Minding You, LLC / Stephanie Higdon, LCSW

From 8 to 18 EVERYTHING seems to change in a parent’s mind and perspective... but for our children some things NEVER change. Parents, please don’t ever discount your child’s passions and dreams. While you may not be able to make them all come true, don’t inadvertently discount their feelings or crush their hope. The reality here is that we need to keep kids passionate about life & goal-driven...two qualities most strongly developed from their parent- childhood driven confidence to dream their own dreams and reach for nothing less than the moon and stars!

Unfortunately even with our best efforts the arena is still slick underneath so we will be canceling this race for the safety of everyone. If you would still li...ke to donate toys or make donations please get with me Ashlyn Salvo or Stephanie Higdon Thanks for everyone's help in trying to make this happen! Please share and let everyone know! See more

Please Share! This event will hopefully bring us much needed resources to support Some of the families most in need this holiday season! please come join us for the event and show your support in anyway that is possible for you! TIA!

PLEASE SHARE!! 100% of proceeds will go directly to the children.., We will be hosting a 4D $2000 added Barrell Race Event with a GTBR side pot with Twisted K livestock on December 5th to benefit the 1st Madison County Angel Project for Christmas help to needy families this season. Additionally, any families, local business, or corporate sponsors who would like to help support this Cause are welcome to attend- or if not able, if you wish to help sponsor a child you can rece...ive a wish list after the 21st by calling or emailing. You may also make a donation into the ANGEL PROJECT acct at The Commercial Bank in Danielsville. More event details to come. You may contact us by email or phone if you would like to help by volunteering, donating or sponsoring a wish list (or 2!). Thank you so much! 706-795-0056 [email protected] 100% of proceeds will go directly to the children of families in need. See more

PLEASE SHARE! The Madison County Angel project, sponsored by Minding You and Twisted K Livestock, will be accepting applications from Madison County residents in need for Christmas toys for their children. You can visit Minding You at 122 General Daniels Avenue from 5-6pm Nov. 9th and 10am to noon Nov. 14th to fill out an application. Applicants will need to bring proof of residency and documentation of employment status. If the family is already receiving help you can not r...eceive help from this program also. All applicants will be screened and all may not be accepted. The angel project is also seeking assistance from anyone that is able to sponsor a child by purchasing items off their wish list. Donations will also be accepted at our fundraiser event at Twisted K Livestock on December 5th. .The event will be a 4D Barrel race with added money on Dec. 5th. More show information to come. You can contact us at 706-795-0056.

Please share this! It’s always helpful to remind others of support services available to them right here in the county. While I do have a short waiting list at this time for accept new ongoing therapy clients, I am still able to do evaluations of all kinds within a couple days of your call- as well as talk with those needing counseling. Please reach out if there is anything I may be able to do for you!

ON HOLD UNTIL ANGEL PROJECT WRAPS UP!! RELAPSE PREVENTION GROUP!! Please share! This is not like your AA/NA group not similar to Celebrate Recovery.... So, I am considering starting another psycho-therapeutic /educational relapse prevention group for any who are in recovery and maintaining a consistent sober lifestyle. Cost will be $10 per person and insurance is accepted- as allowed. The group will be held once weekly and start up probably in early October. It will be c...losed meaning those who begin will need to attend regularly and no new members will be allowed to join until there is an opening. I will limit the size to no more than 8 people to allow for social distancing and to support a healthy, safe environment. This group will meet criteria for people in an outpatient program and those mandated by probation or the courts. Members will need to meet COVID free criteria at each meeting and be expected to wear a mask for the duration. If your interested or have questions please send me a PM, email ([email protected]) or call the office (706) 795-0056. The day/time are still up in the air and may depend on general interest and availability. I’m also interested in hiring a Co- leader if you or someone you know of is interested. Please share! See more

Please share!! I’d like to offer a summary of services since many folks have no idea that such services are accessible right here in their home county/northeast GA area. I am a licensed clinical social worker and clinical mental health therapist located in Danielsville on the old courthouse square. I offer non-judgmental, supportive and solution focused Mental health therapy/ counseling. Primarily I serve older teens & adults who want to improve their lives while suffering f...rom Depression, Anxiety, Stress, parenting issues, Family and Relationship problems, Trauma, and PTSD. I am also an Internationally certified advanced addictions counselor specializing in relapse prevention and the early stages of recovery. I work closely with area probation offices as well as I am a State approved DUI clinical evaluator. Along with therapy/ counseling I also offer Evaluations and corresponding Treatment which include Anger Management and Substance Abuse (drug and alcohol) issues. I accept Medicare, Medicaid CMOs, TriCare East and West ( VA Choice )and am in network with most major insurances. I also am an EAP provider. Please visit my website to learn more or call 706-795-0056 to set up a feee consultation so we can discuss your needs and how I can best help you. Thank You! See more

MINDING YOU has moved!! Not far, in fact just up the sidewalk, but to a larger building ( the blue Jordan Heating /Air building). The new address is 122 Courthouse Square, Danielsville. I am accepting new clients currently for teletherapy or in- person sessions. Times are challenging to us all right now and can invoke such a mixture of feelings- if these feelings and emotions are just too much, please know I am here to help and ready to do what I can to help make sense of and turn the feelings around. PLEASE SHARE!

