The Power of Gratitude for Mental Health:

As the end of the year approaches, it is a great time to reflect on the power of gratitude and its incredible impact on mental health.

The simple act of giving thanks can transform your mindset, improve mood, and reduce stress.

Research shows that when we consciously focus on what we’re grateful for, it helps shift our perspective from what's missing to what's abundant in our lives.

This shift can alleviate feelings of anxiety and negativity, fostering a sense of peace and contentment.

Gratitude doesn't just strengthen our emotional health—it also deepens relationships. Taking a moment to thank loved ones not only makes them feel appreciated, but also creates a stronger sense of connection and trust.

This holiday season, let gratitude be more than just a tradition—let it become a tool for boosting mental resilience and well-being.

Taking time to reflect on what you're thankful for can improve your mood, reduce stress, and help you embrace life with a more positive, thankful heart.

So, take a moment to appreciate the blessings in your life; carry that mindset into the year ahead.

... And Welcome 2025!

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South Florida Arts & Counseling is dedicated to counseling individuals and families in Florida.

Our Telehealth program includes the most contemporary approaches to counseling including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Family systemic approaches, Trauma Focused, Motivational Interviewing, Conflict Resolution, Psychodynamics and more.

At SFAC we believe we all have an innate capacity to adjust and overcome life obstacles.

If you like music and the arts, our counseling through arts program will be perfect for you, as it will enable you to develop effective self-regulation mechanisms that will improve your brain neuroplasticity and your emotional intelligence.

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Individual, Family Counseling and Couple's Counseling from the comfort of your favorite place on earth.

With over 50 Qualified Professionals, South Florida Arts & Counseling is contracted with all major insurance companies. Also offering a sliding fee scale for the self pay

Our Mission

"South Florida Arts & Counseling is a nonprofit organization that uses music and the arts to educate, treat, and promote the mental health and well-being of musically and artistically inclined individuals, while vocational tendencies and/or abilities Specific skills are enhanced through music and art instruction".

GRANT Programs

"My Talent, My Future"

Uses musical motivation to create inner change.

It provides an opportunity for behavior modification and mood improvement by enabling specific skills and talents associated to music. It targets self-expression, self-discovery, and creativity.

"Abuelos Of Today"

Targeting Alzheimer, Dementias and Parkinson through the utilization of Music. It provides a music immersive experience to older adults with degenerative diseases by enabling brain neuroplasticity and sensorial activities with salient experiences in Music.

Music has been used as a therapeutic tool for centuries and has been shown to affect many areas of the brain, including regions involved in emotion, cognition, sensation, and movement. This fact, combined with the engaging nature of music and the diversity of musical forms, makes music exceptionally effective in treating a wide range of physical and mental problems.

Music sharpens the brain's ability to "encode," a skill used in hearing, language, and reading, and acts as a protective factor for school performance against risks such as attendance, self-efficacy, and behavior. In addition, it helps improve motivation, self-perception, self-esteem, self-awareness, creativity, social skills, and friendships.