Holiday Heartfelt Moments

I’m looking forward to sharing Holiday Heartfelt Moments with you every Friday this month. I will be  sharing some thoughts on how you can make this your best holiday yet! This weeks thought is on gratitude. Thanksgiving is over but we are amid the holiday bustle. When I look around, I see red and green, trees and tinsel, and beautiful bows …

Upcoming Class!!

In the Wildflowers- Christian Recovery Treatment Group For Survivors Of Trauma & Abuse Wednesday Evenings: August 20, 2014 – Novemer 5, 2014 6:30pm – 7:45pm – Facilitator: Enjonae Anderson, Licensed Professional Counselor If interested contact Mended Hearts Counseling at (336) 609-7383 to schedule an intake appointment and/or for more information. Location: Life on Lexington Church, 620 East Lexington Ave. High …

Mental Health & Our Body

Welcome back to our exploration of mental health during Mental Health Awareness month. Let’s take a look at how stress effects our body. The graphic below does a great job of explaining the many physical effects of stress. Remember, mental health is integral to overall health. (Be sure to click on the image to see it in full size)     …

Facing Mental Illness

Take a look at the infographic posted below. Is any of the data surprising to you? “More than 90% of children and adolensents who commit suicide have a mental disorder”. Studies show that especially with children and teens, a combination of medication and pyschotherapy is more effective than medication alone when treating a range of problems including depression. Since a picture …