Eason Counseling and Associates

04/20/2024

National Minority Health Month is important to recognize because of the health disparities that persist among racial and ethnic minorities. For more information and to learn ways you can help, visit the NIH website linked below.

https://www.nimhd.nih.gov/programs/edu-training/nmhm/2022/

04/19/2024

In honor of it being National Counseling Awareness Month, it is important to bring awareness to the benefits of counseling. If we can educate others on how counseling can be a very positive resource for someone, we can reduce the negative stigma that is still perpetrated about asking for help. Please feel free to reach out to us if you feel you need help. 💕

04/16/2024

This we will be highlighting the show Love on the Spectrum on Netflix. In this documentary/reality show, individuals on the autism spectrum are shown navigating the dating world and exploring love and relationships, many for the first time in their lives. Reports have said that many series related to dating tend to seem scripted, but that it is obvious that this one is not. Series like this are important for reasons of representation, education, and to bring awareness to the differences we all have. 🌈🧡

04/12/2024

04/09/2024

This , we will be featuring the movie "Silver Linings Playbook" starring Bradley Cooper (Pat). After Pat lost his job, wife and ended up in a mental institution, he had to move back in with his parents. Pat wants to rebuild his life and reunite with his wife, but things get complicated when he meets Tiffany (Jennifer Lawrence), who offers to help him reconnect with his wife, if he will do something very important for her in exchange. Pat is known to have Bipolar Disorder while Tiffany depicts symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder. This film is a wonderful portrayal of how influential support from family and other loved ones really is and how it can help to create the best version of yourself, whether you struggle with mental health or not.

04/06/2024

Have you ever experienced any of the following..?
(It could be one or more than one)

1. Experiencing violence of a parent, caregiver, or partner
2. Having an emotionally unavailable parent
3. Being in a relationship with a narcissistic parent or partner
4. Growing up in a family that avoided conflict or had a lot of conflicts
5. Growing up with a parent or family member who struggled with persistent, physical and/or mental health issues
6. Experiencing and/or being a part of a group of people who experiences racism, discrimination, exclusion, or micro-aggressions

If so, you are probably now a people-pleaser. In all of these situations, an individual does not feel safe disagreeing, saying no, or being different. In turn, they resort to either trying to become invisible, keeping the peace, or putting what others need and want above their own well-being.

The good thing is that you are in control of changing these behaviors and learning how to stand your ground and set boundaries. A good first step is recognizing these people-pleasing behaviors and practicing what you could have done differently. You may end up withdrawing yourself from the typical role you've held in a relationship or family dynamic for most of your life. You may be met with loss, conflict, and a hesitance of whether or not you are doing the right thing because you are not used to putting yourself first. This is where you find support in someone you trust whether it be a therapist, friend, or loved one to talk over your feelings and cultivate new and healthy responses to these kinds of situations. In turn, you will develop confidence and feel more comfortable with viewing doing something for someone else as an option rather than a compulsion.

04/04/2024

Thursday night reminders🫶✨you are the only person you have to be with 24/7. Be kind to yourself.💛

04/03/2024

Have you ever considered why it is so challenging to set boundaries? It could be because it is very triggering for you. Whether you are a people pleaser who feels the need to give to others in order to be worthy or a very driven person who sees a boundary as an attack on your ego, addressing this conduct forces you to examine the toxic behaviors that stem from your past which can be difficult. The first step is figuring out what your non-negotiable boundaries are and enforcing them rather than expecting someone to give you what you are seeking. We choose who we give power to, and this starts with setting healthy boundaries.

04/01/2024

This we will be highlighting the film "Good Will Hunting" starring Robin Williams, "Dr. Sean Maguire" a therapist, and Matt Damon, "Will Hunter" a mathematical genius who works as a janitor at a very prestigious school. Due to Will having a very traumatic childhood and going through abusive parents within the foster care system, it is assumed that he has avoidant personality disorder, with post traumatic stress disorder, and possibly mood disorder of depressive symptoms. After hours, Will solves an almost impossible mathematical equation that nobody else could figure out which led him to great opportunities. After Will gets into a physical fight at the university, he receives therapy from Dr. Maguire and their journey of creating a beautiful relationship begins. Throughout this film, Will's temper, attachment issues, and lying issues are vividly depicted. Through therapy with Dr. Maguire, Will learns how to open up and what it feels like for someone to really care about him for the first time. This film is a wonderful representation of healing trauma and creating meaning and success in the midst of pain.

03/29/2024

Some friendly affirmations for you on this lovely Friday🥰✨🌈 Have a wonderful weekend everyone!

03/28/2024

Emotional dysregulation is a mental health symptom that involves trouble controlling your emotions and how you act on those feelings. To those around you, your emotions and reactions may seem out of proportion compared to what you're feeling and reacting to. Oftentimes, individuals who have ADHD will experience emotional dysregulation as well. If you resonate with this, please contact us to get help.

03/26/2024

Once you take a step back and realize that you are only in control of yourself and your own actions and emotions, you are better able to let go of what others do and how they make you feel. Focus on what you can control- attaining this mindset in which can be a key contributor to peace, healing, and happiness.