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Tackling COVID-19 at Rise & Thrive

Terri K. Lankford, LPCS, NCC, LCAS

Mar 14, 2020
5 min

Tackling COVID-19 at Rise & Thrive

Dear Valued Rise & Thrive Partner, In light of the recent Declaration of the State of Emergency in North Carolina due to COVID-19 and concerns which have been voiced and heard, we want to ensure that you all know your options for maintaining your scheduled, consistent therapy sessions. Your health and wellbeing, as well as that of our treatment team, is our absolute first priority. Rise & Thrive Counseling is also deeply committed to your continued care and we will make every

The Sleep Series: How Much and When

Terri K. Lankford, LPCS, NCC, LCAS

Aug 20, 2019
4 min

The Sleep Series: How Much and When

It’s something we’ve been hearing about since we were kids. “You better get to bed!” “The early bird catches the worm.” “Gotta get that 8 hours of sleep”.” “If you don’t wake up, I’ll throw cold water on you!” Ok, maybe that last one was just me? But there’s always been this idea of WHEN we SHOULD sleep and HOW MUCH we need of it. We learned HERE why sleep is so important. But we seem to be either striving to get more, or we’re not getting enough, or how do we “hack sleep”

The Sleep Series : Why is Sleep So Important Anyhow?

Terri K. Lankford, LPCS, NCC, LCAS

Jul 30, 2019
3 min

The Sleep Series : Why is Sleep So Important Anyhow?

Sleep. The sometime elusive, restorative powerhouse we all need and some... ok most, of us love! Or love to hate, depending on how much of it you’re actually getting. In the mental wellness world Sleep should be one of the top things your providers are asking you about! In today’s sleep series, Let start by talking bout WHY sleep is SO important! Sleep plays a vital role in good health and well-being throughout your life. Getting enough QUALITY sleep at the right times can he

About Last Friday Night... That Time I Met Jen Sincero!!

Terri K. Lankford, LPCS, NCC, LCAS

Dec 11, 2018
2 min

About Last Friday Night... That Time I Met Jen Sincero!!

I met Jen Sincero!!!!!! Who the heck is that?! You might ask... She's this lady who came into my life about 2.5 years ago at the urging of my then team. "You HAVE to read this book!" and so I did. And with that being my second personal development book ever started my journey down the PD rabbit hole. You see, It's CRAZY that I'd never picked up a book like this because I am a self proclaimed Book Nerd! I've been reading every since I (and my mom) can remember... But typical

#HempToThrive Thursday... What is CBD?

Terri K. Lankford, LPCS, NCC, LCAS

Oct 4, 2018
4 min

#HempToThrive Thursday... What is CBD?

I’ve been sitting on this post for awhile.... Why? Nope, Not because it’s a controversial topic. Because I had the whole post written WEEKS ago and I did that thing no one wants to happen... I accidentally deleted the WHOLE thing. Then, got mad at myself for not taking the proper steps to NOT have that happen. So here we go! C. B. D. Now some of you are says..... “huh? EFG?... LMNOP?... XYZ?” What’s with the letters Terri?! The rest of you know EXACTLY what I’m talking ab

The Problem with Happiness

Terri K. Lankford, LPCS, NCC, LCAS

Jun 29, 2018
2 min

The Problem with Happiness

How do you define happiness? Do you think it’s an algorithm? You know like .. “once I get X then I’ll be happy!” Or “when Y happens then B aligns and that = happiness!” If so.... How has that been working out for you?! See the thing is, That IS the problem with Happiness. That most of us believe we’re UNhappy BECAUSE that algorithm I just mentioned is the way we think. Because we’re always waiting. Waiting to get X. And then when we obtain or achieve that thing... we

#MotivationMonday: Mindfulness... The How.

Niti Wade, LCSW

Apr 16, 2018
4 min

#MotivationMonday: Mindfulness... The How.

Picture this: It is the Spring of 1998. You are finishing out your sophomore year of college and you are currently in the passenger seat of your friend’s convertible driving down Wade Avenue. It is 4:07 in the late afternoon. The sun is shining brightly and the rays of it warm your skin. There isn’t a cloud to be seen in the beautiful Carolina blue sky. The slight cool breeze feels refreshing as it gently blows through your hair. The trees are in bloom and are rhythmically sw

Mindfulness... Make the Time or Mock It?

Niti Wade, LCSW

Apr 9, 2018
4 min

Mindfulness... Make the Time or Mock It?

Does it ever feel like you struggle to find another person that’s heading down a similar path as yourself? Or that sometimes you just can’t connect on the same viewpoints, whether that be personally or professionally? Well, lemme tell ya! That happens SO much, and even in a field where we’re all supposed to be non-judgmental and compassionate!! I was wonderfully surprised when I met our Featured Guest for this month’s blog posts nearly a year ago as I continued on my quest f

Attitude of Gratitude: Setting Intentions Series Part IV

Terri K. Lankford, LPC, NCC, LCAS

Mar 26, 2018
6 min

Attitude of Gratitude: Setting Intentions Series Part IV

Wow this month has flown by! I hope you have enjoyed reading and implementing new intentions with me this month for March’s Setting Intentions Series! Today the last of the Top 4 intentions that I see benefit my clients when they SHOW UP for themselves and follow through. This month of Intention Setting has shown us how getting mindful and consistent can increase personal growth and hopefully how setting intentions in one area of living flows down through the rest of our well

You Are What You Eat : Setting Intentions Series Part III

Terri K. Lankford, LPC, NCC, LCAS

Mar 19, 2018
4 min

You Are What You Eat : Setting Intentions Series Part III

Did you get that budget done from last week??? I HOPE SO. We are on a ROLL in this series of the Top 4 intentions that I see benefit my clients when they SHOW UP for themselves and follow through. This one gets overlooked a lot as something that might impact mental health - but anything that impacts your OVERALL physical health directly impacts the functioning of your BRAIN and who you FEEL!! SO Moving right along … Violet in her blueberry form, as portrayed by Denise Nicke

