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Jul

13 What Is Animal Assisted Therapy? FAQs Answered by a JCAC Counselor

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What is Animal Assisted Therapy?

Animal-assisted therapy is a growing field that uses dogs or other animals to help people recover from or better cope with health problems, such as heart disease, cancer and mental health disorders. At Johns Creek and Alpharetta Counseling, we currently have one therapy dog, Zoey, that works in our office.

How can having an animal, like Zoey, help in therapy sessions?

Scientific studies have shown that animals can help to relax people in many ways. Animals help improve motivation and engagement in therapy. This could result in a shorter recovery process. Animals provide a sense of security and emotional support. They show unconditional love. Research shows t...

Jun

08 What is EMDR? | Trauma Therapy Questions ... Answered by a Trauma Counselor

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What is EMDR?

Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing or EMDR is a treatment that enables people to heal from emotional distress that results from disturbing life experiences. EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy. It is a body-mind integrated therapy that has been proven to be highly effective for those who have experienced trauma. EMDR therapy is founded on the basis that trauma interferes with our brain’s processing. The theoretical basis for EMDR is that during trauma our brain processes and stores memories incorrectly.This incorrect storage can lead to past memories feeling very present. Related or unrelated stimuli in the present can lead to clien...

May

27 Counselor Reaction To Death of Naomi Judd | Learn The Warning Signs Of Depression

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In this video, JCAC Counselor, Ginny Vose, talks about the tragic death of Naomi Judd. She lists off several signs of depression such as mood swings, loss of interest, and more. We need to end the stigma around mental health. Just as there is no shame in seeking help for your body, there is no shame in seeking help for your mind. Ginny provides resources if you need to reach out for help, or if you have a loved one you know needs help.

If you are feeling that you might harm yourself, please call the suicide hotline at 1-800-273-8255 or text “HOME” to 741741

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May

26 Guided Imagery... START YOUR DAY by CHALLENGING ANXIETY

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JCAC Counselor, Ginny Vose, guides you through a guided imagery meditation to create a clean start to your morning. Giving you a space and exercise to let go and start your day with a clear vision and a new focus of where your day will go. You have the control to make a new future!

Johns Creek and Alpharetta Counseling (#JCAC) is a warm and family orientated counseling practice in Alpharetta, Ga. We offer online counseling services in the states of Georgia and Florida. We offer in-office counseling service at our Alpharetta office which is conveniently located to serve Johns Creek, Milton, Roswell, and Cumming, Ga.

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Oct

22 Man’s Best Friend: Healing Through Pet Therapy

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In this video, Ginny Vose, Trauma Specialist and Mental Health Counselor with JCAC, introduces Zoey, her Therapy Assistant. Zoey is a year and a half old French Bulldog who helps Ginny during Animal Assisted therapy sessions. Ginny talks about the benefits of Animal Assisted Therapy and walks you through what a typical session looks like with Zoey.

Johns Creek and Alpharetta Counseling (#JCAC) is a warm and family orientated counseling practice in Alpharetta, Ga. We offer online counseling services in the states of Georgia and Florida. We offer in-office counseling service at our Alpharetta office which is conveniently located to serve Johns Creek, Milton, Roswell, and Cumming, Ga.

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Apr

16 How To Talk To Someone About Suicide

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In this video, Erica gives advice on how to talk to a loved one who you fear is suicidal, and how to give support if you find out your concern is correct. She discusses three major warning signs that an individual needs in order to cross the threshold to truly attempt suicide. Erica also explains why connecting with a suicidal loved one is so important, as well as how to truly connect with them. In this video you will also be provided with good questions to ask to get the answers you need. Check out the resources below to get the support you need to help your loved one.

Mental Health Support and Advocacy www.NAMI.Org

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention https://afsp.org

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Jan

08 Family Check-in

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Family Check-Ins

Family Check-ins should not be hard! Check-ins are great tools to use when you have kids that are old enough to express how they are feeling. Check-ins also allow parents to continue fostering bonds with their children.

Try out some of these techniques to check in with your family on a Friday!

1) family group chat

2) family game night

3) family pizza night

4) family craft night

5) our moment's card game

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Jan

04 The Good In This Year

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The Good In This Year

By: Ginny Vose, Therapist at JCAC

I want to end the year with gratitude. We all know that many horrible things have happened this year. However, some good things have happened in 2020> I graduated with a 2nd Masters Degree, I am loving being a Professional Counselor, and I have a new foster puppy.

Taking all of these things that have happened what are some things that you are grateful for?

Take the time to go over those things in your head, or write them down.

- Happy Monday

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Jan

01 New Years Resolution

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New Years Resolution

1. What would I like to do differently this year?

2. What have I accomplished and what do I need to get accomplished?

3. What are some things that I have put on hold?

4. What are some things I like a little less about myself that I would like to change?

5. What are some diet plans I would like to make better?

6. What are some habits I should add to my life?

7. What are some helpful moments I could implement for my relationship?

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Dec

28 Anxiety Series Catch up

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Anxiety Series Catch Up

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What is Animal Assisted Therapy?

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