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Pamela Brooks Honored as Scottsdale Top Docs 2024 Best Trauma Specialist
Brooks Counseling AZ is proud to share that Pamela Brooks, LCSW has been named “2024 Scottsdale Top Docs – Best Trauma Specialist.” This peer-recognized honor reflects clinical excellence, compassionate care, and a strong commitment to supporting trauma healing across Arizona.
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BENEFITS OF SMELLING THE ROSES
Smelling roses can be beneficial for your well-being! Stress Relief: The fragrance of roses has calming properties that can help reduce...
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THE EARLY BIRD CATCHES THE WORM
I have found myself waking up earlier, by choice as I’ve gotten older. I noticed that I feel better when I start my day early with...
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WHY THERAPY AFTER A MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS?
During my career, I have assisted clients dealing with medical diagnoses. It's essential to feel both understood and emotionally...
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ANTICIPATION
Anticipation is the act of looking forward to something. Anticipation offers powerful psychological and emotional benefits. It’s more...
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Dog is a (Wo)mans" Best Friend
While I may have been resisting at first to get a family dog, I am grateful we have ours. As a therapist I can appreciate all of the...
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TAKING EFFECTIVE BREAKS:
We live in culture that promotes productivity and work ethic. How is this impacting your mental health? What do you notice when you work...
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COMMUNICATION
Communication is part of our daily lives. Healthy communication matters because it’s the foundation of strong relationships, personal...
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Our Food Choices Impact Our Mental Health
Eating healthily is not just important for your physical health, it has an impact on your mental health. Sugary drinks and foods lead to...
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"Why don't you just make a change? Just stop using or doing that, seeing him or her, putting up with that situation." (and the list goes on) How many times have you heard this?
How many times have you said this to others? This is all so easy to say and infinitely harder for anyone to actually make the changes in...
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I’ve always found gardening to be therapeutic. Here are some reasons why it IS helpful for your mental health.
#gardening #mentalhealth #growthmindset #healthycoping #nature #beingpresent #physicalexercise #acceptance
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You Cannot Pour From An Empty Cup
Get excited!! Dr. Jenn Cropp and I are collaborating on Sunday May 4. to support parents. In order to raise healthy children and...
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The Blessing of a Walk:
It was a treat to celebrate a dear friend in a stunning setting this past weekend. I began both days exploring. It was empowering to take...
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Empowering Books by Social Worker Authors in Honor of Social Work Month
As we celebrate Social Work Month, I had the distinct privilege of meeting Leah Aguirre , who is the author of two psychoeducational...
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Breastnet
I had the privilege of speaking with Dr. Eszter Wolf about the challenges patients experience when they are diagnosed with breast...
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A Night of Connection
Thank you to Healthie , Breksey , and Upheal for sponsoring a wonderful dinner joining practice leaders last week. A special...
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Coming Full Circle
It was so humbling having my favorite preschool teacher in attendance during my conversation about self compassion, gratitude, and...
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