In the last four weeks, our lives have been disrupted, paused and altered, replacing most of our daily routines and activities with uncertainty and change. In addition to the public health concerns related to COVID-19, the pandemic has directly affected the familiarity of our jobs, schools, and...
As caregivers to children or teens, tools are available to continue to cultivate your youth’s full capacity. Preparation can greatly help reduce nerves and increase anticipation for a new school year. We tend to become as successful as we have prepared to be. Below are methods...
Self-injury Awareness Month is a chance to set aside stigma, understand the problem and be open about mental health and recovery. Self-injury is much more common than most people realize. Among teenagers, an estimated 15 percent will experience some form of self-injury. The number drops to 4...
As Father’s Day approaches, the world will observe the third Sunday of the month and celebrate living and heavenly fathers. To honor them even further, I would like for everyone to take a moment to reflect on the numerous men in your life and encourage and show support for National...
Mental Health First Aid is a public education program that introduces participants to risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems, builds understanding of their impact and overviews appropriate support. The program teaches common risk factors and warning signs of specific...
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 Holy Bible So many of us take so much for granted... It is easy to get caught up in our busy schedules. How...
Our very own Dr. B was asked to provide professional insight to NBC 5 about treating victims of trauma following a shooting on the evening of February 13, 2018 at the nearby Pappadeaux restaurant in Duncanville. Among the witnesses was the Harmony Marketing Manager, Summer Galvez, who also...
What do you think would happen if a group of boys were instructed by an adult to slap a girl? Do you think the average youth would choose the loving response? Watch the short social experiment here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2OcKQ_mbiQ. While most teens would agree...
Happy New Year! It is our prayer here at the Harmony Counseling Center that you will make healthy mental health lifestyle choices in this New Year! As part of being mentally healthy, we must choose to build and maintain a healthy resilience. Many times, we live our lives out by...
Understanding post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD is important because it affects many more people than one may ever imagine. Most people tend to think of men and women who have served in the armed forces when they think of this condition. The thing is though any one can end up with this...