Instead of Focusing On The Negative- PRAY!

Are you sad? Are you angry? Are you upset? Are you grieving? Are you lonely? 

Do you find that you are focusing on the negative aspects of life? 

One thing that you can do is to use your time and mental energy to PRAY! 

Pray for others. 
Pray for the Lord to help you to use what you have been through to help others. 
Pray for growth and wisdom. 

Use this time to strengthen your relationship with God. 

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 Diane Gammon M.S.
             Clinical Mental Health Counselor

Now Open Full-Time: Days, Evenings, and Saturdays.

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)

Email- Diane@LivingWithHopeCounseling.com

(615) 556-8406
  

 

 

 

Life is Like a Roller Coaster.....Choose To Enjoy The Ride!

Life is like riding a roller coaster.....you can either scream in fear or put your arms up in the air and enjoy the ride! 

Which way are you living?

What changes can you start making today to live your life instead of living in fear?


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 Diane Gammon M.S.
             Clinical Mental Health Counselor

Now Open Full-Time: Days, Evenings, and Saturdays.

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)

Email- Diane@LivingWithHopeCounseling.com

(615) 556-8406
  

 

 

 

Happiness is Not About Having Problems- It Is being Able to Cope With Them!

I think that most of us tend to believe that being happy means that we are free from problems and worry. We think... if only I could get rid of this problem or that problem, I would be happy for once!

The truth is that we will always have struggles. Our attitude that we take when we try and cope with our problems is what can actually make us happy. We can choose to have joy in all circumstances. We can choose to be happy and also choose to have a positive and rational attitude when facing adversity. 

We can do the best that we can- with where we are- with what we have.......... and then let go of what we have no control over! 

  Romans 5:3-5 We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation. And this hope will not lead to disappointment. For we know how dearly God loves us, because he has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love.


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 By Diane Gammon M.S.
             Clinical Mental Health Counselor

Now Open Full-Time: Days, Evenings, and Saturdays.

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)

Email- Diane@LivingWithHopeCounseling.com

(615) 556-8406
  

 

 

 

Do Not Judge Others- Get To Know Them!

Have you ever judged another person based on their appearance to find out that you were way off on your thinking! 

I sure have! 

Have you ever based your opinions based on what other people have said about someone? I am sure that most of use have done this as well. 

I want to encourage you to try and not be judgemental regarding others and to take the time to get to know someone. 

Base your opinion on others based on what you think after you have spent time with them and have a chance to see their character and their spirit! People may surprise you!

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 Diane Gammon M.S.
             Clinical Mental Health Counselor

Now Open Full-Time: Days, Evenings, and Saturdays.

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)

Email- Diane@LivingWithHopeCounseling.com

(615) 556-8406
  

 

 

 

Free Grief and Loss Support Group Tonight and Every 3rd Tuesday Evening- (Including Miscarraige and Infant Loss)

FREE Supports Groups Offered 
For Adults of All Ages


 Support groups are also for loved ones and family members

Depression, Feeling Hopeless, Anxiety, and Panic- Every 1st Saturday  at 10:00am- 11:15am- AND- Every 3rd Monday at 7:00pm- 8:15pm

Trauma, PTSD, (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)- Every 2nd Saturday at 10:00am- 11:15am

Abuse Recovery- Every 1^st Saturday at 2:00pm- 3:15pm

Grief and Loss (Including Miscarriage/ Infant Loss, and Stillbirth)- Every 3rd Tuesday at

7:00pm- 8:15pm

Groups are every month and open-group.

Registration is required.

The Free Support Groups that I offer are not just for the individuals who are suffering themselves with what a specific support group is about, but also for loved ones and/ or family of those who are going through difficult times.

So if you would like to know more a topic that I have a support group for because someone that you care about is needing help, please let me know what group that you would like to attend and we would love to have you join us.

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  Diane Gammon M.S.
             Clinical Mental Health Counselor

Now Open Full-Time: Days, Evenings, and Saturdays.

