Psych Associates

Have you been wanting to talk to a therapist, but you aren’t able to take off from work? Or maybe your child needs to talk to someone, but they can’t miss school. We now have more options for you. ... Beginning in March, Psych Associates is offering limited Saturday and evening appointments. To make an appointment, you can schedule online at www.psychologistspringfield.com or call Robin at (417)414-0333. #springfieldmo #swmo #springfieldmotherapist #springfieldmotherapy #springfield #needtherapy #needtherapynow #needtherapyasap #therapists #therapysession

Dr. Cline was on the news today talking about goals and how to keep them. Dr. Cline says to focus on the process and not the outcome of your goal. #springfieldmo #springfieldmissouri #swmo #swmissouri #reachinggoals #resolutions2021 #focusontheprocess #mentalhealthgoals #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthadvocate

Congratulations Ian Douglas on becoming independently licensed as a Professional Counselor!

A rescue swimmer will jump out of a helicopter to save people at anytime, even the worst of conditionsstorms, dead of night, cold weather They will rescue one person at a time. It is important for the rescue swimmer to know their limits before they become exhausted paddling in rough waters. They need to make sure they have enough strength to swim back to the helicopter before they are too weak and themself become a casualty. ... 2020 IS EXHAUSTING It is ok to take a break. Know what your limits are and don’t feel guilty about needing to care for yourself. If you don’t care for yourself, then eventually you won’t be able to care for the things and people that matter the most to you. If you find yourself becoming exhausted, take a break. Talk to a therapist Do something you enjoy doing Get proper sleep Limit your consumption of media #mentalexhaustion #mentalexhaustionisreal #mentalexhaustionisnojoke #springfield #springfieldmo #emotinallydrained #needabreakfrom2020 #2020pandemic #therapyhelps #takeabreak #propersleep #limitmediaexposure #limitmediaconsumption #rescueyourself #itsoktotakeabreak #itsoktotakeabreaksometimes #itsoktotakecareofyourself #itsoktotakeabreather #talktoatherapist #dosomethingyoulove #dosomethingyouenjoy #mentalhealthadvocates

Congratulations to Dr. Gabriel Cline on his appointment from Governor Parson to Missouri's State Committee of Psychologists. https://governor.mo.gov//governor-parson-makes-ten-appoint

This year’s winter break for college students will be longer than it ever has been before. Students left in the summer as a kid under your guidance and they have now had a small taste of independence. You may expect that once your child moves back home for the break that things will go back to the way they were before they left for college. ... It will be important that you set clear boundaries and expectations. Just as important, is to discuss these boundaries and expectations with your child and have them in place before you have any problems. Expectations may include: Curfew Chores Schedule respect-if you have special holiday events you want them to attend, let them know early and they should let you know what scheduled events they have planned. Respect-this can be them picking up after themself, texting you when and where they are going and what time they will be home, or picking up after themself Hopefully they have demonstrated that they can live on their own and have developed routines and patterns. You don’t need to micromanage them. Little Johnny does not need to be in bed every night at 10pm and you wake him up every morning. Your boundaries need to be: Clear Set in advance Communicated with your child My wife and I had to set boundaries for our freshman last year when he came home from University of Central Arkansas and will do so again now that we have a freshman at University of Nebraska. Boundaries and understanding will set the course for a healthy relationship with your child as they are becoming an adult. #collegestudents #collegestudent #collegebreak #collegechristmasbreak #collegeparent #collegeparents #collegeparenting #parentofacollegestudent #parentofacollegekid #parentofacollegefreshman #boundaries #healthyboundaries #boundariesarehealthy #settingboundaries #universityofnebraska #universityofnebraskalincoln #universityofcentralarkansas #healthyparenting #curfew #respect #respecteachother #houserules #respectinthehome #dontmicromanage

