Richland Oaks Counseling Center

11/21/2025

www.richlandoaks.org main office: 469-619-7622 Spanish, French, Farsi, and English speaking therapists. Weekdays, Evening, Weekends. In-person & Telehealth across Texas.

11/19/2025

NAMI reminding us just how important men are!! Nothing can replicate the power of human relationships. We are all responsible for the development of those relationships. Reaching out is hard. So text us. 469-619-7622 Email us. We are here. We are open.



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November 19 is International Men's Day.

Today, we can also affirm that men can be vulnerable, can cry, and remind men that its ok not to be ok.

Share these words to help raise awareness.

11/19/2025

“The standard covers six pillars: security, safety, reliability, data and privacy, accountability and societal risks.” Nothing can replicate the power of human relationships. We are all responsible for the development of those relationships. Reaching out is hard. So text us. 469-619-7622 Email us. We are here. We are open.

As government regulation lags, some insurance companies see a business case for pushing AI companies to minimize risk and adopt stronger guardrails.

11/18/2025

AI may be the wave of the future, but nothing can replicate the power of human relationships. Reaching out is hard. So text us. 469-619-7622 Email us. We are here. We are open.

11/15/2025

“In 2022, Native Americans and Alaskan Natives faced a su***de rate 91% higher than the general population, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Tribes are struggling to navigate relief efforts as social media hinders most progress. Social Media companies are now facing a growing number of lawsuits, with over 40 states engaged in filings based on mental health deterioration.” Taylor Ann Barnes, Ga***rd News (October 2025) Providers can build trust by engaging in community events and social justice advocacy. Understanding what is taking place in the community often provides important context for treatment.

11/13/2025

The holidays can bring joy, but for many survivors they also bring added stress, trigger strong emotions, and cause financial strain. No matter the reason or season, abuse (even once) is never okay.

If this season feels heavy or you feel unsafe at home, you are not alone. One Safe Place is here to help you find calm, safety, and hope.

📞 817-916-4323 | 📍 1100 Hemphill St, Fort Worth | onesafeplace.org

11/13/2025

Let us know how they make you feel! We are here. We are open. Call us. Seeing the Northern Lights often evokes feelings of awe, wonder, and a sense of connection to the universe. People describe it as a magical, moving, and even spiritual experience that can inspire feelings of peace, calm, and sometimes even a sense of being "energetic" or "transformed".

11/12/2025

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) in men usually starts in the fall (around the time change) and can manifest with symptoms like irritability, anger, and social withdrawal, alongside the more classic signs of depression such as persistent sadness, changes in sleep and appetite, and low energy. Unlike women, men may express their seasonal depression differently, potentially making it harder to recognize. We are here. We are open. Call us.

11/12/2025

SRO Officer Gomez Says: Parent Tip: Check Your Child’s Battery Usage — It Tells a Bigger Story
Most parents think they’ve got their kid’s phone locked down. But even with filters and screen-time limits, there’s still one powerful tool you might be overlooking — battery usage stats.
Why? Because battery usage doesn’t lie. It tells you what apps are draining your child’s phone, how long they’re on them, and sometimes even which apps they’re hiding.
If your child’s “school-only phone” somehow shows TikTok using 40% of the battery… well, there’s your clue.
🔍 What You Can Learn From Battery Usage:
• Which apps your child uses the most
• If apps are being hidden or renamed (some show under unfamiliar names)
• What time of day phone use spikes
• If a supposed “emergency-only” phone is really being used for entertainment
• How quickly they’re draining the battery and likely recharging multiple times a day
🍎 How to Check Battery Usage on iPhone (Apple):
1. Go to Settings
2. Scroll down and tap Battery
3. You’ll see a graph and battery usage by app
4. Tap Last 24 Hours or Last 10 Days to see patterns
5. Tap the clock icon to show screen time per app
🤖 How to Check Battery Usage on Android:
1. Go to Settings
2. Tap Battery or Battery and Device Care (varies by brand)
3. Tap Battery Usage
4. View usage by app (some show percentages, others show screen time)
5. Tap each app to view detailed activity
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👀 Bonus Tip:
If battery usage doesn’t seem to match up with screen time or daily habits, it may be a sign of:
• Secret apps or hidden browsers
• Deleted and re-downloaded apps (to avoid detection)
• Background app activity like VPNs or private servers
🧠 Final Thought:
Battery stats are like fingerprints—they leave a trail. And when kids are clever, it takes clever parents to stay one step ahead. Use the data. Start a conversation. Guide with love and boundaries. 💪📵
Happy Parenting,
Officer Gomez

11/12/2025

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11/11/2025

The Greater Dallas Veterans Foundation (GDVF) is proud to present the 2025 theme:
"75th Anniversary of the Korean War"

11/10/2025