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Should I Commit to Weekly Therapy? Yes, and Here Are 6 Reasons Why!
Should I Commit to Weekly Therapy? Yes, and Here Are 6 Reasons Why!

Are you standing at the crossroads of your journey, questioning whether weekly therapy sessions are worth the commitment and investment? We understand the uncertainty that lingers wondering if will therapy REALLY work?  As counselors, we believe in the service we provide! Why? Because we have seen people change and improve as they have the time and space to share their life’s journey uncensored with a professional.

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Unraveling the Ties: How Anxiety Contributes to Codependency
Unraveling the Ties: How Anxiety Contributes to Codependency

The term Codependency has become a dreaded word nobody wants to be tagged with. The truth is that almost all of us struggle with it in some way in at least one of the relationships we are involved in. Why does it have such a bad rap? Awareness can shed light on anxious tendencies that lead us to these kinds of behavior patterns, therefore giving us the ability to break the cycle. No one likes to admit that they might struggle with something, but the more aware we become, the less fear we will have when confronted with the terminology.

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5 Tips to Manage Your Parental Anxiety
5 Tips to Manage Your Parental Anxiety

Parental anxiety can cause children to develop anxiety of their own. Before you start to negatively impact your children and your fears and worries become theirs, we want to help you learn ways to cope with your own anxiety and learn to navigate to a more relaxed state of being.


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Unprocessed Grief in Relationships: How Grief Counseling in Birmingham, AL Can Help
Unprocessed Grief in Relationships: How Grief Counseling in Birmingham, AL Can Help

Unprocessed grief is when someone doesn't go through the important stages of grieving. Instead of acknowledging and accepting their emotions, they may try to ignore them or numb them in unhealthy ways. This can lead to a lot of problems in relationships. When someone doesn't process their grief, it can be difficult for them to communicate well. They may struggle to express their thoughts and feelings, which can lead to misunderstandings and conflict.

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Questions to Ask a Prospective Anxiety Therapist in Birmingham, AL
Questions to Ask a Prospective Anxiety Therapist in Birmingham, AL

If you are ready to find an anxiety therapist in Birmingham, Alabama, but are unsure what to ask potential therapists, we want to share some questions to help you along the way. Finding the right anxiety therapist is the first step in finding freedom from your anxious thoughts.

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How to Find a Grief Counselor in Birmingham, AL
How to Find a Grief Counselor in Birmingham, AL

At Sparrow Counseling, we understand that dealing with grief and loss takes time. We know you need patience and support to sit with you while you process all of your feelings. We want to guide you through new ways of grieving to help you find your life again.

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Finding an Anxiety Therapist in Birmingham, AL
Finding an Anxiety Therapist in Birmingham, AL

If you find yourself worrying about things you can’t control, second-guessing yourself and your decisions, feeling afraid about the future, being unable to complete tasks, feeling overwhelmed, and becoming physically ill, we would like to help you find someone to talk to.


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