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Laura on The Crossman Conversation!

The Bravo Counseling Group, LLC

Check out The Crossman Conversation where I was a guest! Here’s the link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ajIXtUPmNWKP2XFTGsJma

I was privileged to discuss how Counseling can help people in the work place.

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NEWS RELEASE 

Laura Peddie-Bravo Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Nationally Certified Counselor is Next Guest on The Crossman Conversation Saturday, May 31

WINTER PARK — Laura Peddie-Bravo, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, (LMHC), a Nationally Certified Counselor, (NCC), and founder of The Bravo Counseling Group, LLC based in Winter Park will join The Crossman Conversation Saturday, May 31 at 1:05 p.m.

Peddie-Bravo founded The Bravo Counseling Group, LLC in 2013.  She offers outpatient counseling services to individuals, couples, and families in the Central Florida area.  She approaches counseling from a wellness perspective and considers the whole person throughout the counseling process with close attention to a client’s mental, physical and spiritual state.

Peddie-Bravo has extensive experience working with individuals who experience depression, anxiety, eating disorders, victims of crime, domestic violence, trauma and negative thinking.  She specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and finds it especially effective.

Despite increased awareness and treatment availability, mental health conditions continue to worsen.  “I want to bring as much light as possible to this problem that has been amplified recently by economic conditions in the wake of the pandemic,” Crossman said.

 
The Crossman Conversation podcast with Laura Peddie-Bravo can be heard starting Saturday May 31 at 1:05 p.m. and on-demand at https://www.theshepherdradio.com/podcasts/the-crossman-conversation/

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Summer Office Hours

Summer Office Hours

The Bravo Counseling Group, LLC

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Summer Office Hours

Between June 1st and August 14th Client Appointments will be scheduled on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. (Please note: The July 4th Holiday will be on a Friday this year and it  will not affect The Bravo Counseling Group’s regular office hours.)  It is generally easier to schedule appointments during the summer, however, in order to ensure your preference of day and time, please call in advance to schedule.  To schedule an appointment,  schedule a complimentary phone call, or to ask a question, please call 407-222-6239. Please know that we offer free  phone consultations in order to do our best to make sure you and your counselor are a good fit and answer any questions you may have.  We do provide Pro-Bono services year round, however, those Pro-Bono appointments are currently full. If we are unable to assist you for some reason, we are happy to help connect you with other resources.

The End of the Space Shuttle Program – Five Tips To Cope With Grief

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Many of us are saddened that today, July 21st, 2011, marks the end of the NASA Space Shuttle program. Atlantis landed safely this morning, and this particular shuttle will remain in Florida.  People’s lives are significantly affected by the end of the shuttle program. The Orlando Sentinel, (www.Orlandosentinel.com), estimated that approximately 9,000  people who worked with the space shuttle will be losing their jobs. Combined with the grief of the loss of the shuttle program, and faced with a new career move, the stress and sadness could be overwhelming. Not only the employees are affected, but the surrounding communities will lose income and may be forced to close. People in the state of Florida, and beyond, are sad this program is over. Many of us who live in Florida may have taken for granted seeing the shuttle launches from Kennedy Space Center and deeply regret never going to see one live.

The following is a list of symptoms people typically experience when faced with significant loss or intense stress. This list is not exhaustive, and if your symptom is distressing and is not listed, please seek additional suggestions:

  • sadness
  • irritability or anger
  • easily distracted or unable to concentrate
  • insomnia
  • isolating
  • feeling overwhelmed
  • suicidal thoughts

If you or a loved one is currently experiencing one or more of those symptoms, here are some tips to cope:

  • Acknowledge how you feel; ignoring or stuffing emotions may make you feel worse
  • Talk about how you feel with trusted relative or friend
  • Take extra good care of yourself, i.e. three nutritious meals per day, set aside time for sleep, exercise
  • Do your best to focus on the positive
  • Make an effort to incorporate humor into your life
  • Seek professional counsel for suicidal thoughts

If you or a loved one is experiencing suicidal thoughts, even passive ones, please seek assistance from a professional. You may turn to your primary care physician, a Mental Health Counselor, psychiatrist, or support group. You can find providers on your insurance panel by calling your insurance company. If you do no have insurance and cannot afford professional services, there are many resources available to you through charitable organizations. If you need help with additional resources, please do not hesitate to phone a professional counselor or social worker for potential referrals.

For more information about the future of our country’s space program, there’s the Kennedy Space Center and NASA. If you can’t visit The Kennedy Space Center, http://www.kennedyspacecenter.com/, you may want to check out the NASA website, www.NASA.gov and read “What’s Next for NASA?” While we are sad about the ending of the Space Shuttle Era, there are exciting plans already made and being made to continue our exploration of space.

About the Author:

Laura Peddie-Bravo, LMHC, NCC is a licensed and nationally certified counselor. Laura grew up in Orlando, FL, and works with children, adolescents and adults for a variety of mental health issues including grief, anxiety and depression. Laura operates from an overall Wellness perspective, and practices an eclectic style of counseling with a focus on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, (CBT). Laura believes positive change is possible in all who seek it, and she enjoys the privilege to work with all who walk through her door.