLICK HERE For Living With Hope Counseling Facebook Page AND "LIKE" IT!
 



Blog By 
                Diane Davidson Gammon M.S.
             Clinical Mental Health Counselor 
              Diane is clinically supervised 
                 by Michael Loftis LCSW

 Open Full-Time Days - Monday through Saturday
With Evening Appointments

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)
  

 

 

 

 



 









  




 

Reminder- Free Depression Support Group Tonight

It is "Blue Monday" which is the day in which some individuals get the most depressed compared to other days of the year.

Attend a Free Support Group for Depression tonight and gain a deeper understanding of depression along with gaining coping skills.  

  Free Support Group for Depression/ Anxiety/ Hopelessness

Offered For Older Teens and Adults of All Ages for Recovery From: Depression, Feeling Hopeless, Anxiety, Trauma/ PSTD, Abuse, Etc.-  
Every 1st & 3rd Monday @7pm 

AND EVERY 2nd 

& 4th Tuesday @7pm 

Recovery From: Grief and Loss (Including Miscarriage and Stillbirth)-  

Every 3rd Tuesday at 7pm

Groups are on-going every month and open-group. 

Registration is required. 
Email:
Diane@LivingWithHopeCounseling.com 

Or text or call (615)-556-8406 

Office is Located at Michael Loftis Counseling

2670 Memorial Blvd
   Suite A
    Murfreesboro, TN 37129

MichaelLoftisLCSW.com

Diane is clinically supervised by 
Michael Loftis LCSW

There is ALWAYS HOPE and HEALING!!!!!!!!!!! 
Do Not Give Up!!!!!!!!

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

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)
  

 

 

 

 



 









  

Living a Healthy Life Style Requires Planning

I have met a lot of people who would like to make some positive changes in their lives regarding health habits. 

However, they do not carry out their goals to make these changes because they do not plan accordingly.    

In order to eat healthy, you need to shop for healthy foods ahead of time and prepare them and/ or have them ready to grab and go.

It is helpful to always have a healthy snack with you so that you do not grab unhealthy, fast food when you are out.

Also, plan ahead for exercise however you can fit that in your schedule. Take gym shoes with you. Keep them in your car. Plan to walk outside at work while you are on your lunch break for an example. 

Drink more water and plan for this by taking a large water bottle with you when you leave the house and so on.

Plan and preparing makes for more health goal success!


Have Hope! Renew Health! and...........

There is ALWAYS HOPE and HEALING!
Do Not Give Up!

CLICK HERE For Living With Hope Counseling Facebook Page AND "LIKE" IT!
 



Blog By 
                Diane Davidson Gammon M.S.
             Clinical Mental Health Counselor 
              Diane is clinically supervised 
                 by Michael Loftis LCSW

 Open Full-Time Days - Monday through Saturday
With Evening Appointments

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)
  

 

 

 

 



 









  




 

Rasing a Child or Teen? The Best Thing That You Can Do For Them!

When you listen closely to your child or teen to THEIR ARGUMENT- And you fully explain your reasoning for your rule(s), it helps them to have higher self-esteem! 

Also, children and teens who have more rules and boundaries to follow have higher self- esteem. This also helps them to feel more secure.

We all want to be heard when we talk. 




Teens especially want to be heard when they talk.

Children and Teens want and need to be heard from their parents or caregivers.

I counsel teens everyday and many of them tell me that their parents do not listen to them when they speak about how they are feeling.

If you are raising a child or a teen and you want to connect with them better- take the time to listen attentively when they speak to you. 

Close your computer.

Put away your phone.

Stop watching T.V.

Communication is mostly non-verbal. Show your child or teen that you are engaged in their conversation with you by sitting toward them and looking at them when they speak.

Stop being concerned about what you want to say back to them and instead, repeat back to your teen what you heard them saying to you...(in a loving tone such as: I hear you saying that....) Then, show empathy, such as saying that you can see why and how they must be frustrated.

