Rockwall Life Coaching Blog
10 Tips for Healthy Weight Loss
Tips for Healthy Weight Loss Dear friends and clients; My studies in Evidence Based Behavioral Medicine have helped me help many clients who are seeking permanent changes in their lifestyle. Remember that MODERATION is the key to any long term weight loss results;...
Are You Ready to Make a Counseling Appointment?
Rockwall Counseling Hi, I'm Debbie Tudor, Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor and owner of Rockwall Counseling. My clients enjoy my luxurious, discreet counseling atmosphere in a beautiful cottage surrounded by trees and birds. Unlike the average therapist who...
About Counseling: Stages of Therapy
In this blog, I will talk about the therapy process and the stages you experience. What Stage Are You In? Therapy Stage - SURVIVAL: Virtually all clients start at this level. You are in crisis, at a low point, in pain. My focus here is an immediate and practical...
A CD or Download: Your Peaceful Escape to Relaxation and Sleep
Developed after years of experience with clients, and using research from Evidence-Based Behavioral Medicine, this CD is extremely relaxing, almost sedating ( NOTE: never use while driving) The soothing, relaxing "loop" of melody accompanies my voice giving you...
Say What You Need To Say… (thanks John Mayer)
I wait and watch for inspiration for these messages to you, and I found it this month in a song: John Mayer’s “Say What You Need to Say” “Even if your hands are shaking And your faith is broken Even if your eyes are closing Say it with your heart wide open Say...
Could it be Anxiety? Some Signs
Signs You May Be Experiencing Anxiety Racing heartbeat Chest pain Shortness of breath Racing Thoughts Stomach Distress Fears Dizziness Numbness or tingling Unsteady Terrified Lump in throat/feelings of choking Faintness Flushing/sweating, not due to heat *(Please...
Signs of Depression in Adults
PLEASE NOTE: this list is NOT intended to diagnose or treat you. See a licensed mental health provider or medical professional for proper diagnosis and treatment.
Most people get “the blues” sometimes that last a day or two. However, Major Depressive Disorder is a SERIOUS and often FATAL illness that occurs in approximately 6.7 percent of US adults. Medications can be helpful, but come with side effects that many people cannot tolerate. Medications will NOT cure the mistaken belief system causing the depression.
Without talk therapy to both uncover the root cause of the depression and learn ways to manage it, depression can persist despite medication. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, can help you uncover the beliefs you carry about life without even knowing it. These beliefs often contribute to depression below your level of awareness. Once uncovered, I can help you face and refute the irrational thoughts and replace them with healthy, logical thoughts.
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms on a frequent or daily basis, please contact me for a full professional evaluation:
– sadness
– pessimism
– feeling like a failure
– loss of pleasure
– guilty feelings
– punishment feelings
– self-dislike
– self-criticalness
– suicidal thoughts or a sense of, It would be – better if I weren’t here*
– crying, or unable to cry anymore
– feeling agitated
– no interest
– hard to decide things
– feeling worthless
– no energy
– sleep issues
– irritable
– appetite changes, up or down
– can’t concentrate
– fatigue
– no sexual interest
(Adapted from the Beck Depression Inventory)
Taking that step to call us for an appointment is hard, but can be the best decision you ever make. Email us for in-office or REMOTE Therapy!
*IF YOU ARE FEELING SUICIDAL, CALL THE SUICIDE HOTLINE AT 1-800-273-8255 OR 911 IMMEDIATELY!