mental health

On Gratitude

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Gratitude is not just for Thanksgiving day.  While you may have finished the leftover turkey and the last slice of pie, your practice of gratitude does not need to be over.

If you need some assistance in increasing your awareness of gratitude, try answering a few of these 50 Questions to Foster Gratitude.  I went through them and surprised myself with some of the things I came up with!  If you’re feeling really ambitious, maybe even tell a few people what you’re grateful for, or thank them for something they’ve done for you.

I’m that person who likes to have everyone share what they’re grateful for at the Thanksgiving table.  Does this always happen?  No.  It can be hard to name and share with others your appreciation.  But gratitude does not always have to be big, perfect, or life-changing.  The other day I was grateful for a working hairdryer on a cold and rainy day.  Yesterday I found appreciation in a really great song on the radio that fit my mood.

So, what are you grateful for today?

Wellness Through the Holidays Workshop

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Please note: Tomorrow’s Wellness Through the Holidays workshop has been cancelled.  If you are interested in attending a workshop, please sign up for December’s Wellness Through the Holidays workshop on December 10th (Thursday) from 5:30-7:00pm.  Cost is $20.  Sign up by emailing Johanna at jbondperspectives@gmail.com, or by calling (585)406-3012.

The holidays can be a stressful time.  Make sure you are taking care of yourself!

Upcoming workshops: Wellness Through the Holidays

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Wellness Through the Holidays: A workshop on self-care
 
Join Johanna Bond, LMHC, NCC, for a workshop on managing stress and improving personal wellness during the holiday season.  Johanna will cover topics such as improving sleep, addressing emotional stress and negative thinking, and turning off the “to do” list in order to be present for the holidays.
Take an hour and a half to learn these strategies and give yourself the gift of self-care!
Dates and times:
Thursday, November 12th from 5:30-7:00pm
OR
Thursday, December 10th from 5:30-7:00pm*
Cost: $20
Location: 721 Ridge Road, Webster NY 14580
To sign up: stop by or call (585)406-3012
*NOTE: Space is limited for each workshop.  Please inquire for further details.

 

Upcoming Mindfulness Workshops

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You may have goals for your health and wellness – mindfulness can be a strong building block to start making positive changes in your life!  Mindfulness is the nonjudgmental awareness of the present moment.  Come to learn more about how you can use mindful skills and practice mindfulness exercises with Johanna Bond, LMHC, NCC of Perspectives Mental Health Counseling.

Thursday, September 17th, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

OR

Saturday, September 26th, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

To sign up, call Johanna Bond, LMHC, NCC, at (585)406-3012 or add your name to the list at 721 Ridge Road or Goshorn Wellness!

Cost: $10

Location: 721 Ridge Road, Webster NY 14580

Welcome to Perspectives Mental Health Counseling!

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I invite you to bring your old strengths into a new perspective, and to share in a conversation that is both challenging and supportive.  At Perspectives, you really are welcome.  You may come to gain a viewpoint outside of your current network of friends, family, co-workers, teammates, and to take a look at your own perspective as well. 

By gaining new insight, you will find ways to make positive change in your life and cope with whatever it is you carry with you through the door.  Together we can, through talk therapy, work towards discovering and helping you to become the healthiest you.

Look around the website and please feel free to contact me with further questions.

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