If you suffer from depression, some days it feels impossible to get out of bed. Colder weather and shorter days can only make it worse. There is very important thing you must do when your alarm goes off. ... Get up and make your bed. You have now accomplished one task and you are less likely to go back bed in a neatly made bed. Do not snooze your alarm. When you snooze your alarm you are setting yourself up to not be successful for the day. You are excepting less than your best. Completing just that one simple task of making your bed will encourage you to accomplish another task. This is about pushing yourself to achieve one small task at a time. #depressionhelp #depressionawareness #depressionsupport #depressionisreal #gettingoutofbedishard #gettingoutofbedishardsometimes #seasonalaffectivedisorderisreal #seasonalaffective #dontsnooze #dontsnoozeyouralarm #makeyourbed #successfulday #depressiontips #depressionadvice #mentalhealthissues #mentalhealththerapy #onetaskatatime #setyourselfupforsuccess #therapyadvice #depressionrelief #depressionhurts #depressionproblems

Did you catch Dr. Gabriel Cline on KY3 tonight? Resiliency is our ability to get through bad things. I think we can all agree that 2020 has not been the best of things to get through. Dr. Gabriel Cline #mentalwellnes #Missouri #swmissouri #swmo #springfieldmo #mentalhealthin2020 #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness #healthydiet #propersleep #surroundyourselfwithpeopleyoulove #SurroundYourselfWithPeopleWhoLoveYou #mentalhealthinpandemic #excerciseformentalhealth #m...entalhealthcheck #pandemic2020 #pandemic #telehealththerapy #therapyworks #therapist #psychologist https://www.ky3.com//local-psychologist-offers-advice-on-/

Are you and/or your child feeling nervous about the fall and school year? Whether you have a kindergartner, a college student, or a child in between, we know it will be a school year like no other before. Maybe you are a teacher and are nervous about the changes and also worried about staying healthy as you start back to school. ... All of these things can bring fear and anxieties. We, at Psych Associates want to to help you navigate through these fears and anxieties. Please post any questions in the comments or send them in a private message and our Psychologist and team of therapists will start answering them next week. #springfieldmo #springfieldmissouri #teachersofmissouri #missouriteachers #missouri #swmo #anxietysupport #therapyhelps #psychologist #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthrecovery #covidanxiety #covidanxietyrelief #covidfear

Did you know that what you feed your body affects your physical and mental health? Your brain is constantly working, even when you are asleep and your brain needs fuel. Just like your car won’t work it’s best if you put junk in its tank, neither will your mind and body.... Studies have shown that the risk of depression can be 25%-35% less if we fuel our body with fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, lean meats, and unprocessed foods. Not being properly hydrated can also affect your mood and concentration. We have all hear drink 8 oz. of water 8 times per day. That is a good guideline, but you will need take in account how hot it is and how much you exercise. Drinking more water will help flush toxins and make you feel fuller and make you less tempted to eat more or grab the junk food. To help reach your water intake goals, fill a pitcher or jug up in the morning with the amount you need to drink for the day. If you don’t like plain water, try experimenting with different fruits in your water. Just fill a pitcher up and add strawberries, lemons, oranges,mint leaves, cucumbers, or any combination you like. As the day goes on, the water gets more flavorful. #water #hydrate #healthymindandbody #drinkmorewater #properdiet

Tip #4 for surrounding yourself with people you love. Spring has sprung, the sun is out, and the flowers are blooming. When is the last time you had a picnic?... Call a friend or family member and make a plan. Pack a lunch, or better yet, let @lavishgrazing_sgf make a charcuterie board for you. Take a blanket and find a grassy area at one of the local parks and enjoy the scenery, your company, and fresh air. #springfield #springfieldmo #springfieldparks #mentalhealth #parks #springtime #picnic #goodcompany

What has your place of employment done for your mental health during this quarantine? During our weekly staff meeting at Psych Associates we make sure to check on each other and also do something fun. We had a Scavenger Hunt competition and had a Trivia competition. ... We all thought it was not only fun, but what we all needed for our well being. Of course there must be prizes for the winners. There were gift cards to Gettin' Basted - Nixa and @greatamericantacoco given to the winners. Alisha use her gift card to @greatamericantaco this week. #springfield #springfieldmo #mentalhealth #friendlycompetition #games