Ringing in with Resolutions Vs Investing in Yourself With Intentions

Terri K. Lankford, LPC, NCC, LCAS

Jan 6, 2018
4 min

Ringing in with Resolutions Vs Investing in Yourself With Intentions

January 1, 2018 seemed like the perfect day to start fresh. The first day of the year that fell on the first day of the month that also fell on the first day of the week. Phew! That’s pressure! Most of us set New Year’s Resolutions. Most all of us make ‘em AND Most of us all break ‘em. Resolutions (1) are a firm decision to do or not to do something; the action of solving a problem, dispute, or contentious matter. The problem is come mid-February if we’re lucky to make it

Who Do You Call When You’re Sad, Excited, or Sh*t Just Hit The Fan?

LaTanya Moore, Ph.D, LMFT & Terri K. Lankford

Oct 16, 2017
5 min

Who Do You Call When You’re Sad, Excited, or Sh*t Just Hit The Fan?

In the past week few weeks @thedrmoore and I have been chatting and she mentioned that she’s always said “you have to know who to tell what to”. It was one of her earlier lessons through friendships and relationships. But with SO many ways to reach out to someone today through technology (more on that later) and the desire for others to be so accessible to use, how do we know WHO to talk to? So as wonderful as LaTanya is, she shared her thoughts and below is a collaboration

What is Grief and Is it Just for the Loss of a Loved One?

Terri K. Lankford, LPC, NCC, LCAS

Sep 28, 2017
4 min

What is Grief and Is it Just for the Loss of a Loved One?

Grief. Defined by dictionary.com as a keen mental suffering or distress over affliction or loss; sharp sorrow; painful regret or a cause of occasion of keen distress or sorrow. Most of us think of grief in terms of the loss of a loved one. Some of us have experienced this many times and some none at all. I believe that grief comes at varying degrees dependent upon our mindset at the time and/or our relationship with those we’ve lost. But as I was hit with an overpowering fee

Refocus : When Things Aren't Going Your Way

Terri K. Lankford, LPC, NCC, LCAS

Sep 18, 2017
5 min

Refocus : When Things Aren't Going Your Way

Some days go better than others. Some times you get dealt a series of unfortunate events. This is my “Vacation Monday”. Know what I wanted to do today?? Nothing. You heard me correctly, I wanted NO PLANS for today. Go with the flow. Do what makes me feel good. There’s no secret being kept that the past 4 weeks have made for a chaotic month on this end. Not complaining, just describing as I know that a lot of you can relate at one time or another. For me, its been keepi

Oh Irma, How Do We Weather Our Storms?

Terri K. Lankford, LPC, NCC, LCAS

Sep 8, 2017
3 min

Oh Irma, How Do We Weather Our Storms?

As I was born and raised in North Central West Virginia, I didn’t have to deal much with the hurricanes of the coast until I relocated to SC back in 2002 and then again to NC in 2011. Having not learned much about these destructive creatures growing up any - of my friends in the past 15 years can tell you, I went on high alert - storm chaser style - glued to the weather channel during hurricane season. I mean, I needed to be prepared and I needed to know the amount of devas

Balance : Trendy Hashtag or Attainable Goal?

LaTanya Moore, Ph.D, LMFT

Sep 5, 2017
4 min

Balance : Trendy Hashtag or Attainable Goal?

Last week I was feeling the rigors of a being over scheduled and unforeseen issues that I mentioned to a few others that I should write a blog post about something along the lines of "your therapist being a person too". So I was above delighted when my longtime friend and colleague shot me a message as we were trying to juggle our own schedules attempting to figure out when to meet up that said she had randomly jotted down some of her own thoughts on paper about balance an

Meal Prep for Mental Health Pt II : But How? Meal Planning to the Rescue!

Terri K. Lankford, LPC, NCC, LCAS

Sep 1, 2017
5 min

Meal Prep for Mental Health Pt II : But How? Meal Planning to the Rescue!

Ok. Now that you know WHY Meal Prepping is beneficial for your Mental Health. The next question is probably something like… “Ok, Terri that’s all well and nice but HOW?” Here are my tips for HOW to not over-complicate your meal prep because its not helpful if its not simple, right? First things first, you have to Meal Plan. Seriously this is another thing that we like to make more complicated than it has to be. Start thinking about your meal plan at least three days before y

Top 5 Reasons to Meal Prep For Mental Health

Terri K. Lankford, LPC, NCC, LCAS

Aug 28, 2017
8 min

Top 5 Reasons to Meal Prep For Mental Health

When we’re discussing what triggers anxiety, depression, and so forth its important to learn about daily stressors, this includes even thing

5 Action Steps To Get What You Want

Terri K. Lankford, LPC, NCC, LCAS

Aug 24, 2017
3 min

5 Action Steps To Get What You Want

My job exists because for most of us, there’s always something that we want to change... something that we could improve upon. Whether that be our moods, our waistlines, our jobs, our relationships, or our bank accounts. I could go on here, but you get the point. Even the most “enlightened”, happy, and seemingly carefree person is doing some personal development to grow and change because if they aren’t then I don’t know how they got that way! And while I could literally sp

#WhatWeEatWednesday : Wait…. I thought we were talking about Mental Health Here?

Terri K. Lankford, LPC, NCC, LCAS

Aug 17, 2017
3 min

#WhatWeEatWednesday : Wait…. I thought we were talking about Mental Health Here?

Why is my therapist asking about what the hell I eat? Well, I’ll tell you. Research from University College London (2017) confirms an adve

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