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We are very excited that Sandy has been asked to present at this conference. She is an excellent speaker and will give a world wide audience some great information about the mind/body connection. https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=24166147889638976&set=a.512716968742067

One of the services that we offer is retirement counseling. Yes it is a real thing and its because retirement is a huge transition. Here's an article that I was used for as a source about how to celebrate retirement once you get there.

10 Ways to Celebrate your Retirement Have some fun and make a new plan for life to mark this stage.

https://youtu.be/EOpEgcTd6dQ.

Counseling With A Mental Health Therapist | Dr. Jeff Barnes In this video I have the great experience of interviewing one of the best Christian Counselors you could spend time with. Monte Drenner, and his wife Sandy ...

Here’s a great Youtube video with my friend and college Dr. Jeff Barnes for those considering counseling and new to the process. He has a well done Youtube channel called Finding Freedom. I highly recommend it as a resource for anyone looking for spiritual help and guidance.

Counseling With A Mental Health Therapist | Dr. Jeff Barnes In this video I have the great experience of interviewing one of the best Christian Counselors you could spend time with. Monte Drenner, and his wife Sandy ...

Remember when we were in college and had lots of talks about what we would do after graduation? Well now we are having them about retirement. I was used as a source for this great article about getting a coach to prepare you for this major life transition. Spoiler alert: It's not as easy as you think.

Should You Get a Life Coach for Retirement? What this type of pro can do for you and how to find one

Everyone has heard of the Corona virus but few know about Corona Crazy Disorder (CCD). Especially since we just made it up. We at MTC Counseling are here to help. Feel free to pass this on. I believe there are way more sufferers from this disorder than the virus itself. Here are the symptoms:

CORONA CRAZY DISORDER (CCD)
-Stopped wearing pants, even in public
-Washes hands before and after washing hands
-Chapped and bloody hands
-Matching gloves and mask worn even when sleeping, bathing or eating
-Practices social distancing even with members of the household
-Hoarding items totally unrelated to Corona symptoms
-Frequent and severe episodes of cabin fever
-Frequent feelings of being in an episode of the Twilight Zone or that it’s Groundhog Day
-In constant possession of hand sanitizer, even while sleeping
-Knows more about the Corona virus than they do their significant other and family members
-Obsessed about maintaining social distancing and experiences severe anxiety when it is broken, even with pets.
-Begins excessive involuntary twitching when exposed to someone who may have the virus (which is everyone) and when exposed to Corona, Corona Light or Corona Extra
-Continues to shelter in place, even when shelter is consumed by fire
-Binge watching anything and obsessively watching the news

Since this disorder is so new there is little research for the best interventions. Clients are reporting that Xanax and large quantities of alcohol appear to be the best intervention thus far. We at MTC Counseling are committed to finding lasting interventions that work for CCD. We are in touch with The American Counseling Assc. who recommend talk therapy once the client sobers up.

The WOCC Team presents a virtual Spotlight Speaker Presentation featuring Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Monte Drenner, from MTC Counseling.

"Peaceful or Panicked in the Pandemic" - Attending this WebEx will help attendees to not only manage the difficult emotions of going through the pandemic but reduce them as well. You will learn mind change skills to turn panic to peace.

Join us tomorrow April 8th at 11am!

Register Here! https://bit.ly/SpotlightSpeaker
Thank you to our sponsors!
Series Sponsor: Seacoast Bank
Session Sponsor: Strombeck

I'm presenting next Wed @11 at the W. Orange Chamber of Commerce on "Peace or Panic in the Pandemic." Hope you can join the discussion. Follow the link below

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Here's a brief article I wrote for the West Orange Chamber of Commerce. Pandemics can create panic but what we want is peace. Here's how to stay calm in the Corona storm.
March 15th of this year was D day for Orlando. That’s the day Disney closed. That never happens. I have NEVER seen anything like what we are experiencing in my 62 years on the planet and I’m sure many of you feel the same. The uncertainty of the future is creating a great deal of anxiety for many and the fear of what is happening all around us can be crippling. Thankfully there are several resources available to us as business owners financially through various agencies but I want to help you with the emotional aspects of this current crisis. Here are some things to practice for your emotional health. Practicing these tips will help you to stay CALM in the storm.

Control The Controllables. Many people make their problems worse by how they handle the original problem. They can become very angry and frustrated trying to control things they cannot control like the latest shortages and restrictions. Your situation is bad enough without creating more negative emotions for yourself. Learn to control these emotions by self calming exercises like breathing, meditation, mindfulness among others. If you would like some breathing exercises, you can email my wife at sandydrenner.com or do a search. Then ask yourself, “what can I do today to improve or help my situation? For some of us, it is to stay home! So, is it time to read or organize or some other project to help you feel like you are making some progress? This is the practical on controlling the controllables.
Acceptance. Acceptance means to embrace things as they are, not as they should be. Acceptance brings serenity whereas lack of acceptance creates anxiety. If you do not accept the current economic climate you will be easily overwhelmed by a myriad of negative emotions. Acceptance does not mean that you like the situation but helps the individual come to peace during the crisis. Resist the temptation of questioning why? Acceptance focuses on now instead of the past or the future.
Live. Make the most of this situation. Your business may be shut down but life does not need to shut down If you are waiting to be happy until the crisis is over you will miss many great opportunities. This crisis is an excellent opportunity to make a plan for the future, spend more time with friends and family, participate in hobbies and finish projects. Making the most of the time will help bring some much needed happiness into your life. Don’t wait until the crisis is over to enjoy life.
Manage emotions. The worst economic time we have ever experienced can create some very difficult emotions that improperly addressed can cause great harm. Taking them out on those around you will only damage relationships. Medicating them with drugs or alcohol will only exacerbate them in the long run. The best way to manage your emotions is to talk them out with someone. Journaling is also a good way to get them out. Remember, whatever emotions you bury you bury alive. Like Zombies they will rise at the worst possible time. Internalizing emotions is not good for your mental, emotional or physical health. Talking about emotions does not change the situation but it can change your emotional state.

We are fortunate as a community to have a great deal of resources financially and also emotionally. For those who need more than just emotional first aide there are many therapists in the local area that can help. You can find one by using the website www.psychologytoday. This website will provide profiles of local therapists as well as what issues they address, their fees and what insurances they take.

We at MTC Counseling are committed to doing whatever we can to help the community get through this difficult time. If you would like more information about our services, please check out our website, www.mtccounseling.com and my wife’s website, sandydrenner.com. Our tagline is changing obstacles into opportunities. We believe we can progress even in unusual and difficult times. We are glad to be a resource for anyone who may be in need of emotional support.

Monte Drenner, LMHC, MCAP

MTC Counseling - Counseling, Coaching & Consulting in Orlando

I was used as a source for this very insightful and practical article on resolutions that therapists are making for 2020. Hope this helps you to have a great 2020!

Less division, more happiness: Mental health experts share their 2020 resolutions 17 therapists share their New Year’s resolutions — and how they’ll make them stick.

This is YOUR new day. What will you build? That will depend upon how little you live in regret about yesterday and how much you will worry about tomorrow. We call this the present for a reason. Its a gift so build your future wisely one day at a time.

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