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12/07/2025

🧘‍♂️ December 7: Stretch it out 🙆‍♀️
Do your favorite stretches or do the quick video below.
Movement = mood boost!

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

12/06/2025

🛁 December 6: Candlelight soak 🕯️
Take a hot bath or shower by candlelight. Make it a ritual, not a chore. Bonus points for essential oils or bath salts.



A candlelight bath offers significant mental, emotional, and physical benefits, primarily by reducing stress, promoting relaxation, and encouraging mindfulness through a soothing sensory experience. The therapeutic effects are heightened when combined with the warm water and optional aromatherapy.

🫧🫧Mental and Emotional Well-being🫧🫧

Stress and Anxiety Reduction: The soft, warm, and flickering light of a candle helps lower cortisol (the stress hormone) levels, promoting a sense of calm and reducing anxiety.

Mindfulness and Clarity: The gentle flame provides a natural focal point for quiet contemplation or meditation, which helps to anchor thoughts, clear mental clutter, and enhance concentration.

Improved Mood: This self-care ritual can uplift spirits and foster emotional balance by creating a peaceful, tranquil environment that encourages self-compassion and rest.

Digital Detox and Sleep Quality: Replacing harsh artificial lighting with candlelight in the evening signals to the brain that it is time to wind down, helping to regulate circadian rhythms and prepare the body for more restful sleep.

🛁🛁Physical Benefits🛁🛁

Muscle Relaxation: The warm water of the bath works with the calming atmosphere to relax tense muscles and alleviate physical discomfort like tension headaches and muscular rigidity.

Nervous System Calm: The combination of low lighting, warm water, and a quiet environment helps to calm or desensitize an overstimulated nervous system.

Enhanced Circulation: The heat from the bath promotes blood circulation, delivering oxygen and nutrients to the body's cells.

♨️♨️Amplified Effects with Aromatherapy♨️♨️

Using scented candles or adding essential oils directly to the bathwater can amplify the healing experience. Specific scents offer unique benefits:

Lavender and Chamomile: Ideal for profound relaxation, reducing anxiety, and aiding sleep.

Eucalyptus and Peppermint: Can clear mental fog, boost alertness, and help relieve congestion and muscle aches.

Citrus (lemon, orange): Invigorates the senses, reduces fatigue, and helps uplift a low mood.
By creating a deliberate ritual, a candlelight bath provides a powerful and accessible way to nurture the mind, body, and spirit.

12/05/2025

😴 December 5: Go to bed early 🌙
Give yourself the gift of rest—and leave your phone out of the bedroom. Your mind will thank you.

How lack of sleep affects mood:
😴Increased negative emotions: Sleep deprivation boosts activity in the amygdala (the brain's emotion center), making you more reactive to negative stimuli, leading to anger, sadness, and frustration.

😴Poor emotional control: A tired brain struggles to manage feelings, resulting in overreactions, mood swings, and difficulty coping with stress.

😴Reduced positive feelings: Even brief sleep interruptions can lower positive moods and decrease emotional resilience.

How good rest helps mood:
😴Brain restoration: Deep sleep allows the brain to process emotions, balance hormones, and restore connections crucial for emotional regulation.

😴Improved resilience: Quality rest builds a buffer of positive emotions, helping you handle life's challenges better.

😴Better focus & judgment: Rested individuals can think more clearly, make better decisions, and control their behavior more effectively.

The bidirectional link:
😴Mental health conditions like depression and anxiety often cause sleep problems, and these sleep issues, in turn, can worsen psychiatric symptoms, creating a challenging cycle.

😴Addressing sleep quality is a critical step in managing and alleviating symptoms of mood disorders.

12/04/2025

🌿 December 4: Take a mindful walk 🚶‍♀️
Go outside, breathe in the crisp air, and notice the little things—the way the leaves crunch, how the sky looks today, the sound of the wind.

