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Developing a “rest ethic” can make you more productive. When working from home, re-entering the office space or when you feel that you...
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Lagniappe Counseling
- Sep 21, 2021
- 2 min
Featured in "Counseling Today"
Amanda Hembree, LPC CEAP of Lagniappe Counseling, was recently highlighted in a feature story of the September issue of Counseling Today...
Lagniappe Counseling
- May 27, 2021
- 1 min
How to Help Others Struggling
From You Got This and The New Orleans Musicians Clinic In this final week of Mental Health Awareness Month, we wanted to share tips for...
Lagniappe Counseling
- May 12, 2021
- 2 min
The Importance of Saying "No"
Saying no is an important skill that many people struggle with Clients often come to me anxious, stressed and overworked and many times...
Lagniappe Counseling
- Apr 22, 2021
- 1 min
The Benefits of Getting Outside
The mental health benefits of getting outside.
Lagniappe Counseling
- Feb 17, 2021
- 5 min
What to Know About Black Mental Health For Non-BIPOCs
From our friends over at the amazing Zencare: An anti-racist practice requires seeing, understanding, and validating disparate realities...
Lagniappe Counseling
- Feb 1, 2021
- 2 min
Dealing With Seasonal Depression During a Pandemic
For many of us, winter brings more than just shorter days and lower temps, it's also accompanied by seasonal depression. Seasonal...
Lagniappe Counseling
- Jan 7, 2021
- 2 min
Emotional Hangovers Are Real
A week into 2021 and we are experiencing serious and traumatic events. Many of us have experienced and fought to cure an alcohol induced...
Lagniappe Counseling
- Dec 15, 2020
- 2 min
Reduce Holiday Stress By Setting Boundaries
As the holidays quickly approach, we invite you to reflect on your needs and boundaries ahead of time so you can experience peace and joy...
Lagniappe Counseling
- Dec 11, 2020
- 3 min
Staying Sober During Pandemic Holidays
This year, the holidays will be especially taxing for many people. Here’s how to make it through. #sober #holidays #pandemic #recovery...
Lagniappe Counseling
- Dec 1, 2020
- 1 min
Holiday Self-Care Tips
Once again, our friends over at The New Orleans Musicians’ Clinic and Assistance Foundation have knocked it out of the park with some...
Lagniappe Counseling
- Nov 19, 2020
- 2 min
4 Tips to Avoid Burnout
Burn bright, not out! How are you doing this week? No, how are you really doing? As the days get shorter and time spent in a global...
Lagniappe Counseling
- Nov 4, 2020
- 5 min
Election Stress? You Aren't Alone.
A Self-Care Guide to Help You Get Through by Rakshitha Arni Ravishankar How are you feeling today? If you woke up with a pit in your...
Lagniappe Counseling
- Oct 23, 2020
- 4 min
5 Reasons NOT to use Insurance
What you don't know could hurt you One of the first questions I often get is "do you take my insurance?" It makes sense, really,...
Lagniappe Counseling
- Oct 1, 2020
- 3 min
What to Expect In Therapy
Your inner world is not the only one that changes. By: Mariana Plata What should I say? How should I start? Who speaks first? These are...
Lagniappe Counseling
- Jul 1, 2020
- 3 min
How coronavirus stress may scramble our brains
Imaging studies show we should give ourselves a break By: Laura Sanders I’m on deadline, but instead of focusing, my mind buzzes with...
Lagniappe Counseling
- Jun 15, 2020
- 3 min
Building Resilience in a World of Uncertainty
Exploring strategies to build resilience in the midst of COVID-19 By: Elizabeth Dixon, LISW-CP Are you feeling the weight...
Lagniappe Counseling
- Apr 4, 2020
- 5 min
Ways to de-stress during COVID
We must take care of our minds, bodies, and souls and protect those around us. By: Kristen Fuller, M.D. Our world is hurting. This viral...
Lagniappe Counseling
- Sep 13, 2019
- 3 min
Calming the Monkey Mind
Do you have an inner voice that hinders your success? By: Diana Raab PhD According to Buddhist principles, the “monkey mind” is a term...