COVID-19 Update 4/7/20: As we all monitor and adjust to our everchanging world around this pandemic, I believe that mental health supports and counseling services are becoming more and more important... mainly because for many it is a very scary time, as well as difficult to handle the isolation, resulting depression and anxiety. With the need for support rising quickly, I feel that the manner in which mental health and evaluation services are provided needs to remain fle...xible -yet stringently preventive. I will continue to do all I can to help you however given the current state of life that COVID-19 has created for us, I am wholeheartedly encouraging all current and new clients to engage in tele-mental health services with me. Of course, I know this model isn’t for everyone and in fact can make anxiety even worse! So, with this in mind I will still serve you in person however I will remain diligent in adhering to the strictest CDC and WHO guidelines and recommendations for the provision of "essential services". From day one of this shelter order, we have been taking additional preventive actions in the office to keep this disease at bay and have an internal action plan which includes not only staff mandates, but also asking clients to also follow a few guidelines during this time: - Wash your hands immediately upon entering the building and prior to leaving the building. - feel free to wear a mask and/or gloves at any time - Please maintain at a distance of at least 6 feet from the therapist and sit where instructed - If you or anyone in your household have or has had a fever or cold-like symptoms, please reschedule your appointment for a later date. - Only patients who have an appointment will be seen. Please do not bring any other family members to your appointment. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding as we continue to keep our patients’ (and staffs’) health and safety among our top priorities.

When you're living through a hard time, it's easy to fall into disillusionment as you feel your strength and your will start to slip away. But, just like in this picture, even in the darkest night, we can find the light shining through if we take some time to look for it. And the truth is, whatever struggles and obstacles we're dealing wth, as we are navigating our way through them, we learn who we really are. We discover new and amazing aspects about ourselves. We learn how strong we are, how much we love somebody, how far we are willing to go to create the life we want. Even though those struggles can bemore difficult than we ever imagined, we can use those lessons learned from them to redefine ourselves as stronger, wiser, more beautiful people.

When we're in the midst of the everyday struggle, it's easy for us to forget that our situation does not define us, but rather that we define it. Many people deal with feelings of not liking certain aspects of themselves or where they are in life, but it's important to remind ourselves that we can make those changes we want happen! Where ever you are, and whatever you're dealing with, you can take steps to move towards that life you desire. Maybe it will never be perfect, but it might get just a little bit closer to it.

FREE Notary... I had a customer come by today for notary services who said she found me online... given I don’t advertise much I felt very lucky to be found and want to be sure others in need know I am here to help! So as your talking with friends and family about services in Madison County, I just wanted to offer this reminder that if you live in Madison County, I will notarize for you, for free. This is one of my ways of giving back... yes, for FREE! Please be sure to call before coming by to make sure I’m not with a therapy client, and I’ll do what I can to help you with your notary needs ASAP... just remember you must live in Madison County (otherwise there is a small fee per document). Thanks.

Im so sorry if you follow me or have liked my page and now received some crazy video message...I was hacked. I’m so sorry I can’t message the 300+ people who got a messanger from me with a video link! Anyhow, please don’t open it. I don’t know what it is, but it has messed up my FB and this page completely. So sorry!!

FB suggested I ask for recommendations, feedback and your thoughts on the services I provide. NOTE: If your a former or current client ( which I probably am not friends with you- due to ethics- this may not be a concern) please DO NOT identify yourself by name nor make reference to a specific service I have provided. This is to ensure confidentiality, which is uncompromising. I’d also suggest that when posting for a client, leave the review/comment in 3rd person. So, if y...ou know me in the capacity of my professional skills, please, let me know your thoughts. I am so blessed to be in this line of work and I cherish every life I am privileged to touch. Feedback is super helpful and allows me to continue to improve my skills, my practice and my approach to growing and saving lives. Thank you!

Do you make life’s challenges more of an ordeal and more stressful than necessary? Or, are you making each moment of life (the good and the difficult times) an experience you can reflect on and grow from? Life is short. negative attitudes need to be shorter.

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Only the negative things you hang on to can drag you down... don’t ever underestimate your ability to let go!Only the negative things you hang on to can drag you down... don’t ever underestimate your ability to let go!

Merry Christmas! I pray that today is a day of happiness and Cheer to all of you and for all who are nearest and dearest to your hearts.

DUI OFFENDERS!! It’s official! I am now an approved DUI evaluator and (soon to be) Treatment provider*. (I also will continue to complete substance abuse evaluations for possession/ probation charges) I am the only clinician approved to complete DUI work in Madison County so I am super excited to be able to provide such needed services & supports right here in the county. In the event that you receive a DUI, be sure to call me first! My office is on the circle in Danielsville and I can often set evaluation appointments (legally mandated for all DUIs) for the same week, if not the following day. *I will be a treatment provider in the coming week

While many of us experience these symptoms it does not necessarily mean you suffer from Anxiety in the Clinical world. However, if you find yourself connecting to more than a few of these ( most) maybe it’s time to take a deeper breath, seek some help and take care of yourself! We all know that Anxiety can be brutal to live with affecting every part of our emotional wellbeing. Anxiety at its worst can be debilitating and can take over your life. Take care of it before it takes care of you!

While this article speaks specifically to those dealing with grief and loss, these pointers may be helpful for anyone struggling with how to get through the approaching holiday season. The stress of financial pressures, having to deal with dysfunctional family dynamics, and the cold, dark weather can make the coming time of year very distressful for some. Especially for those who have been working on their Recovery this year, have suffered a loss, or just find the stress of ...the holidays and cold weather to cause depression, being prepared with some coping techniques can help us manage these feelings, and not indulge them to an unhealthy degree. Remember to take care of yourself this holiday season, don't ignore your own needs, and do what you can to help yourself feel okay. https://www.psychologytoday.com//8-tips-coping-holiday-str