Then- ask them how you can help.

Then- you can say more but even then- chose your words carefully....and use "I" statements such as: "I get concerned some times for your safety when you do not text me back".

Do not force or push them to talk. Just let them know that they can come to you and then make yourself available when they do.


Love them.

Listen to them. 

Be the kind of person that you would like them to be. 

Hug them. 
 
Have Hope! Renew Health! and...........

There is ALWAYS HOPE and HEALING!
Do Not Give Up!

CLICK HERE For Living With Hope Counseling Facebook Page AND "LIKE" IT!
 



Blog By 
                Diane Davidson Gammon M.S.
             Clinical Mental Health Counselor 
              Diane is clinically supervised 
                 by Michael Loftis LCSW

 Open Full-Time Days - Monday through Saturday
With Evening Appointments

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)
  

 

 

 

 



 









  




 

Winter Blues Have You Down? Tips That Can Help

Some people get the winter blues... and this coming Monday is said to be the most depressing day of the year.

Here are some tips that can help boost your mood:


Buy yourself fresh flowers

Listen to Beach/ Wave sounds

Open your curtains and let the sun shine in

Listen to upbeat music

Exercise

Help someone

Eat healthy
 
Talk to someone / Seek support / Be around others

Do an activity that you enjoy

Go outside a few minutes a day

Take Vitamin D Supplements

Learn something new

Curl up with a blanket and a good book

Draw a picture / Color / Use Bright Colored Markers 

Pray

Drink more water

Sing

Dance

Count your blessings

Organize something in your home

 Hold on- Spring is around the corner!

Seek a support group-
The next support group that I offer is Monday, Jan. 16th on Blue Monday.

FREE Supports Groups

Offered For Adults of All Ages for Recovery From: Depression, Feeling Hopeless, Anxiety, Trauma/ PSTD, Abuse, Etc.-  
Every 1st & 3rd Monday @7pm 

AND EVERY 2nd 

& 4th Tuesday @7pm 

Recovery From: Grief and Loss (Including Miscarriage and Stillbirth)-  

Every 3rd Tuesday at 7pm

Groups are on-going every month and open-group. 

Registration is required. 
Email:
Diane@LivingWithHopeCounseling.com 

Or text or call (615)-556-8406 

Office is Located at Michael Loftis Counseling

2670 Memorial Blvd
   Suite A
    Murfreesboro, TN 37129

MichaelLoftisLCSW.com

Diane is clinically supervised by 
Michael Loftis LCSW

There is ALWAYS HOPE and HEALING!!!!!!!!!!! 
Do Not Give Up!!!!!!!!

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

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)
  

 

 

 

 



 









  




 

Free Depression Support Group on "Blue Monday" January 16h

Monday, January 16th is Blue Monday. It is reportedly the day when most people get the winter blues - and it is said to be the most depressing day of the year. 

I am offering a free support group on Blue Monday for Depression. See information below:


Free Support Group for Depression/ Anxiety/ Hopelessness

Offered For Older Teens and Adults of All Ages for Recovery From: Depression, Feeling Hopeless, Anxiety, Trauma/ PSTD, Abuse, Etc.-  
Every 1st & 3rd Monday @7pm 

AND EVERY 2nd 

& 4th Tuesday @7pm 

Recovery From: Grief and Loss (Including Miscarriage and Stillbirth)-  

Every 3rd Tuesday at 7pm

Groups are on-going every month and open-group. 

Registration is required. 
Email:
Diane@LivingWithHopeCounseling.com 

Or text or call (615)-556-8406 

Office is Located at Michael Loftis Counseling

2670 Memorial Blvd
   Suite A
    Murfreesboro, TN 37129

MichaelLoftisLCSW.com

Diane is clinically supervised by 
Michael Loftis LCSW

There is ALWAYS HOPE and HEALING!!!!!!!!!!! 
Do Not Give Up!!!!!!!!

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

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)