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 […]

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Dawn M. Echols, M.S., LPC – Owner & Executive Director Dawning Phoenix, LLC – counseling, coaching & conflict resolution Voluntarily Clinically Qualified (NCMHCE/Exam), March 2014 Member – LPCA of Georgia, Board Member/Volunteer Member – North American Society of Adlerian Psychology, Georgia Society of Adlerian Psychology Formerly registered mediator, trained in mediation/conflict resolution Specialties include anxiety, aggression, domestic […]

The Illusion of Safety – contributed by Leslie Dinkins-Perez, LCSW People LOVE their bubbles; the bubbles that make them FEEL safe, even if they aren’t ACTUALLY safe. This bubble is created by their belief system that usually includes thoughts such as, “My experience is the only one that’s real”, “If I don’t/do _______, then -insert […]

Individuals experiencing toxic behavior(s) in a relationship, especially those in relationships with an (un)recognized abusive partner, can experience many of these destructive behaviors. This article (and the books referenced in the article) is not only a thorough introduction to recognizing toxic behaviors in all kinds of relationships, but it offers PRACTICAL responses: 20 Diversion Tactics […]