Mental Health Providers- Who they are and what they do
Mental Health
Trying to find the right provider to assist with mental health care can feel daunting. Who does what? Do I need a Psychiatrist or a Psychologist? We help our clients navigate questions like these and others, on a daily basis to ensure they find the best possible care for their needs. There are many […]
Suicide: How to talk to your children about it
Mental Health | Parenting
When our children experience the loss of a friend or peer by suicide, as parents, we can feel overwhelmed. What do we say? How do we react? How can we help? Certainly, how can I protect my child? How do we deal with grief together as a family and as a community? Deal with […]
Suicide Myths
Mental Health | Parenting
If you, or someone you know is struggling and contemplating suicide, there is help 1-800-273-TALK (8255) www.suicidepreventionlifelink.org Pace Counseling Group is a private, professional counseling firm located in San Antonio, Texas. We are focused on continuously improving the quality of life for our clients and their families, at their pace. We remove all barriers […]
Simple and Easy Ways to Improve your Quality of Life
Mental Health | Self Improvement
We find that many people seek ways to feel better or improve their Quality of Life. They are looking to reduce the stress they may be feeling in their everyday existence. Some are missing that “happy” feeling and are looking for ways to get it and feel like Quality of Life is a priority. People, […]
Smart Phone Addiction – Are you or your children suffering from it
Mental Health | Self Improvement
Smartphone Addiction is real and this week students at Stanford University used their proximity to Apple to make a stand. The group, “Stanford Students Against Addictive Devices” are trying to bring awareness and action to the addictiveness of smart phones/devices. Many of us are likely suffering from Smart Phone Addiction now and realize we spend […]
10 Simple Steps: Finding A Great Therapist
Anxiety | Mental Health | Self Improvement
Finding a therapist to help you sort out the most intimate details of your life can be extremely intimidating. Look no further!!! We have done the work for you and compiled 10 steps that will ensure you maximize the opportunity to work with a professional therapist. 1.) Know the difference between a counselor, psychotherapist, psychologist, […]
Teenage Suicide: Facts, Signs & Taking Action
Anxiety | Mental Health | Parenting
What are the facts regarding teenage suicide? • More teenagers and young adults die from suicide than from cancer, heart disease, AIDS, birth defects, stroke, pneumonia, influenza, and chronic lung disease. • About 2/3 of people who complete suicide are depressed at the time of their deaths. • Depression that is untreated, undiagnosed, or ineffectively […]
Domestic Violence and Children
Family | Mental Health
Abuse & Domestic Violence: What Parents Can Teach Their Children Bottom line: If we ignore it, it will never go away. WHY? Because as parents, it is our responsibility to teach our kids what is acceptable behavior and what is not. Here are the facts on domestic violence: 1 in 4 women will experience […]
Tactics To Aid Anxiety
Anxiety | Mental Health | Self Improvement
Anxiety is one of the most common complaints we visit with our clients about. In fact, 40 million Americans over the age of 18 report being affected by Anxiety. Presently, Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States. (Anxiety and Depression Association of America.) Many of our clients are looking for […]
A Parent’s Guide to Teens, Drugs & Alcohol Use
Family | Mental Health | Parenting
I receive hundreds of questions about how parents should react to their teenager who is using drugs and alcohol. Some of these parent’s are in denial about the issue, some concerned about how it will effect them long term, and some are even worried about addiction. There are also parents who cannot believe their son/daughter […]