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By Terri Griffith, LPC, Behavioral Health Consultant at Fordland Clinic Whether we realize it or not we are constantly talking to ourselves, telling ourselves we have done good or bad throughout our day. One of the most important things you can do is to begin to identify your self-talk, what is your inner voice saying to you? If you are … Read More

It’s a new year, full of opportunity, promise, and hope. While no one knows what 2021 will bring, there is one truth we can’t escape: we’re all older than we were last year. No matter your age, you should feel your best! Let’s make the most with small changes that can make a big difference in your overall health, so … Read More

The holidays can be some of the most challenging time for many of us.  You may be grieving the loss of a loved one and may even be wondering how you will make it through the holidays this year.  Maybe it isn’t the loss of a person that you are grieving, but the loss of just not being able to … Read More

A diabetes diagnosis can be a scary thing, but there is a lot you can do to keep your diabetes in check and live a happy, healthy, and full life. Making healthy choices and taking steps to manage your diabetes can ensure you don’t just live but thrive with diabetes. But it’s important to take steps now, such as finding … Read More

  By Terri Griffith, LPC, Behavioral Health Consultant at Fordland Clinic  Have you ever been in a room full of people and felt lonely? Many of us think that just because we are with people, we have met that need for connection. This is not true. There is a difference between really connecting and being in the company of other … Read More

Fordland Clinic is excited to announce that Dr. Drew Shoemaker will be joining the Fordland Clinic team. Dr. Shoemaker completed a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1995. He did his Internship and residency at Lester E. Cox Medical Center, Springfield, MO. Dr. Shoemaker uses a patient-centered approach to healthcare – treating each patient as … Read More

        By Terri Griffith, LPC, Behavioral Health Consultant at Fordland Clinic  Have you noticed higher than normal stress levels these days?  Maybe you have felt more irritable.  Irritability may be easy to recognize in others, but what about in ourselves?  Does it seem as if the smallest things annoy you?  Maybe you are becoming angry or feeling … Read More