Finding New Hope Counseling

At Finding New Hope Counseling we are thankful for the people that we are given the privilege of helping. It is an honor and privilege to serve the wonderful people of this region! We wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving! We pray that you are able to enjoy your day!

A great opportunity! Trauma informed yoga will give the kids some different coping mechanisms to deal with anxiety and stress. We will use breath work and fun poses to give them a safe place to relax and decompress.

Tomorrow, 10/14/20, we are going to start the process of paving our parking lot. Please park in the vacant lot behind our office or on the street. Sorry for the inconvenience! Thank you!

Our heart hurts as we see everyone struggling. Covid is a mental health battle! We see all people struggling in one way or another. Irritations and agitations are at an all time high as we battle with anxiety, fear, unrest, lack of control, uncertainty, politics, and polarized opinions. We see this effecting friendships, families, marriages, and work place environments. Self awareness and self care are more important now than ever. Stay away from social media, take a b...reak from all the opinions and conversations, take lots of deep breaths, go for a walk, and/or immerse yourself in positive music and reading! Most of all be kind to your self and others. This will pass...it is a blip on the radar of life. You are not alone...we are all trying to make it through these tough times. See more

National Suicide Prevention Week. World Suicide Prevention Day. Let's talk myths!... Myth 1: People who die by suicide want to die. Truth: People who die by or attempt suicide want the acute emotional pain to end. Myth 2: People who self-harm have suicidal thoughts. Truth: While some who self-harm also have suicidal ideation, self-harm is not directly linked to suicide. In fact, there is a whole section in the DSM-V (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual) for "Non-Suicidal Self-Injury" (NSSI). Myth 3: More men suffer from suicidal thoughts than women. Truth: While men die by suicide more frequently, women are up to 3 times more likely to make an attempt at suicide. Men choose more lethal means than women, which is why there is a disparity. Myth 4: If someone who has had thoughts of suicide seems better, they must be okay now. Truth: In reality, if there is a sudden positive shift in mood from someone experiencing thoughts of suicide, be very wary. Ask if they have a plan. Many times, someone who suddenly seems happier after struggling with thoughts of suicide feels happier because they see an end to their pain. Reach out if you see this sign or if they begin saying goodbyes or giving possessions away. Myth 5: Suicide is selfish. Truth: Those who have suicidal ideation find it is the LEAST selfish thing they could do. They want to end their pain as they see it would end the pain of those around them. That couldn't be further from the truth, but in crisis, logic doesn't care. Myth 6: It really isn't that common. Truth: Globally, one person dies by suicide every 40 seconds. It is the 2nd leading cause of death in people aged 15-34, and 10th leading cause of death among all ages. Myth 7: It only affects younger people. Truth: While significantly higher in adults aged 18-29, suicide rates for females are highest from ages 45-54 and in males 75+. Myth 8: Asking if someone is having thoughts of suicide will put the idea in their minds. Truth: If someone is thinking it already, asking them explicitly won't put the idea there. Additionally, someone who isn't thinking it won't be inspired to either. But explicitly asking "are you having thoughts of suicide" could SAVE. A. LIFE. If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide: Call 1-800-273-8255 Visit https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ Or text HOME to 741741 These resources are available 24/7 for those in need.

This makes me very sad! However, based on what we are seeing, it does not surprise me at all! This pandemic is tearing our world apart on so many levels. Please reach out for help if you find yourself struggling in any way!