Morning Light Counseling

08/21/2024

This week - teaching and singing for my 25th consecutive year at BYU Education Week. Turns out there was a reporter in the audience for one of my Monday classes - check out her summary of my talk that day on building trust in relationships:

Gathered inside the Hinckley Center’s assembly hall on Aug. 19, BYU Education Week attendees listened to Carrie Wrigley, therapist and author of “Your Happiness Toolkit,” talk about the role of time and communication in building trust, confidence and emotional safety in relationships.

08/07/2023

Just got some awesome news! My book, "Your Happiness Toolkit: 16 Strategies for Overcoming Depression, and Building a Joyful, Fulfilling Life" was just identified as one of the top 11 books for depression and recovery. Check it out!

Our licensed mental health counselor recommends the best books for anxiety and depression.

01/19/2023

Oo… I really like this. Had to share. Unfortunately - more and more of us seem to be in at least one of these states, more and more of the time.

I love the insight here, about what’s underneath these conditions we may often observe in ourselves or others. 
Compassion (for self, or others) is the first step to healing.

Anther amazing info graphic from Revelations in Education I Dr. Lori Desautels!

09/11/2021

Well, this was a wonderful surprise today! My 2019 book on depression recovery is now up to 49 REVIEWS on Amazon! One more, and we reach that magical 50 reviews when Amazon itself starts promoting my book, to help its healing message reach even more people. :-)

So - A REQUEST. If you've read the book, and always intended to write a short review to help get the word out, but still haven't done so - this would be a fantastic time!

Or - if you haven't read the book yet, but could use some fresh new ideas on healing from (or preventing) depression, I invite you to discover this empowering resource. Check it out here:
https://www.amazon.com/Your-Happiness-Toolkit-Strategies-Overcoming/dp/1733117504/ref=sr_1_2?crid=22YGIYL5059X4&dchild=1&keywords=your+happiness+toolkit+carrie+wrigley&qid=1631372909&sr=8-2

12/23/2020

As the days get shorter and the nights get longer, it becomes ever more important that we don't let the darkness on the outside bring us down on the inside. And as we move into the holidays and beyond - especially this weird year - dark moods often get intensified, bringing us down and robbing our joy.

But it doesn't have to be that way. Join me and my co-host, Seth Adam Smith, for the next episode of our podcast "Look Up and Move Forward, " to learn some powerful strategies for keeping your mood bright, even when the days are dark and cold. You can watch the video version here at this YouTube link https://youtu.be/MZFHOQmOKdY.

or check out the audio, on BuzzSprout, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you like getting your podcasts. Gather up light and happiness now, so it can sustain you for the wintry days ahead. Enjoy!

"We are moving into a season right now that—by and large—the days are shorter and the nights are longer, there is less light and more darkness. So, I think i...

12/14/2020

An article about our new podcast, with a summary of the first 6 episodes. Co-hosted with Seth Adam Smith, this podcast focuses on building joy and emotional wellness. Episode 7 coming soon! :-)
https://carriewrigley.com/blog/17-blog/happiness-and-joy/67-new-podcast-look-up-and-move-forward?fbclid=IwAR1LE8vMrvs73VaHQtXuvKA-iHQNIKyzCxeoKlKQFkZk1rLzJDQAsbyaj6M

For years, Carrie M.Wrigley, LCSW, has been actively sharing a message of hope and healing - with her counseling clients, in her classes and talks, and in her book and websites. Now, she teams up with best-selling author and videographer, Seth Adam Smith, to create an inspiring new podcast, "Look Up...

05/08/2020

Lots of new questions, as well as challenges and opportunities, as we start taking those first careful steps toward a more normal life. Here's some thoughts to manage this transition healthfully and happily:

After months of enduring the ravages of Covid-19, many states are cautiously loosening prior restrictions and stay-at-home orders. Many regard this as essential development, to preserve the economy, and prevent the entire dissolution of businesses, communities, and lives. Others regard it as dangero...

04/24/2020

FREE EBOOK FOR YOU! Here's a free ebook to help you stay happy and emotionally well in the midst of the ongoing Covid-19 challenge. Previously published as a series of blog posts - now it's a lovely 30-page ebook, free for you to download and print! Enjoy!

A 30-page ebook outlining 6 strategies to promote emotional wellness and resilience even during the Covid-19 crisis. By Carrie M . Wrigley, LCSW,