As we enter our 40s and 50s, we naturally look back and reflect on the many choices we have made for our lives so far, see where we’ve been, and look ahead to where we want to go. During this “life review,” unresolved issues or regrets from our past tend to surface, and we find
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The Path to Adulthood is filled with Challenges & Opportunities
The transition from High School to College, or College and Adulthood, can be exciting yet anxiety-provoking for young adults. In our ongoing collaboration with the Aha! Connection, the most recent article posted discusses this topic. ASC’s Licensed Therapist, Neitcha Thomsen, writes an insightful blog on the skills and resources needed for young adults to thrive
Read MoreSpotting Codependency Patterns in Relationships: Are You Struggling to Balance Your Own Needs with Caring for Others?
Many of us fall into codependency patterns in our close relationships without realizing it. Codependency refers to relying on another person for happiness, self-esteem, and identity. In codependent relationships, we tend to prioritize the needs of others over our own, often in an unhealthy way. We may make excuses for a partner’s harmful behavior, take
Read MoreThe Mental Health Connection: Boundaries as a Tool for Healing and Growth
For this installment in our ongoing collaboration with the Aha! Connection, our Licensed clinical social worker and therapist, Neitcha Thomsen, discusses the importance of setting healthy boundaries for parents and families supporting a loved one with mental health challenges. Neitcha points out that according to NAMI, 50% of all lifetime mental illnesses begin at age 14, and
Read MoreIntroducing a Holistic View of Mental Health: The Healing Power of Nature
At Atlanta Specialized Care, we recognize the profound connection between mental, physical, and emotional well-being. One of the many approaches our team takes is a holistic approach to health and wellness, and we are proud to have Bre Curtain as one of our therapists on our staff. Bre is deeply committed to holistic principles in
Read MoreThe Mental Health Connection: Breaking Free from Shame
Atlanta Specialized Care’s very own Meredith Metscher discusses the importance of distinguishing between Shame and Remorse in her most recent blog article on the Mental Health Connection for Aha! Connection! Remorse is a healthy and necessary part of the emotional experience, while shame can be toxic and distort one’s self-image. Shame tends to stem from
Read MoreWhy Affluent Communities Of North Atlanta Are Struggling With Anxiety, Depression, And Addiction
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the rates of anxiety, depression, and addiction among adolescents and adults are on the rise. One would think that economic status has a lot to do with this disturbing trend, but even affluent communities, like Milton, Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Sandy Springs, Buckhead, and Dunwoody in North Atlanta,
Read MoreWhat Is the Main Cause of Clinical Depression?
Clinical depression is a serious mental health disorder that can cause a wide range of negative emotions, including sadness, despair, and hopelessness. It tends to make the person feel disinterested, tired, and withdrawn from their usual activities and relationships. Clinical depression isn’t necessarily triggered by a traumatic event in the person’s life – instead, it tends
Read MoreWhat Are The Different Types of Depression?
Depression is a common mental illness characterized by deep and extended feelings of sadness and hopelessness. About 7% of adults in the U.S. experience depression every year, and 1 in 6 adults will experience it sometime in their life. In order to fully understand depression, it is important to know the different types of depression and how
Read MoreWhat Do You Talk About in Grief Counseling?
The loss of a loved one can be one of the hardest times in a person’s life, and nothing can prepare you for the grief you feel. You do not have to endure it alone, though – a grief counselor is here for you. Grief counseling is a type of therapy that is specifically designed
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