First, you might just save a life by reading this: TalkAboutIt
Don't be fooled, mood issues occur in summer too!
Many may feel that summer, sun, and fun improve our mood and decrease concerns regarding depression and/or anxiety. This may be true for some- more daylight hours, time outside, and vacations can positively impact us. However, at times, the pressure to be positive, active, and travel during the summer may play a role in depression. We may feel guilty if we don't want to go to a social function. We may get frustrated- "why aren't I feeling happy like so-and-so?". The intensity of the heat may negatively impact us. Remember your self care! Here is a link to reminders of how to care for yourself. Also, if you are feeling amazing this summer, that means it's a great time to practice your self care and get into a good routine for when you really need it!
Have time for summer activities but have a limited budget?
Check out the Denver area's free events here. Not in the Denver area? I bet your town has free events too! Check with the Chamber of Commerce or the city's official website. Remember that you don't have to plan the biggest, most expensive events to make summer fun. Go outside. Pack a lunch. Take a family walk. BBQ. Hike. Star gaze. Ride your bike. Have a potluck with the neighbors.
Conifer Counseling and Therapy's summer events and deals!
Last day to sign up for our summer youth program! See details here
Available for one week only! Sign up by June 30, 2015 for my student summer special! Want your student to be prepared for the school year? Need to work on self esteem, self discipline, organization, test anxiety, performance or athletic enhancement? Six sessions, six weeks, for sixty dollars! Contact me to find our more about this opportunity!
Visit us at the Zen Tent at Music at Myers Ranch, August 6th, 2015 and Conifer BBQ, August 14-15th, 2015 for water, tea, shade, and Zen- you're welcome!
And, at last, a 285 corridor health professionals mixer! Details to be announced on my website soon.
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