The Cleansing by Erica D. Fulton (MA-Counseling, MDiv., LPC-Intern, Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor) The grief journey is one that can expose us and make us vulnerable. It appears as if the more we try to camouflage our grief. It sticks out like a sore thumb. What would the journey be like if we refined the […]
I was privileged to be asked as a guest on Business Radio X in Gainesville with co-hosts Dr. Bill Lampton – Communication Consultant and Speech Coach and Beau Henderson, discussing stress and transitions. awn M. Echols/Dawning Phoenix Dawn M. Echols is a licensed professional counselor and certified professional counselor supervisor offering clinical counseling and life coaching, as […]
The Hidden Gift of Grief by Erica D. Fulton (MA-Counseling, MDiv., LPC-Intern, Chemical Dependency Counselor) Even though the gift of sadness sounds like an oxymoron, the acceptance of sadness can be a very powerful healing agent during the journey of grief. Acceptance of sadness allows us to embrace the gift of grief. Often, grief is […]
All my life Been running from a pain in me A feeling I don’t understand Holding me down So rain on me Underwater All I am, getting harder A heavy weight I carry around Today I don’t have to fall apart I don’t have to be afraid I don’t have to let the damage Consume […]
Therapists are frequently asked about anxiety. There are several things that a person suffering with anxiety can utilize. Anxiety is a common problem today, with multiple causes speculated. Anxiety is part of the human condition; however, when the message of fear (normal & related to survival) becomes amplified, a person can develop an anxiety DISORDER. […]
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This little slogan was part of a marketing campaign by Mary Kay Cosmetics several years ago. It is a fitting topic for how we can approach a new start or a change, especially for the better. The beginning of a New Year can trigger a ‘restart’ in our lives and is a good time to […]
Dawning Phoenix is pleased to announce the launch of online counseling, which will allow us to reach more people in an accessible format. Ms. Gay Baldwin With this service, we are proud to announce the addition of Ms. Gay Baldwin, a board certified telemental health provider and licensed professional counselor, to the Dawning Phoenix […]
Building healthy relationships, including the relationship we have with ourselves, we have to figure out what renews us and what replenishes our energy. This can be solitude, time spent in spiritual pursuits, or nurturing activities. Doing so can sometimes become a challenge in our busy, chaotic world. I appreciated this featured article by author Melissa […]
We will be relocating our office. The new location is : Hosch Building 210 Washington Street NW Suite 206 Gainesville GA 30501 Building Name Hosch Building Historic District Gainesville Commercial Historic District Description Hosch Building, Gainesville, GA This is the Hosch Brothers Company Building located […]
More on grief: While sharing grief with a friend recently, I thought about how each of us can be affected differently by deep loss and how sharing that effect can be difficult to explain. For instance, we may think life prepares us for the loss of a parent, since we expect to outlive our parents […]
In this interview, Clinical Psychotherapist Dawn Echols discusses how you can reduce tension in your workplace, so you will communicate more clearly and productively.
Michelle McGowan Michelle McGowan is a graduate intern, counseling adolescents and young adults aged 12-25, as well as individuals and premarital couples, under supervision at Dawning Phoenix. She is pursuing her Masters of Science degree in Clinical Counseling and Psychology at Brenau University, with an expected graduation date of May 2020. Michelle earned her […]
Dawning Phoenix is pleased to announce an intern will be joining our practice May 2018. Intern rates are $30 and represent a great addition to our service lines because they are often much more affordable than fully licensed counselors with multiple specialties and credentials. Interns are highly engaged in the learning process and have access […]
3 Important Steps for Rebuilding Your Relationship After Substance Abuse -by Caleb Anderson Photo via Pixabay.com Life rarely happens exactly as we have planned. When the heart-breaking or challenging situations arise, we are faced with the decision to endure them or to give up and walk away entirely. This is especially true in a romantic […]
From the desk of Counselor Dawn Echols: “Social Media and Private Pain” Several weeks ago, a friend called me out of the blue. Even though we have some common interests and don’t live terribly far apart, our paths don’t often cross, so when this person’s number appeared in caller ID, I made a point to […]
In this video interview, professional counselor Dawn Echols advises us about communicating effectively when tragic events surround us.
Powerfully to the point; this TED talk is timely during Domestic Violence Awareness month. Some of the comments in the feed are well worth additional reading. Be sure to listen to this brief TED talk: “I never once thought of myself as a battered wife. Instead, I was a very strong woman in love with […]
