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Happy Thanksgiving!

By The River Wellness LLC | November 26, 2020

Thank you with sincerity from The River Wellness. No matter how we met or what occasion, we had to grow together. We call you our friend and wish you a Happy Thanksgiving. It is never enough for us just to say thank you for allowing The River to be with you in your effort to endure life this year. This is a celebration, and it happens to be Thanksgiving. You decided not to continue in 2020 alone, you gave us a call, we have worked together, and you have not looked back.

The “Why” of Grief Counseling

By The River Wellness LLC | October 20, 2020

A group of people standing around in the grass.

Everyone will go through loss at some point in our lives. No matter what the loss is, the natural struggle of intense and painful emotions will be present. Even with the most intense emotional disruptions, the reality is you will deal with grief from learned experiences.

How your Childhood is Impacting your Adult Relationships: Adult Attachment Styles

By The River Wellness LLC | July 31, 2020

A woman sitting on the bed with her head in her hands.

DR. Patricia R. Cruz, LCSW I have one friend who bravely spent some time during the quarantine, examining a number of relationships; One romantic partner, family, friends, and colleagues. She was surprised that most of them looked and felt the way they did when she was a child. I shared with my friend; attachment bonds…

Your Mental Health is “Essential”

By The River Wellness LLC | June 17, 2020

A group of doctors and nurses standing outside.

For nearly four months now, everyone in our community, city and state has been told to stay home or close to home due to COVID-19. First, the non-negotiable stay at home orders; then, work from home and no school for the children.

Stay Informed!

By The River Wellness LLC | May 30, 2020

A group of people holding signs and protesting.

I am sure by now all have seen the widely shared video and pictures of the violent death of a black man in Minneapolis, Minnesota, at the knees of a police officer. Whether you intentionally sought out the video or just can’t escape it because the airwaves and social media are flooded with the replay. What was your response…anger, fear, outrage?

May is Mental Health Month

By The River Wellness LLC | May 27, 2020

A green ribbon with the words mental health awareness written on it.

Many are still not aware that May is Mental Health Month. For more than 60 years during the month of May, time is taken to raise awareness for those with mental health conditions and improving wellness through mental health.

Book Cover Reveal Event!

By The River Wellness LLC | March 26, 2020

The anticipation has been building for quite some time, and the day is finally here. I am so excited today to share with you…

Response to COVID-19

By The River Wellness LLC | March 23, 2020

A person writing on a white board with red marker.

The River Wellness is here for you! As we respond to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, everything has changed. Life as we knew it just a week ago has shifted dramatically for the foreseeable future.

Tips For Working From Home

By The River Wellness LLC | March 23, 2020

Set a schedule, and stick to it…most of the time. Having clear guidelines for when to work and when to call it a day helps many remote workers maintain a work-life balance.

Social Distancing and Virtual Counseling: The “Now” Normal

By The River Wellness LLC | March 13, 2020 |

A sign that says social distancing and virtual counseling.

The time is NOW for virtual counseling. Here we are in the second week of March 2020, staring down the inevitability of the Coronavirus. Although there is only one reported case in Mississippi as of this moment, our neighboring states have launched into mitigation and containment mode.