RH Counseling & Consulting

12/29/2025

Healthy, productive workplaces are built through consistent check-ins—not just annual reviews or crisis moments. Informal conversations help leaders address issues early and keep teams aligned and engaged.
In my practice, we provide practical tools to support healthier, more effective workplaces. Learn more at rhcounselingservice.org.

12/26/2025

12/26/2025

The workplace has changed — and so have the needs of the people who show up every day. Since COVID-19, organizations are recognizing that mental health isn’t optional. It’s essential for productivity, retention, and a positive workplace culture.

In this video, Rick Harrell breaks down what companies are doing now to support mental well-being, reduce burnout, and create healthier environments for their teams.

Mental health is good for people — and it’s good for business.
Let’s keep the conversation going. 💼❤️

Learn more or schedule a consultation:
www.rhcounselingservice.org

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12/25/2025

We are grateful for your trust and the opportunity to support your journey. May the peace and love of Christ surround you this Christmas, and may the New Year bring healing, hope, and purpose.
With care,
RH Counseling & Consulting

12/23/2025

The pressure to “be cheerful” during the holidays can make grief feel even more isolating. You may find yourself smiling on the outside while struggling on the inside. It’s okay to honor your loss in your own way. Grief deserves space, understanding, and care. Therapeutic support can provide a...

12/18/2025

Today’s workplaces are evolving, and the skills required to lead effectively, communicate clearly, and maintain mental well-being must evolve with them.

I recently sat down with Executive Coach Matthew Lee on the Reach4Better Podcast for a practical conversation about de-escalation, healthier communication, and the work-life balance today’s teams depend on. I share insights leaders and employees can use right away to navigate conflict with confidence and show up well at work.
Watch the full conversation here:

https://m.youtube.com/live/r5mUTORi0TU?feature=share

In this episode of Reach4Better, Executive Coach Matthew sits down with therapist and consultant Rick Harrell of RH Counseling and Consulting Services for a ...

12/17/2025

When assertiveness, creativity, and innovation are present, people become more productive, more compliant, and more engaged in the work they produce.

Assertive communication helps individuals clearly understand expectations, boundaries, and responsibilities—reducing confusion and increasing accountability. When communication is clear, compliance naturally improves because people know what is expected of them and feel respected in the process.

Creativity and innovation thrive in environments where people feel safe to speak up and contribute ideas. As a result, teams don’t just complete tasks—they improve processes, solve problems more effectively, and produce higher-quality work.

At RH Counseling & Consulting, we help individuals and organizations build communication strategies that strengthen assertiveness, encourage creativity, and support innovation—leading to healthier relationships, increased productivity, and stronger workplace compliance.

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12/16/2025

Preventive De-Escalation Starts Before Things Escalate

Many people think de-escalation happens after emotions are already high. In reality, the most effective de-escalation happens early.

Here are the key principles:

🔹 Awareness
Pay attention to early changes in behavior, tone, or engagement. Small signs matter—issues escalate when they go unaddressed.

🔹 Intentional Communication
How we say things matters. Tone, clarity, and respect in conversations (and even emails) can prevent frustration before it grows.

🔹 Leadership Modeling
Teams follow what leaders demonstrate. Staying calm, addressing concerns directly, and thinking before speaking sets the tone for the entire culture.

Preventive de-escalation creates healthier workplaces where people feel seen, respected, and valued—and when that happens, productivity increases and conflict decreases.

If you’re ready to strengthen communication and reduce tension in your organization, let’s talk.

📅 Book a discovery call:
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12/16/2025

RH Counseling & Consulting is designed to support individuals, families, couples, and organizations through comprehensive behavioral health services. Our services include anger management, grief support, marriage and family therapy, anxiety, and depression. In addition, we work with individuals and organizations to improve communication, compliance, and productivity.

Rick Harrel
Owner & CEO
RH Counseling & Consulting

12/15/2025

Resolving Conflict starts with intention, not reaction.
Rick Harrell, Owner of R&H Counseling & Consulting, shares three practical steps to navigating conflict in a healthy way:

1️⃣ Think before you respond or react
2️⃣ Clarify what you see or hear
3️⃣ Seek a positive outcome

Healthy communication creates stronger relationships.

12/13/2025

Stress is silent — but so is decline.

Stress rarely announces itself. It builds quietly, showing up in ways leaders often overlook.

3 early signs of workplace stress leaders miss:
• Missed details — increased errors, forgetfulness, or lack of focus
• Shorter tempers — irritability, tension, or reduced patience
• Teams that suddenly feel “off” — low morale, disengagement, or shifts in collaboration

By the time these signs are impossible to ignore, productivity and morale have already taken a hit.

The most effective leaders pay attention early — because preventing burnout is far easier, and far more cost-effective, than repairing a depleted team.

Supporting people isn’t a soft skill.
It’s a performance strategy.

💬 Comment “LEAD” if you’re ready to build a healthier, high-performing workplace.
👉 Or schedule a consultation at rhcounselingservice.org

Stress rarely announces itself. It builds quietly—showing up through missed details, shorter tempers, and teams that suddenly feel “off.” By the time leaders notice the impact, productivity and morale have already taken a hit. The most effective leaders pay attention early. Because preventing ...