The Ultimate Guide to Understanding and Addressing Suicide Prevention: Why it Matters

The Ultimate Guide to Understanding and Addressing Suicide Prevention: Why it Matters

This September, Forward Counseling joins in recognizing Suicide Prevention and Recovery Month. In a world where we increasingly understand the importance of mental health for our overall well-being, addressing suicide prevention becomes very important. This guide explores this important topic, looking at why it matters and providing valuable insights to help people and communities save lives.

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Q and A with Nemetria Tate, PsyD

Q and A with Nemetria Tate, PsyD

Nemetria Tate is a dedicated psychologist who understands that seeking assistance is a courageous step toward growth. Holding a doctorate in Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, she specializes in helping adults navigate challenges such as low self-esteem, boundary issues, communication hurdles, adapting to life changes, trauma, anxiety, and depression. Nemetria's therapeutic approach is centered around Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and other proven methods, all while maintaining a culturally sensitive and strengths-based perspective to ensure a customized and enriching therapeutic journey. Beyond her professional commitment, she finds joy in audiobooks, movies, and cherished moments spent playing games with loved ones.

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Q & A with Ranise Jacobs, PreLicensed MFT, Life Coach, Consultant & Christian Counselor

Q & A with Ranise Jacobs, PreLicensed MFT, Life Coach, Consultant & Christian Counselor

Ranise Jacobs is a therapist who specializes in helping women manage stress, anxiety, grief, loss, divorce, traumatic events, and complex relationship issues. She uses solution-focused therapy and a variety of intervention and treatment approaches, such as Exposure and Response Prevention for GAD, Panic Disorder, OCD, Social Anxiety, and Phobias. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Substance Abuse Counseling, mindfulness stress management, expressive arts therapy, and Reunification Counseling help incarcerated mothers prepare to reunite with their children. Sessions typically last 8 to 12 weeks, with a brief assessment and specific goals to measure progress. Therapeutic models include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Expressive Arts Therapy, solution-focused therapy, Exposure Response Prevention Therapy, and Relaxation therapy.

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Embracing Hope on the Path to Recovery: Discover Support and Healing at Forward Counseling

Embracing Hope on the Path to Recovery: Discover Support and Healing at Forward Counseling

As Mental Health Awareness Month concludes, Forward Counseling stands as a beacon of hope, emphasizing that recovery is achievable despite daunting challenges, offering comprehensive support tailored to individual needs, and fostering a nurturing environment where hope is cultivated through evidence-based therapies, empathetic professionals, and a commitment to holistic well-being—inspiring individuals to embark on a transformative journey toward a brighter and healthier future.

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