When is the last time you picked up a pen and paper and wrote a letter to someone? A thoughtful letter will not only be treasured by the recipient and bring the receiver joy, it can bring happiness to the writer of the letter. Steve Toepfer from Kent State University says by making a habit of writing thoughtful letters of gratitude, you’ll feel happier, you’ll feel more satisfied, and if you’re suffering from depressive symptoms, your symptoms will decrease. ... When your write thoughtful letters, it helps you see the blessings in your own life. #letters #handwritten #handwrittenletters #blessings #gratitude #depression

Happy May Day! Our therapist, Alisha, took these beautiful flowers and delivered them to friends and families. What a wonderful thing to do to brighten someone’s day.... #flowers #mayday #brightenyourday #brightensomeonesday

Do you constantly find reasons not to invite friends to your home or come up with excuse after excuse to avoid activities with your friends? Eventually those invitations will stop. Leaving you feeling isolated or feeling alone. Value your friends, just as you would want them to value you.... Surround yourself with good friends that support you, laugh with you, are loyal, and are honest with you. This will help you feel connected and is associated with positive mental health. Tip number 3 to stay connected with friends is to call a friend today, make plans to get together, and stick to it. #friends #mentalhealthmatters #excuses #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness

Today’s tip for surrounding yourself with people you love. With us still trying to social distance, it is more about staying connected with people you love, rather than surrounding yourself with people. Friendships have a major impact on your health and well being.... Friends can increase your sense of belonging and purpose, reduce your stress, improve your self confidence, and can encourage you. When is the last time you called a friend from high school, college, or even elementary school? Is there someone that has no idea that they have made an impact on your life? Do you have an older relative that you don’t see much, but would love to have someone listen to them tell stories from the past? Now is the time to make a phone call. #friendship #oldfriends #phonecall #mentalhealthmatters #wellbeing #healthymind

Dr. Cline spoke to KOLR/KOZL/OzarksFirst.com this morning. As Springfield and other areas are preparing to lift the stay, at home orders people will have to learn to adjust again, just as they did when they had to quarantine. If you find that you are experiencing any depression or anxiety from being isolated or about COVID-19, please reach out to Psych Associates or another provider in town that you can trust. ... We are ready to help. https://www.ozarksfirst.com//springfield-residents-weigh-/ #mentalhealth #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness

One of the steps to a healthy mental well being is surrounding yourself with people you love who love you back. Being on quarantine has made this more difficult for some people. With technology today it makes it even easier to stay connected. ... Did you know Zoom is free to use and you can FaceTime with multiple people at once? Dr. Cline and his siblings had a Zoom birthday party for his Mom. So, get creative and stay connected. #zoom #facetime #stayconnected #friends #family #mentalhealthmatters

Thank you @myhopelive for providing free drinks from @architectcoffeeco and @kingdom_sgf today to healthcare workers. Our therapist, Alisha, was able to get her coffee after seeing patients. What a great example of spreading kindness and being a blessing to others. ... #spreadkindness #healthcareworkers #therapist #beablessing

Here is your final tip for getting proper sleep. Create a relaxing and comfortable bed that you look forward to sleeping in. Make sure your bedding is clean and and well taken care of. ... Making your bed is a good habit to get into. If you make your bed in the morning, you will have accomplished 1 task in your day, even if you get nothing else done. Plus, it is nice to get into a made bed. Create a bed that you are proud of, that is comfortable, and you look forward to sleeping in at the end of the day. #sleep #beautyrest #springfieldmo #relaxing #healthymind #mentalhealthmatters

Tip #4 for getting better sleep is to stay active. Being physically active requires you to use energy, and helps you feel more tired and ready to rest at the end of the day. Research indicates that exercisein particular, regular exercise that’s part of a consistent routinecan help boost sleep duration, in addition to sleep quality.... #sleep #exercise #physicalactivity #dogs #mentalhealthmatters #stayactive

Tip #3 for getting proper sleep is to create a relaxing space. Remove the clutter Use aromatherapy with calming scents... Keep your room quiet Keep your room cool (between 60-67 degrees) Banish work from the bedroom Turn off all electronics Keep your room dark #bettersleep #sleep #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #aromatherapy