Walking in the cool air helps with mental health by reducing stress, boosting mood, and improving clarity through a combination of physical activity, exposure to nature, and sensory engagement. The fresh air, calming nature, and the multisensory experiences of fall and winter (like the crunch of leaves) lower stress hormones and promote mindfulness and a sense of well-being.

How walking in the fall and winter helps mental health:

Reduces stress and anxiety:
Spending time in nature, even for 20 minutes, can lower cortisol levels, the body's primary stress hormone. The fal/winter setting provides a calm environment that helps you relax and reset.

Boosts mood and well-being:
Exposure to natural light helps your body produce serotonin, a neurotransmitter that promotes happiness. Walking also releases endorphins, the body's natural mood elevators. Studies show regular walking can be as effective as medication for mild to moderate depression.

Improves focus and clarity:
The peaceful surroundings and sensory experience can help clear your mind and improve focus. A 2019 study found that people who walked in natural settings reported a 20% reduction in negative thoughts compared to those who walked in urban environments.

Provides a meditative experience:
The rhythm of walking and the beauty of nature offer a meditative experience that can be hard to replicate indoors. This can be further enhanced by consciously focusing on the present moment.

Combats Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD):
The sunlight you get from walking outdoors helps increase vitamin D levels, which can help combat symptoms of SAD that can emerge as the days get shorter and darker in fall and winter.

12/03/2025

🎨 December 3: Get creative 🎭
Color, draw, or paint—no pressure, just fun. Doodle in a notebook, try an adult coloring book, or make a tiny masterpiece.

Art helps with stress, anxiety, and depression by promoting emotional release, reducing stress hormones, and fostering a state of mindfulness. Engaging with art can increase happy-feeling brain chemicals like dopamine and endorphins, provide a distracting and calming focus on the present moment, and offer a non-verbal way to process difficult emotions.

If you don't have access to anything physical, try these resources:

Download & Print our Self-Care Coloring book or use the online source listed below.
https://www.caremorecounselingcenterllc.com/_files/ugd/1c1a65_dcca0db490244b38b8767f6e48030cc1.pdf

https://colormandala.com/ color a virtual mandala. Click “color” and then choose a mandala to color with virtual ink. This is a great relaxation tool

https://quickdraw.withgoogle.com/ Want to make it into a game?? You have 20 secs to draw the item and the computer has to recognize it.

https://inspiral-web.nathanfriend.com/ Inspirograph is a digital version of the traditional Spirograph tool. It can be used to decompress and get creative.

12/02/2025

What’s the holidays without the people we love???
Today is the day to let them know we love them & are thinking about them.

📞 December 2: Reach out 💙
Call or video chat with someone you love but don’t reach out to often enough. They miss you!

Need an appointment with a qualified therapist??

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(478) 412-8150 or (912) 386-1449

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12/01/2025

🎁 December 1: Unfollow negativity ❌
Unfollow or mute anyone on social media who makes you feel bad about yourself, stirs up political rage, or just doesn’t bring you joy. Go a step further, if needed, and unfollow any negativity in the real world.

12/01/2025

🎄 31 Days of Self-Care to End the Year on a High Note 🎉
The holidays can be a lot—family, obligations, stress, and expectations. But before you dive into New Year’s resolutions, take December to slow down and prioritize yourself.

This 31-day self-care challenge is designed to help you reset, refresh, and recharge before stepping into the new year.

✔ Simple & meaningful daily tasks

✔ No fancy equipment needed

✔ Flexibility to make it your own

So grab a cup of tea ☕, save this post, and let’s end the year feeling our best! We will post EVERY DAY to help you on this journey!!

🎁 December 1: Unfollow negativity ❌
Unfollow or mute anyone on social media who makes you feel bad about yourself, stirs up political rage, or just doesn’t bring you joy.

📞 December 2: Reach out 💙
Call or video chat with someone you love but don’t reach out to often enough. They miss you!

🎨 December 3: Get creative 🎭
Color, draw, or paint—no pressure, just fun. Doodle in a notebook, try an adult coloring book, or make a tiny masterpiece.

