By Alli Griffiths, Mental Health Counselor, Practicum You have probably heard the age-old adage, ‘you are what you eat.’ This phrase used to annoy me. …
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Taking Care of Your Mental Health
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Alli Griffiths, Mental Health Counselor, RI Do you see your doctor annually for a routine checkup? Or do you wait until you have a problem …
Girl Love
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, February 22, 2023
As I write this last blog for the month of February on the topic of “Love for Yourself and Others,” I thought I would close …
Coach Thought of the Week: Happiness
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Monday, November 14, 2022
Happiness is the “state of just being happy.” But how do we just “be happy” when life is 50/50? 50% good and 50% bad. We’ve …
Taking Care of Business: Men’s Mental Health Part 1
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, June 08, 2022
I initiated a brief survey of a small sample of men regarding their views on medical and mental health issues. I was surprised to find …
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Coach Thought of the Week: Therapy v. Coaching
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Monday, May 30, 2022
“Therapists are archeologists that dig into our past to help us understand the present; Coaches are architects that help us build our future once we …
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Let’s Talk About Anxiety
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, May 04, 2022
The most commonly diagnosed mental health disorder in the U.S. is anxiety; and a close second is depression. Both disorders are misunderstood not only by …
Coach Thought of the Week: Hustling
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Monday, December 06, 2021
The Hustle Culture is about being aggressive, being forceful, being a slayer, pushing forward, working long hours; and putting ourselves last. Hustling without rest and …
Should we blame weight gain on menopause?
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, October 20, 2021
By Alejandra Boker, MBA, RD, IFNCP Women’s health is multifaceted. But one of the main issues consistently brought up by many women is the struggle …
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In loving me.
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, October 13, 2021
The other day I was really looking at myself in the mirror while I was getting dressed. I was looking at my body and scars …
