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INDUSTRY INSIGHT COUNSELING SPONSORED CONTENT 3 TIPS TO LIVE BETTER, NOT BUSIER Prioritize What’s Important to You Think of everything you squeeze into every week. If you are caring for a parent or other loved one, your time is even more limited. Are you taking any time for yourself to decompress? Are you spending meaningful time with your family? Are you working on strengthening the relationships that are important to you? It’s Okay to Say “No” Do you get caught in a cycle of saying “yes”? Your child wants to add a new sport, your friend wants to meet for dinner, you’re offered optional overtime at work, a neighbor asks for a favor… When you say “yes,” you have the right intentions. But what are you sacrificing in your own life and at home, and is it worth it? Counseling Can Help Counseling can be a safe haven and a place of reprieve from the “go, go, go” of everyday life. If you are trying to figure things out, it can be helpful to build one hour into your week when you can pause and reflect on where you’ve been, where you are now and where you want to be. We’re here to help! At Anchorpoint Counseling Ministry, our licensed and experienced counselors are parents, caregivers, and community members like you. We have decades of experience helping people navigate the challenges of life and cope with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, past trauma, anger, relationship problems and many other issues. In addition to serving Adults, Couples and Families, Anchorpoint is growing to support: Children, Teens and Parents – The Child and Parent Place at Anchorpoint (C.A.P.P.) specializes in serving children and teens (ages 5+) with anxiety and depression and helps parents implement effective strategies at home. Older Adults – Anchorpoint offers Medicare-approved counseling services as well as a Grief Support Group for Spousal Loss. Jennifer Regester, LCSW, is Clinical Director at Anchorpoint where she provides individual, marital and family counseling and oversees a team of licensed and experienced therapists. Her experience includes outpatient mental health, medical ICU trauma, substance abuse, dual diagnosis and case management. SHALER ❘ WINTER 2019 31