🌿 December 4: Take a mindful walk 🚶‍♀️
Go outside, breathe in the crisp air, and notice the little things—the way the leaves crunch, how the sky looks today, the sound of the wind.

😴 December 5: Go to bed early 🌙
Give yourself the gift of rest—and leave your phone out of the bedroom. Your mind will thank you.

🛁 December 6: Candlelight soak 🕯️
Take a hot bath or shower by candlelight. Make it a ritual, not a chore. Bonus points for essential oils or bath salts.

🧘‍♂️ December 7: Stretch it out 🙆‍♀️
Do your favorite stretches or do the quick video I'll post.
Movement = mood boost!

📝 December 8: Write 10 things you love about yourself ✍️
Big or small, silly or deep—remind yourself why you’re amazing.

🌅 December 9: Watch the sunrise or sunset 🌄
Step outside, take a deep breath, and appreciate the beauty of a new (or ending) day.

🎶 December 10: Make a happy playlist 🎵
Fill it with songs that make you smile, dance, or feel unstoppable.

😂 December 11: Laugh out loud 🤣
Watch your favorite comedian, funny TikTok videos, or classic blooper reels. Laughter = therapy!

📖 December 12: Finally start that book or movie 🍿
You know the one. No more excuses—tonight’s the night!

💌 December 13: Give a random act of kindness 🎁
Leave a kind note, buy a coffee for a stranger, or drop off a little surprise for someone who could use a pick-me-up.

🗂️ December 14: Declutter one small area 🏡
Pick one drawer, one shelf, or one section of your closet to organize. Even a tiny refresh feels good!

🎠 December 15: Do something your inner child loved 🎈
Swing at a park, build a LEGO tower, watch an old cartoon, or color outside the lines.

🙏 December 16: Make a gratitude list 💙
Write 5 things you’re grateful for today. Instant mood booster.

🎧 December 17: Lay down & listen to calming sounds 🌊
Nature sounds, soft music, or just silence. Give your brain a break.

💬 December 18: Start your day with morning affirmations ☀️
Begin your day with this video of morning affirmations to start out on the right foot.

✉️ December 19: Write a thank-you letter 📬
To a mentor, teacher, coworker, or someone who made an impact in your life.

🧩 December 20: Do a jigsaw puzzle 🧩
Or a crossword, Sudoku, or anything that engages your brain in a different way.

🛏️ December 21: Change your sheets 🛌
Because nothing beats climbing into fresh, clean bedding.

🎙️ December 22: Listen to an inspiring podcast 🎧
We will give some suggestions when the day arrives.

💰 December 23: Cancel something unnecessary ❌
A subscription you don’t use? An auto-pay charge you forgot about? Free yourself from wasted expenses.

📝 December 24: Journal about holiday traditions 🎄
What memories bring you joy? What traditions would you love to start?

💖 December 25: Be present 🎁
Put the phone down. Enjoy the moment. Let yourself truly indulge.

😴 December 26: Take a nap 😌
No guilt. Just rest. Stay in your Pajamas all day if you can!

✅ December 27: Do the thing you’ve been avoiding 🏆
That annoying task you keep putting off? Today’s the day.

🧘 December 28: Do a 20-minute yoga session 🧘‍♂️
A quick stress-relief flow to ease any tension. I'll post one to help you out!

🧠 December 29: Try a guided meditation 🌀
Start the new year with clear intentions & a calm mind. Try a guided meditation to start the new year off with positive vibes.

December 30: Make a New Year Bucket List ✨
Create a list of exciting goals, experiences, and self-care intentions for the upcoming year! Try a fun twist like:

✔ "26 Things to Do in 2026"

✔ A mix of big goals and small joys

✔ Activities for personal growth, fun, and relaxation

💡 Need ideas? Travel somewhere new, start a gratitude journal, try a hobby, learn a skill, set screen-free hours, or schedule more time for YOU!

