Tatiana asked her new intern to write the following in response to the number of folks who have asked her “Does religion help when it comes to mental health?”
by Natalie Stadnick-Uhl, M.Div, Intern Atlanta Specialized Care
Studies have shown that those who consider themselves religious or practice a religion are more resilient and have better mental health.… Read More »
My daughter is 14 and started at DHS this year. She has been here and in the schools since 1st grade. She used to have lots of friends but I noticed during 7th and 8th grade she would have one friend at a time. Since high school she has no girlfriends. It’s really breaking my heart and I am not sure what to do to as a parent!! … Read More »
How do I know when it is time to take someone to the hospital instead of a counselor?
-Anonymous
Dear Anonymous,
When a friend or family member has overtly threatened or inferred thoughts of suicide or homicide or expressed a lack of hope or intention for the future, do not leave them unattended and take them immediately to the hospital.… Read More »
Atlanta Specialized Care Continues to Treat Mental Health While Addressing Underserved Adult Autism Population
ATLANTA, GA, SEPTEMBER 24, 2019 – Atlanta Specialized Care, a professional counseling practice, is proud to treat mental health for adults, adolescents, and children as well as the under-served adult autism population. With offices in Alpharetta and Sandy Springs, Atlanta Specialized Care offers a variety of counseling interventions to address many challenges, such as mood, family, trauma, and addiction for the general population, but is unique in their additional area of expertise working with adults on the autism spectrum.… Read More »
Tatiana Matthews is not “Dear Abby” but rather a Dunwoody resident, mom of 2, and more importantly, a Licensed Professional Counselor.
Anyone with a question can submit directly to Tatiana via email to tatiana@theahaconnection.com. People who submit will remain anonymous and even Audra won’t see the author of the questions….only Tatiana. View all of Tatiana’s previous Q/A here: http://ow.ly/a1U550vN0nw… Read More »
We all have quirky habits but what are the signs that these habits are turning into OCD? My high school aged daughter sets an alarm on her phone when she takes a study break to remind her that break time is over. Recently I discovered that she showers only on the hour and half hour and when suggested that she can do it at any time she looked panicked.… Read More »
I have been looking for a therapist for my son and myself and I am feeling very frustrated. Our pediatrician gave us a list of providers that I spent a day calling on for him. Most of the messages I left were not returned and those that called me back were full. I experienced a similar outcome using the provider list published by my insurance company.… Read More »
My 16-year-old son’s best friend died a few months ago. He doesn’t talk much about it with me, and more worrisome, he doesn’t really discuss it with his friends. He said they’re all trying to appear like they’re fine, but they aren’t. It was his friend’s birthday yesterday and there was a celebration at the cemetery.… Read More »
by Tatiana Matthews, LPC for The Aha! Connection
In the last two years, my practices in Alpharetta and Dunwoody have been inundated by suicidal patients. It is unlike anything I’ve seen during my nearly 25 years in the mental health field. The Centers for Disease Control reports that between 2007 – 2017 the overall rate of suicide rose 26%.… Read More »
Tatiana Matthews, LPC
tatiana@theahaconnection.com
Hi Tatiana,
I have an issue with my 11 year old. I don’t know how to reprimand to fit the crime. My daughter learned how to craft and sell items to friends with YouTube. I took her last week to buy fabric and we bought very little. When asked if she needed more she replied “no.”… Read More »
Tatiana Matthews, LPC
tatiana@theahaconnection.com
Dear Tatiana,
My husband is 83, in great shape, healthy and plays tennis. He is losing memories. Things that just happened he does not remember. He asks me the same question over and over. I have taken him to a neurologist. He gave him pills to take twice a day. He won’t take them as he never took any pills in his life, not even vitamins. … Read More »
Good morning!
My husband retired last year from a long and successful career. As part of his job he spent hours in front of the computer at the office and then at home as well. I never really thought anything about it as he had a demanding position. However, now he spends 12-16 hours a day in his home office looking at the computer, and is fully retired.… Read More »
Tatiana Matthews, LPC
tatiana@theahaconnection.com
Tatiana –
Recently, I was in a close friend group of well-educated, Christian and moderately conservative friends. The subject came up that marriages and family relationships are being highly challenged, due to the current political era of divisiveness and negativity. Specifically, personal relationships, that were once more in sync, are now adamantly retreating to opposite corners with staunch differing opinions and changes of heart, and it’s causing stress and heartache.… Read More »
Tatiana Matthews, LPC
tatiana@theahaconnection.com
Dear Tatiana,
My daughter attends Dunwoody Elementary and was so scared yesterday with the level three alert and having to hide from a potential intruder. Lots of her friends treated it like a game and it didn’t affect them at all. Although I’ve reassured her that the teachers are going to keep her safe, she refused to go to school today.… Read More »
