Jill Cain, MS, LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor

05/02/2024

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11/23/2022

Happy Thanksgiving! I'm trying to be more intentional about practicing gratitude on a daily basis! 🍁🦃🍂

The Impact of Gratitude on Mental Health
Research shows it can reduce stress and improve physical and mental health.

Many studies over the past decade have found that people who consciously count their blessings tend to be happier and less depressed.
Source: Gratitude Changes You And Your Brain (Berkeley’s Greater Good Magazine).

There’s a growing body of research on the benefits of gratitude. Studies have found that giving thanks and counting blessings can help people sleep better, lower stress and improve interpersonal relationships.
Source: If You Feel Thankful, Write It Down. It’s Good For Your Health (NPR).

A large study conducted by Virginia Commonwealth University showed that thankfulness predicted a significantly lower risk of major depression, generalized anxiety disorder, phobia, ni****ne dependence, alcohol dependence and drug abuse.
Source: When Looking for Happiness, Find Gratitude (NAMI).

Experiments have shown that people who partake in the “three good things” exercise – which, as the name suggests, prompts people to think of three good moments or things that happened that day – see considerable improvements in depression and overall happiness, sometimes in as little as a couple weeks.
Source: 7 Surprising Health Benefits of Gratitude (Time).

06/26/2020

Be kind. Be considerate. You never know the battle someone else is fighting.

06/26/2020

1 in 5 U.S. adults struggle with mental illness. A great, free virtual resource coming up soon from NAMI (National Alliance for Mental Illness)! Learn about the signs and symptoms of mental illness and how to help family and loved ones who struggle! ♥️

Attend free, expert-led sessions online, July 13-14.

05/21/2020

I thought Dr. Henry Cloud did a great mini lesson on boundaries! Check it out!

"I want to say that this is the absolute best $9 that I spend. I am growing and learning beyond measure. Even though I had read the book many times and had several copies, Dr. Cloud’s teaching has made so much difference. It is a blessing from God for me. I feel empowered, humbled, and very grate....

05/18/2020

This is a helpful article as we see people losing loved ones, whether due to COVID-19 or not. They are not able to physically gather and hug and talk as they share memories of their deceased. They are not able to have a celebration of life or a funeral in the same way anymore. They may have been unable to see their loved one and may not have gotten the closure they need in this difficult time. PLEASE REACH OUT TO THOSE HURTING! This great article gives you some tips and ideas for doing that.

All of us at Stephen Ministries hope and pray that you, your loved ones, and the people you care for are healthy and safe.

09/01/2019

Ever not sure what to say to a friend in an abusive relationship? Here’s a helpful article with practical tips!

Here's where to start.

05/20/2019

Let’s break the stigma!