Taking the first step into therapy can be daunting. However, prioritizing your mental health can also become a transformative journey toward overcoming obstacles, becoming more self-aware, and creating the right balance of mental wellness. You might be asking, “But where do I start?”. If you’re asking that question, then you have already begun! Let it […]
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With every ending enters a new beginning. Just as with starting a new job or embarking on an exciting health journey, the end of summer break brings on a new and often stressful school year. Whether you are transitioning into the next grade level or moving on to a new phase of life. Here are
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The honor of being a bridesmaid can be one of the most exciting experiences of a young woman’s life, but it can also lead to bridesmaid burnout. It signifies a deep bond and a special place in the bride’s heart. You have been chosen to stand beside her on one of the most important days
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July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the unique mental health challenges faced by racial and ethnic minority communities. Established in 2008, this observance highlights the disparities in mental health care and the need for culturally competent services. At Greater Houston Counseling Services (GHCS), we are committed to
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Sometime in the 1980’s while we were all still sporting our neon leg warmers and a half pint of hairspray in our feathered hair, boredom went from being a normal part of the human experience to a state of being to be avoided. In fact, did you know that July is National Anti-Boredom Month? Yes,
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A Parent’s Guide for the Digital Age Summer break is here once again, and you know what that means? Managing the dreaded Summer Screen Time Rules. With the allure of video games, social media, and streaming services, it can seem like our kids would rather stay glued to their screens than step outside. Because they
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Mental health is a crucial aspect of everyone’s overall well-being. However, access to, awareness, and acceptance of quality mental health services are not distributed equally. Last week we discussed the hesitancy in men to accept mental health support and the unique challenges that men face that make mental health support all the more necessary. This
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The challenges that we face daily are plentiful. Many of us are expected to juggle the challenges of our careers, relationships, kids, pets, expectations, health, finances, emotional regulation, self-development, and future planning – with an unwavering smile on our faces. And while many of us can manage to juggle those challenges with success for a
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Temperatures are rising, and the school year has come to an end! If you’re a mom looking for ways to keep your kids engaged and entertained during the summer break, you’ve come to the right place. Greater Houston Counseling Services (GHCS) is here with the 4th blog in our series “Welcome to Motherhood,” where we
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As a new or expectant mom, you might miss the days when sipping your morning coffee in peace was a given and not a rare treat. At Greater Houston Counseling Services, we understand that the whirlwind of motherhood often leaves little room for traditional forms of self-care. This doesn’t mean that self-care should be pushed
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