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Resources from Randi Gray Counseling
Spring: A Season for Mental Renewal
In my experience, we often think of January as a time for new goals and renewed ambition. I have always felt this urge more during the springtime. Spring is a time when everything around us is moving from dormancy to blossoming life, fresh starts, and new beginnings. There is also a reason why I chose a hummingbird as our logo for Randi Gray Counseling. The hummingbird can be a symbol of joy, healing, resilience, energy, adaptability, and love and connection. The hummingbird
Dr. Randi Gray
Mar 302 min read
Emotional Maturity
We hear the phrase ' emotional maturity ' often and I believe it is a deeper, more layered concept than people sometimes realize. In my experience one of the more common ways, I see emotional maturity revealed is in a person’s ability to recognize the impact of their words and actions. Emotional maturity is having the capacity to pause, look honestly at what happened, and take responsibility for the impact your words or actions had on others. Emotional maturity initially show
Dr. Randi Gray
Mar 262 min read
I Need to Say Something and I Don't
People often feel the urge or desire to say something. I believe this information comes from the body, an intuitive prompting communicating to you that you have a need.
Dr. Randi Gray
Mar 132 min read
Addictions and the Benefits of Counseling:
Counseling can play a crucial role in individuals recovering from addictions.
Dr. Randi Gray
Apr 26, 20232 min read
The Negative Effects of Addiction:
Addiction is a complex disorder that can have serious negative effects on both emotional Addictions lead to negative effects and physical health. It is a chronic condition characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use, despite the harmful consequences. Addiction can be to a variety of substances such as drugs, alcohol, nicotine, or even behaviors like gambling, gaming, pornography, or shopping. The physical negative health effects of addiction can vary depending on the su
Dr. Randi Gray
Apr 26, 20232 min read
Anxiety
There are 3 Aspects of Anxiety: Cognitive – low self-esteem, unrealistic demands for self, belief of inadequacy. Behavioral – no eye...
Renae Holbrook
Mar 10, 20232 min read
Anxiety – Blame – Boundaries - Need Stating
Anxiety and the Body - When we feel anxious, our body is triggered into the Fight – Flight – Freeze Response in order to keep us safe....
Dr. Randi Gray
Mar 2, 20233 min read
Creating Balance
We can learn to create balance in our lives in various ways. We know that often the symptoms we are experiencing, such as depression,...
Dr. Randi Gray
Feb 22, 20232 min read
Scribbling
Scribbling is one of my favorite tools for processing through emotions, thoughts, experiences, and situations. It is simple and does not...
Dr. Randi Gray
Feb 21, 20232 min read
Journaling
In general, writing can be a helpful coping skill and practice. One important element that I like to discuss with journaling is that you...
Dr. Randi Gray
Feb 21, 20232 min read
Dump List and Color Dump List
Using dump lists as a healthy coping skill and a tool to process through challenging thoughts, emotions, or experiences can be a very...
Dr. Randi Gray
Feb 20, 20232 min read
Affirmations
Affirmations are so important! Here are some great affirmations that will help on your journey: Creating space for truth…eliminating the...
Dr. Randi Gray
Feb 20, 20233 min read
Mindfulness Introduction
Many people are familiar with the word mindfulness or mindfulness practices. I would like to address a few simple ways to practice...
Dr. Randi Gray
Feb 20, 20232 min read
Healthy Ways to Take A Time Out
Stepping away from a stressful situation or conversation can increase the likelihood that you will be able to manage that experience...
Dr. Randi Gray
Feb 17, 20232 min read
Helpful and Unhelpful Thoughts
One thing I love about thought work is that it often takes us from a place of disempowerment to empowerment. Think about the idea of all...
Dr. Randi Gray
Feb 15, 20233 min read
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