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Small Talk Counseling & Consulting

Small Talk Counseling & Consulting Services provides therapeutic, educational, & social support serv "It's talk that counts!"

Welcome to the start of a journey that will lead you to growth-enhancing and life changing results! As eclectic, person-centered and professional therapists and consultants, our goal is to help you reach your fullest potential in order to lead a fulfilling and meaningful life. By utilizing complementary approaches and techniques, we will work in partnership with you, your family, or your organization to create an experience that promotes goal attainment and positive well-being. Please call or email us for an individual, couples, family, or organizational consultation today.

12/19/2025

Reminder that our physical location will be closed December 19, 2025 - January 2, 2026 for the holidays.

Stay Safe, Stay Warm,
Small Talk Counseling & Consulting Family 🫶🏽

12/15/2025

The end of the year can bring joy, gratitude, celebration…and sometimes stress, grief, or overwhelm. Wherever you are on that spectrum, we want you to know you’re not alone and there is space for all of it.

Thank You & See You in 2026! - https://mailchi.mp/3237faf378d5/decembermid2025

12/10/2025

This month, we created special reflection worksheets to help you look back on the lessons, challenges, and victories of this year, process emotions that surface during the holiday season, set intentions for how you want to enter the new year, and ground yourself during the darker, colder months.

Whether you complete them in one sitting or work through them slowly, these exercises are designed to nurture self-awareness and provide a sense of closure and clarity. Remember, reflection isn’t about judging where you’ve been, it’s about honoring your journey and preparing yourself for what’s next!

Click the link below to view and download the worksheets 🧡💙

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12/04/2025

Research shows that self-care is the key to managing SAD. Its predictable pattern makes it easy to implement prevention strategies to manage symptoms. A few prevention strategies for winter-pattern SAD include:

- Going out for a daily walk to breathe in fresh air, get a change of scenery, and exercise.

- Schedule fun activities into your week and stay committed to your plans.

- Stimulate your mood by surrounding yourself with family and friends. Share your feelings and thoughts about your SAD experience and let your family know how they can support you through this time.

source: https://health.ucdavis.edu/blog/cultivating-health/seasonal-affective-disorder-winter-blues-and-self-care-tips-to-get-ahead-of-symptoms/2023/11
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12/02/2025

This week recognizes Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Awareness. It is a type of depression, so the symptoms look similar, and can include:

- Sad, anxious, or “empty” feelings
- Feelings of hopelessness or guilt
- Fatigue and decreased energy
- Overeating
- Social withdrawal
- Thoughts of death or su***de

Because SAD has a seasonal pattern, it can be helpful to plan ahead as patterns are often predictable. To prepare for winter-pattern SAD, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) suggested the following:
- Seek therapy around September
- Plan a vacation to a warm spot in January
- Exercise more towards the end of Summer

source:https://www.nami.org/NAMI/media/NAMI-Media/Images/FactSheets/Major-Depressive-Disorder-with-a-Seasonal-Pattern_factsheet.pdf

12/01/2025

December 2025: Honoring Pause - A Mental Health Gift Guide - https://mailchi.mp/740e56db58f3/june2025-17996062

11/19/2025

Happy Wednesday!

There's power in being yourself. Gratitude grows when we honor the quirks, gifts, and traits that make us us.

11/17/2025

Last Chance to Register for The Emerald Couch Retreat 💚 - https://mailchi.mp/9fae02aa8e41/november2025mid

11/14/2025

There are many benefits to mindful grounding practices. Just to name a few:

- Reduces anxiety and panic
Grounding interrupts spiraling thoughts and helps bring your nervous system back into balance.

- Decreases dissociation
Grounding reconnects you with your surroundings and your physical self when you feel numb, detached, or zoned out.

- Promotes body awareness
Techniques like stretching, tapping, or deep breathing increase your connection to your body and its signals.

- Improves overall self-regulation
The more you use grounding, the more skilled you become at noticing and managing your emotions in real time.

11/10/2025

In Podcast, Episode 32: Gratitude & Mental Health, Dr. spoke on the benefits that come with adopting a sense of gratitude in our lives.

This change can make a huge difference in our mental health including a decreased chance of depression and anxiety, increased sense of purpose, and more self-acceptance as we are able to appreciate things in life when we are in a place of happiness.

11/05/2025

Today recognizes National Stress Awareness Day.

The truth? Stress isn’t always loud - It can show up subtly. Tension in your jaws or shoulders, feeling “wired but tired,” changes in your digestion, brain fog, avoidant behavior, and more. Body based grounding techniques can help with that.

These techniques are designed to work with the senses and body, making them ideal for people who feel overstimulated, anxious, or emotionally heavy during the holidays.

11/03/2025

November is usually a time to give thanks and reflect upon the things that you are grateful for in your life. Feel free to share in the comments a learned lesson that turned into a moment of thanks. As we step into this month, let's focus on self gratitude, reflection, and giving thanks.

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11052 Old Hammond Highway
Baton Rouge, LA
70816

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https://www.smalltalkcounseling.com/

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