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New Video Dawning Phoenix LLC Affordable Counseling In Gainesville, GA
New Video Dawning Phoenix LLC Affordable Counseling In Gainesville, GA
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 […]
Are you interested in fitness and nutrition, as well as working in occupations that allow more control over your potential income and day-to-day choices at work? Dawning Phoenix LLC offers: Coaching Services Work-Life Balance Personal Growth Self Esteem Life Satisfaction Career/Job Performance We utilize lower fees through a reduced cost model by not accepting insurance, […]
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 […]
Anxiety seems to be a common malaise and presents frequently in counseling, and often in a variety of contexts, not just individual therapy & “generalized anxiety disorder“. Someone said to me recently: “Anxiety is culturally induced!” and that statement really resonates. Discussions in a therapy session can range from a) what to do about […]
Attending a Victim’s Rights Ceremony in Hall County recently turned my thoughts to the dynamics of abusive relationships, as well as the tragedy of domestic homicide and the triumph of individuals who escape a hurtful intimate partner or parent. As a culture, we can be tempted to “explain away” bad behavior, when the necessary response […]