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Please enjoy our mental health education resources and empower yourself to embrace well-being and personal growth. Written by our staff who are subject matter experts, this is a space for us to share information and share Foundations news. Join us in cultivating a community of understanding and support!
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Announcement: Donation Drop-Off Spots
To give back to our community this holiday season, we are organizing a clothing drive for children in foster care in Limestone County.
Will Johnson, BS
Dec 7, 20241 min read
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What Is Psychotropic Medication Management?
In this article, I explain what psychotropic medication is and what it is used for in mental health treatment.
Maranda Hansley, MSN, CRNP, PMHNP-BC
Oct 25, 20242 min read
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Welcoming Maranda Hansley, MSN, CRNP, PMHNP-BC: Bringing Psychiatry to Foundations
We are happy to announce the arrival of our newest staff member, Maranda Hansley. Maranda is a board certified psychiatric mental health...
Foundations Counseling Center
Aug 12, 20242 min read
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Introducing Amanda Clairday, MSSW, LICSW-S
Foundations Counseling is proud to announce the arrival of the newest member of our clinical team, Amanda Clairday! Amanda is a licensed...
Foundations Counseling Center
Jun 7, 20241 min read
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Mental Health Awareness Month 2024
Locker McDonald, MA, ALC, Halley McNeal, MSW, LICSW, and Will Johnson spoke with students and school staff about therapy.
Foundations Counseling Center
May 6, 20241 min read
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Introducing Halley McNeal, MSW, LICSW
Foundations Counseling Center is happy to announce that the newest member of our clinical team, Halley McNeal, is accepting new clients...
Foundations Counseling Center
May 4, 20241 min read
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Forgiveness: A Means for Healing
Forgiveness is not about justice, and it is not about what we deserve. It’s about healing.
Locker McDonald, MA, ALC
Apr 21, 20244 min read
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Introducing Glynn Cannon, M.Ed, LPC
Meet Glynn Cannon, M. Ed, LPC.Glynn is an Alabama native who has a longstanding commitment to service.
Will Johnson, BS
Jan 16, 20242 min read
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Invalidation and Emotional Disregulation
Responding to a child’s request for another snack with “you’re not hungry, you just had a snack” can cause the child to distrust themself.
Locker McDonald, MA, ALC
Dec 8, 20233 min read
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What Should I Expect From Therapy?
Ultimately, no one except for the client themselves knows what is and is not right for them because they alone are in the position decide.
Will Johnson, BS
Nov 5, 20232 min read
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Stress, Faith, and Science
I'll be exploring the science of stress, how it affects us as humans, and how faith itself can serve as an intervention against stress.
Locker McDonald, MA, ALC
Oct 29, 20239 min read
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Teletherapy: A Game-Changer
The convenience and security of teletherapy services can be a game-changer for clients unable to attend regular sessions.
Foundations Counseling Center
Oct 20, 20232 min read
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Psychological Trauma: A Healthcare Issue
If you sustain psychological trauma, treat yourself with care and deal with it as you would any other health issue.
Will Johnson, BS
Oct 15, 20232 min read
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Self-Care: A Professional Obligation
Erin Bochard, LMSW Many times, self-care is being ignored due to a clinician’s internal beliefs about it, their culture, their financial...
Foundations Counseling Center
Oct 6, 20233 min read
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Understanding and Dealing with Anxiety
Anxiety- it's that uneasy feeling in your stomach before a big presentation or the jitters on the first day of school.
Locker McDonald, MA, ALC
Sep 29, 20236 min read
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Foundations Counseling Center
Sep 19, 20230 min read
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Understanding Your Therapist: What Is An ALC?
Associate Licensed Counselors play a crucial role in guiding individuals through their emotional landscapes and fostering healing.
Locker McDonald, MA, ALC
Sep 11, 20235 min read
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Dispelling Some Myths Regarding Suicide
Anyone can become vulnerable to suicide. Join us this September as we participate in national suicide awareness month.
Will Johnson, BS
Sep 1, 20233 min read
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Why is my therapist a Social Worker?
There are many different paths we as therapists take to get to our destination. Clinical Social Work training is one of these paths....
Foundations Counseling Center
Aug 27, 20233 min read
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Why See a Counselor?
As a counselor, I want to emphasize that a professional counselor possesses the tools, knowledge, expertise, and more, to diagnose your prob
Locker McDonald, MA, ALC
Aug 17, 20233 min read
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