Abundant Living Counseling & Consultation, PLLC

12/04/2022

Take some time to REST!!!

10/10/2022

Today is . Let's take the day to check in on our mental health and our loved ones. Together we can eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health & mental illness.

10/06/2022

NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH

National Domestic Violence Awareness Month is an annual designation observed in October. For many, home is a place of love, warmth, and comfort. It’s somewhere that you know you will be surrounded by care and support, and a nice little break from the busyness of the real world. But for millions of others, home is anything but a sanctuary. The U.S. Department of Justice estimates that 1.3 million women and 835,000 men are victims of physical violence by a partner every year.

Every 9 seconds, a woman in the U.S. is beaten or assaulted by a current or ex-significant other.

1 in 4 men are victims of some form of physical violence by an intimate partner.

07/17/2022

05/22/2022

Since it is Sunday....

05/18/2022

Join Rho Psi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Sorority, Inc. Target 2 for our Mental Health Matters Part 2 Monday 23rd from 6-8pm on Zoom. We have four amazing speakers with two of them being our very own sorors.

The discussions this year will center around Adolescent Self Harm, Black Male Population, and What is Therapy.

This event is open to the public. Please share with your friends, family and social media.

https://akarpo_target2_mentalhealthprogram2022_part2.eventbrite.com/

05/03/2022

Let's talk about ANXIETY!

We all experience anxiety. For example, speaking in front of a group can make us anxious, but that anxiety also motivates us to prepare and practice. Driving in heavy traffic is another common source of anxiety, but it helps keep us alert and cautious to avoid accidents. However, when feelings of intense fear and distress become overwhelming and prevent us from doing everyday activities, an anxiety disorder may be the cause.

Anxiety disorders are a group of related conditions, each having unique symptoms. However, all anxiety disorders have one thing in common: persistent, excessive fear or worry in situations that are not threatening.

The most common types of anxiety disorders include: Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorders and Phobias.

05/02/2022

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This month I will attempt to highlight some important facts as it relates to mental health and why individuals need to seek therapy at some point in their lives.

Contrary to popular misconception, you don’t have to be “crazy,” desperate, or on the brink of a meltdown to go to therapy. At the same time, therapy isn’t usually necessary for every little struggle life throws your way, especially if you have a strong support system of friends and family. So how do you know when it’s time to see a therapist?

Most people can benefit from therapy at least some point in their lives. Sometimes the signs are obvious—but at other times, something may feel slightly off and you can’t figure out what it is. So you trudge on, trying to sustain your busy life until it sets in that life has become unmanageable.

So WHY therapy... I'm glad you asked!
1. Feeling sad, angry, or otherwise “not yourself.”
2. Abusing drugs, alcohol, food, or s*x to cope.
3. You’ve lost someone or something important to you.
4. Something traumatic has happened.
5. You can’t do the things you like to do.

You may have great insight into your own patterns and problems. You may even have many of the skills to manage them on your own. Still, there may be times when you need help—and the sooner you get it, the faster you can get back to enjoying life.

04/20/2022

Real Talk! Find a professional to help you navigate through your healing journey