Southwest Counseling Associates

Independence Day is a holiday that Americans like to spend with friends or family, by having picnics and grills, and celebrating the idea of ​​political freedom. Activities associated with this day include food contests (eating watermelons, pies or delicious hamburgers), sport events and games for all ages. The American flag is proudly displayed all over the place and spectacular fireworks are a tradition, often accompanied by patriotic music. The inhabitants of Littleton also express their gratitude each year for their freedom and rights, for which the first generation of Americans used to fight. The Family Festival & Fireworks is organized every year, on July 4, at Cornerstone Park. It starts at 3:00 pm and ends at 10:00 pm, with the fireworks show. It is a free event, organized together with the City of Englewood, and includes concerts, outdoors activities and games, concessions and food. It is a family-friendly celebration, where drinking alcohol and bringing yo...

Anxiety can come up just about any time. You might find yourself stressing over work, family drama, health conditions and many other issues. Regardless of where your anxiety is coming from, you know exactly where you want to put it: far away from where you are, forgotten and never to return. So, how do you get rid of anxiety without having to use any pills or useless coping techniques? The following tips should help: Try natural, herbal tea, such as chamomile tea. It will instantly relax you and make it easier to forget about your worries and anxiety. Take a relaxing saltwater bath. Saltwater can be extremely good for relieving anxiety symptoms and making you feel right as rain again. Use techniques like yoga, tai chi and meditation. When done properly, they will not only help relieve anxiety, but also normalize blood pressure and bring your heart rate to a normal level. Get rid of clutter in your home. The cluttered environ...

Clinical counseling, or mental health counseling, is what most people imagine when they think of going to see a psychiatrist. While, like other forms of therapies, it can deal with many different types of potential cases, it primarily focuses on the science of mental illnesses.  Clinical counselors will typically help people dealing with severe mental disorders such as bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, and while curriculum requirements do depend on the region where the practitioner is based, all states require mental health counselors to have a masters degree. Another area where Littleton clinical counselors are extremely proficient is in helping people who are dealing with severe depression or other serious mental and emotional problems induced by a traumatic life event, such as the death of a loved one or the survival of a serious accident. While other therapies are also used, cognitive therapy is usually the most common type of therapy employed by clinical cou...