📵 December 31: 24-hour digital detox 🚫📱
Turn off your phone & truly disconnect before the new year begins. We know it's a holiday so be flexible if you need to and set detox hours that work for you. Example: No phone from 8AM - 2PM

🎉 Are You Up for the Challenge?
Save this post, tag a friend, and let’s end the year feeling amazing. 💙

Need an appointment??

📞 Call: (478) 412-8150 or (912) 386-1449

📧 Email: admin@caremorecounselingcenterllc.com

🌐 Visit: www. CareMoreCounselingCenterLLC.Com

12/01/2025

In the 2003 holiday movie classic, “Elf,” the main character, Buddy, shares a particular fondness for the holiday season, “The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear!” No matter what traditions you celebrate this winter, not everyone shares Buddy’s enthusiasm for this season. While the holidays can be a time of celebration and joy for many, it also can be a period of stress, sadness, and loneliness for others—and sometimes can be particularly difficult for people living with mental health and substance use conditions.

A survey* conducted by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) found that 64 percent of individuals living with a mental illness reported that their conditions worsened around the holidays. Whether due to separation from loved ones, personal grief, the pressures of gift-giving, economic hardship, challenging interactions with family members, or shorter days, this time of year can bring unique behavioral health challenges.

As we approach the holiday season, it is important to remember that it is very common to feel added stress — and this stress can worsen symptoms of a mental health condition, such as depression or anxiety, or a substance use disorder. However, there are ways to help address the stress or condition and improve your mental health. Below are strategies to help you find moments of joy amidst the hustle and bustle this holiday season.

Strategies for supporting your mental health:

Pay attention to your feelings
Remember that it is okay to feel unhappy during the holidays. Recognizing your feelings is the first step to addressing and nurturing them.

Develop a plan for when you are feeling stressed, sad, or lonely
This plan may include calling a friend or family member, going for a walk, engaging in an activity that brings joy, or watching a favorite movie. Having a plan ahead of time can help ensure the difficult moments are more manageable.

Practice self-care
It is important to schedule time for yourself and activities that recharge your mind and body. This may include reading a good book, working out, spending time in nature, and practicing stress management skills, such as deep breathing, meditation, and mindfulness. It is also important to remember to prioritize necessities, including eating a balanced diet, getting plenty of sleep, and finding time for exercise.

Connect with community
If you can’t be near loved ones during the holidays, finding a supportive community through clubs, support groups, community centers, local meetups, and faith communities can help reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation. Consider scheduling a regular phone call with family and friends as well.

Support others
During this time of year feelings of grief and loss can amplify. Check in on loved ones who may be alone or struggling during the holiday season. Helping a friend or neighbor not only gives joy to others, but it can improve your own happiness and well-being.

Recognize seasonal mood changes
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a condition in which people experience symptoms of depression that are triggered by the change in seasons as the days get shorter. While this form of depression often improves in the spring and summer, it is important to talk with your health care provider if you feel you are experiencing these symptoms. Treatment is effective and may include light therapy, antidepressant medication, and/or talk therapy.

Avoid alcohol and drugs
For people in recovery, the holiday season presents challenges that can trigger the use of alcohol and drugs. Having a plan for navigating social events and feelings of loneliness, can reduce the risk of substance use. For family and friends, it is important to check in on those who may be struggling with substance use over the holidays.

Know when to seek help
If you feel that your mental health struggles are becoming overwhelming and difficult to handle, it is important to seek help and know that treatment is available. Below are free and confidential resources that can connect you with effective treatment and support.

Call today to schedule an appointment. Try our December Mental Health Challenge to help you navigate the holiday blues!

12/01/2025

Sending prayers to the family and Vidalia as a whole on today!

With heavy hearts, we share our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of a former Vidalia Indian. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected by this tragic loss.

11/27/2025

Wishing a very Happy Birthday to our owner/CEO, Clifford Hamilton!!!
May your day be full of wonderful memories and blessings!!!

11/27/2025

Wishing everyone a happy and safe Thanksgiving!!!