Category Archives: Stress & Anxiety
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Transitions: Survive or Thrive
Posted on November 18, 2014 by Miller Counseling Services in Coaching, Encouragement, Stress & AnxietyAuthor, William Bridges wrote an excellent book, Transitions: Making Sense of Life’s Changes, that has been followed, as many good works are, by sequels, the most recent of which is called, Managing Transitions: Making the Most of Change. Change will continue to occur, throughout our lifetime, some predictable, some not so. A key point the […]
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Things That Scare Don’t Have To Scar
Posted on October 28, 2014 by Miller Counseling Services in Encouragement, Stress & AnxietyBoo! There are many things that frighten us. They can be real or imagined. Having a limited perception is part of being human. Our understanding is based on input from our five senses. Our minds collect data and send messages to our “flight, fight or freeze” response system help keep us safe. Sometimes we need […]
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Mindful Self Care: Simple Steps for Healthy Habits
Posted on September 2, 2014 by Miller Counseling Services in Coaching, Spiritual Encouragement, Stress & AnxietyThe time has come for Nurturing You. I want to share with you a wonderful opportunity for you to take some time for yourself in your day! I have the honor of participating in the Nurturing You: Mindful Self-Care Virtual Retreat, hosted by Sheila Pai of A Living Family. Starts September 15th and goes for […]
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Suicide and Depression
Posted on August 19, 2014 by Miller Counseling Services in Grief, Stress & Anxiety, TrendingThe Puzzling Ending to Lives of Depression… I, as well as much of the rest of the world, was shocked to hear of Robin Williams death by suicide. The man who many remembered coming onto the scene with comedic genius on Mork and Mindi, the endearing role of Mrs. Doubtfire, and the compelling award winning […]
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Taking Time for Self-Care
Posted on August 12, 2014 by Miller Counseling Services in Coaching, Stress & AnxietyDo you crave time to think, reflect, do something you have always wanted to do, get away? If the answer is a strong “yes!” then you are like most people! Nurturing self may seem foreign to you because our society does not foster this important wellness prescription. Life can get out of balance, chaotic, busy […]
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Marriage on the Rocks…Not a Very Tasty Drink!
Posted on July 29, 2014 by Miller Counseling Services in Relationship Encouragement, Stress & AnxietyMarriage is a relationship that is both radical, and logical. To think that two people could live out their lives, together, under one roof for the rest of their lives could certainly be considered a radical step. However, it is also a logical one, when we think of how monogamous relationships allow for a certain […]
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From Anxiety to Gratitude on Independence Day
Posted on July 15, 2014 by Miller Counseling Services in Seasonal, Stress & AnxietyThis 4th of July my husband and went to see the fires works show downtown Raleigh, NC on Fayetteville Street. We parked on a side street where the towering buildings stood above the promise of fun. As we moved slowly through the dense crowd, I processed thoughts moving through my head: the population growth of […]
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Coping with Changes & Transitions
Posted on July 8, 2014 by Miller Counseling Services in Encouragement, Stress & AnxietyChange, like it or not… To put it very simply, some of us like change and some of us don’t. Phrases like “status quo,” which relates to the way things are right now, provide us with enough information/data to know whether we like a situation, or, not, while being able to make the necessary adjustments […]
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The Stigma of Living with a Mental Illness
Posted on June 24, 2014 by Miller Counseling Services in Medical & Health, Stress & AnxietyDuring my first course in Psychology my professor said, “If you are living with a loved one with a mental illness—they may be making you feel like you are going crazy.” Even the word “crazy” can be associated with disgrace for someone who struggling to accept a mental health diagnosis. I want to encourage you […]
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Relief from Overwhelm: Taking Personal Retreat
Posted on June 10, 2014 by Miller Counseling Services in Encouragement, Stress & AnxietyEver felt overwhelmed by the constant barrage of activity, work or family demands, and to-do lists? Do you crave quiet, peace, a time to think without interruption? If this sounds like you, it may be time for a personal retreat, a time for reflection, receiving, restoration through connection with your heart, soul, spirit, and your […]
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