Roswell Therapist

Leverage Spring Fever Activities for Mental Health

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Spring is here and with it brings a desire to get outside and participate in the sunshine! So take advantage of those spring fever activities and enjoy a better perspective on life. Don’t squash that inward cue to get out there and breathe it in. Listen to it and find something to do. If you … Read more

Interview with a Therapist: Mission to Africa

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Roswell Therapist Steven D Brand LSW, MSW recently took a trip to Africa this past March 2016. Steve’s mission was to share with the people in several churches of Africa, various tools that could strengthen their relationships and individual mental health. 1) Why did you take the trip? What were you hoping to accomplish? To … Read more

We Rise By Lifting Others Up and the Science of Happiness

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We Rise By Lifting Others Up and the Science of Happiness Did you know giving is good for you? A 2006 study by J. Moll at the National Institute for Health found that when people give to charities it lights up the brain in regions associated with pleasure, creating a “warm glow” effect. We have … Read more

3 Things You Can Do Today That Will Change Your Tomorrow

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You’ve heard the adage you are what you eat. I say you are what you think. Dr. Caroline Leaf, a communication pathologist, and audiologist who has worked in the area of cognitive neuroscience since 1985 suggests that a positive mindset creates happiness. Your thoughts of today can change your future. Laughter is a Necessity Not … Read more

How to Handle a Difficult Employee – Part 1

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Every workplace has them. When I say “difficult coworker,” I bet a person immediately comes to mind. (If not… that difficult person may be you!) In this two part blog series, I will discuss different strategies for both employees and managers to handle toxic, negative, and irritable people. Next month, I’ll focus on managing a … Read more