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Austen talks with his parents about his frustrations and concerns with relationships & shares his decision to start counseling to work on it.
Austen Kroll from Bravo’s Southern Charm meets with Kristen Groos, MA, LPC, NBCC to discuss relationship patterns and vulnerability.
As seen on Bravo…
Our owner, Kristen Groos, MA, LPC, NBCC, was honored to be featured in an episode of Bravo’s Southern Charm. In this clip from Season 9 - Episode 6, we see Kristen offer support and guidance to cast member Austen Kroll
In this clip, Austen and Kristen discuss his relationship patterns and challenges regarding vulnerable. These kinds of conversations are a very normal part of everyone’s therapeutic experience, and this edited down version of a 45 minute session highlights how our counselors help clients pull it all together to better understand the root cause of the struggle they feel.
When we get stuck in relationship patterns, it can have an affect on our mood and create symptoms like difficulty with sleeping and eating. Some find themselves more stressed out, worried, and anxious. While other feel more sad, exhausted, fatigued, and depressed..
If you are struggling, we are here to help. Learn more about how we help those dealing with Anxiety and Depression, and Relationship Patterns & Couple’s Therapy.
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Local Counselor Provides Tips To Combat Loneliness, Isolation
BY MARIE ROCHA-TYGH, The Daniel Island News
Wed, May 24th, 2023, 10:03 AM
Groos said that loneliness is a very painful emotion and it’s important to reach out and bond with others. “Connections Counseling Center is in part called Connections because we know that relationships and connection to one another is what actually matters most.”
Look Who’s Here: Businesses At 295 Seven Farms Drive
BY ZACH GIROUX, The Daniel Island News
Wed, January 25th, 2023, 9:17 AM
“We believe that therapy is for everyone, and that there is hope for more fulfillment, less worry, and more connection in life. Our counselors are the best of the best, and they are educated and experienced in how to help people really find healing at the root cause of their emotional pain,” owner Kristen Groos said.
Marina Garofano, specialist in child therapy, provides insight and guidance on bullying when interviewed by News Channel 4.
Hundreds of cases of bullying and harassments in tri-county schools
By Floriana Boardman, ABC News 4, Charleston, SC
Wed, October 19th 2022, 4:49 PM EDT
Therapist Marina Garofano from Connections Counseling Work says bullying can affect self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and willingness to trust others.
Therapist Marina Garofano from Connections Counseling Work says bullying can affect self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and willingness to trust others.
"It can also go as far as eating disorders, it can impact suicidal ideation, really how people are viewing themselves, so it can be pretty significant," says Garofano.
For parents, Garofano says, it is important to be proactive.
"Check social media, set some limits around social media, and be transparent," says Garofano.
And it is critical to respond with validation and support.
"There is a lot of shame with bullying that can happen, sometimes children might hold a lot inwards," says Garofano.
Maria Luisi on Eating Disorders around the Holidays:
By Zharia Jeffries [email protected]
Thu, December 22nd 2022, 12:00 AM EDT
“COVID was a huge setback for a lot of people,” said Maria Luisi, therapist for Connections Counseling Center on Daniel Island.
Luisi’s main focus is treating people with eating disorders and said they act as coping mechanisms for underlying anxiety, depression or other mental illnesses someone may be going through.
“The eating disorder is a person’s attempt at getting better, trying to have more control over their life and their food,” Luisi told The Post and Courier.
Instead of dieting as a New Year's resolution, try this advice
By Gavin McIntyre [email protected]
Thu, December 22nd 2022, 12:00 AM EDT
Experts from The Medical University of South Carolina and a therapist from Connections Counseling Center on Daniel Island suggest setting healthy and realistic goals for the New Year as opposed to starting strict diets and eliminating whole food groups. File/Gavin McIntyre/Staff
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