10 Tips For Self-Care on Valentine’s Day Posted on February 14, 2019 People will often say that there are two types of people in this world — those who love Valentine’s Day and those who absolutely dread it. The polarizing characteristics of this holiday are mainly due to the massive amounts of stress it creates. If you’re single, this celebration can make you feel lonely, rejected,… Read More
Developing A Sense of Self Posted on February 13, 2019 This week John Hawkins Jr. talks about developing a sense of self and how that plays a role in your relationships and emotional connections with other people. Every week, Gateway Counseling Center’s John Hawkins Jr. M.S., L.M.H.C., C.A.P. responds to questions about mental and emotional health. John Hawkins helps individuals suffering from a variety of… Read More
A Life Well Lived Posted on February 7, 2019 Young lives are full of potential and a bright future. However, life is tough. The challenge is to achieve the hope within that young heart as you age through the seasons of life. The goal – a life well lived. The opposite a life of disappointment and cynicism because of shattered dreams. Youth lacks experience… Read More
Positive Goals vs. Negative Goals; Framing Your Goals Posted on February 6, 2019 Gateway Counseling Center’s John Hawkins Jr. M.S., L.M.H.C., C.A.P. responds to questions about mental and emotional health. John Hawkins helps individuals suffering from a variety of addictions by providing effective health counseling methods and treatment options. This week John discusses the difference between framing your goals in a positive manner and framing them in a… Read More