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)

Email- Diane@LivingWithHopeCounseling.com

(615) 556-8406
  

 

 

 

Understanding Depression - Free Support Group this Monday Night (July 18th)

Risk Factors for Major Depressive Disorder:

Environment- 

These would include adverse childhood experiences, abuse, and stressful life events.

Genetic and Physiological-

Those who have family members who have Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) have a much higher chance of also having MDD.

Tempermental-

Negative affectivity (a personality variable that involves the experience of negative emotions and poor self-concept. Negative affectivity subsumes a variety of negative emotions that includes: anger, contempt, disgust, guilt, fear, and nervousness). 

Course Modifiers-

All major non-mood disorders increase the risk of individuals developing depression, especially substance abuse, anxiety, and  Borderline Personality Disorders. 

 Reference
 DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) American Psychiatric Association  

There is help available. Seek professional counseling and- medical care if needed. 
Diane Gammon M.S. Clinical Mental Health Counselor

Email- Diane@LivingWithHopeCounseling.com

(615) 556-8406

FREE Supports Groups Offered For Adults of All Ages
Support groups are also for loved ones and family members

Depression, Feeling Hopeless, Anxiety, and Panic- Every 1st Saturday  at 10:00am- 11:15am- 
AND- Every 3rd Monday at 7:00pm- 8:15pm

Trauma, PTSD, (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)- Every 2nd Saturday at 10:00am- 11:15am

Abuse Recovery- Every 1^st Saturday at 2:00pm- 3:15pm

Grief and Loss (Including Miscarriage and Stillbirth)- Every 3rd Tuesday at

7:00pm- 8:15pm

Groups are every month and open-group.

Registration is required.

My Office is Located at Michael Loftis Counseling

2670 Memorial Blvd
   Suite E2
    Murfreesboro, TN 37129

MichaelLoftisLCSW.com

Fee Sliding Scale for Individual Counseling Sessions

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

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 Diane Gammon M.S.
             Clinical Mental Health Counselor

Now Open Full-Time: Days, Evenings, and Saturdays.

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)
  

 

 

 

Understanding Panic Attacks & Free Support Groups

 

  

 Symptoms of anxiety and panic attacks usually begin abruptly and include the following:

§  rapid heartbeat,

§  chest sensations,

§  shortness of breath,

§  dizziness,

§  tingling,

§  severe anxiousness.

A theory of anxiety and panic disorder is that it is the body's normal "alarm system."  It is mental and physical mechanisms that allows an individual to respond to a threat and it also tends to be triggered unnecessarily when there is no danger. 

Studies show us that counseling alone or with the combination of medication and counseling treatment are more effective than medication alone in the long-term management of anxiety and panic attacks.

In getting help with anxiety, cognitive behavioral therapy is widely used in counseling for both adults and children.

This form of therapy seeks to help those with panic disorder identify and decrease the irrational thoughts and behaviors that reinforce panic and anxiety symptoms. 

This can be administered either individually or in group therapy (Medicine net.com, 2015).

Reference

 Medicine net.com (2015). Retrieved From:

http://www.medicinenet.com/panic_disorder/article.htm#panic_attack_facts

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FREE Supports Groups Offered For Adults of All Ages
Support groups are also for loved ones and family members

Depression, Feeling Hopeless, Anxiety, and Panic- Every 1st Saturday  at 10:00am- 11:15am- AND- Every 3rd Monday at 7:00pm- 8:15pm

Trauma, PTSD, (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)- Every 2nd Saturday at 10:00am- 11:15am

Abuse Recovery- Every 1^st Saturday at 2:00pm- 3:15pm

Grief and Loss (Including Miscarriage and Stillbirth)- Every 3rd Tuesday at

7:00pm- 8:15pm

Groups are every month and open-group.

Registration is required.

My Office is Located at Michael Loftis Counseling

2670 Memorial Blvd
   Suite E2
    Murfreesboro, TN 37129

MichaelLoftisLCSW.com

Fee Sliding Scale for Individual Counseling Sessions

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

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


                     Diane Gammon M.S.
             Clinical Mental Health Counselor

Now Open Full-Time: Days, Evenings, and Saturdays.

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)