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Is It a Good Idea to Take a Mental Health Day?
posted: Mar. 25, 2023.
We all have constantly fluctuating levels of stress that we manage on a daily basis. Those who have symptoms of depression or anxiety find it especially challenging to manage their Read more
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3 Tips for Strengthening Your Marriage
posted: Mar. 18, 2023.
We all change year after year, and that doesn’t stop in marriage! Partners change, both together and individually, which leads to changes in the relationship dynamic. Change, especially within a Read more
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3 Tips for Living Mindfully
posted: Mar. 11, 2023.
Altering some of your habits to become more mindful of what you do throughout the day can be an exciting and enlightening experience. When you begin to be more mindful Read more
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5 Creative Ideas for Boosting Your Self-Esteem
posted: Mar. 04, 2023.
Low self-esteem is something millions of people experience each year. There are many causes that can contribute to it, both internal and external, but studies show that the leading cause Read more
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Common Misconceptions about Therapy
posted: Feb. 25, 2023.
Misconceptions of TherapyIt is sad, yet almost comical how many misconceptions there are about what therapy is, how it works, and who should go. Many believe they know what therapy Read more
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How Pop Culture Gets Depression All Wrong
posted: Feb. 18, 2023.
Depression has been mislabeled and misrepresented by pop culture for years. There are many high-profile movies and TV shows that have come out recently that try to tackle the issue, Read more
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3 Things Happy People Do Differently
posted: Dec. 28, 2022.
Do a search right now on Amazon books on the topic of “Happiness” and you will be returned page after page of titles, all claiming to have the secret to Read more
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How to Get the Most Out of Couples Therapy
posted: Dec. 28, 2022.
As a therapist, I often have a front row seat to relationship miracles. Well, okay, there are no miracles really. The fact is “fixing” a relationship takes work. It takes Read more
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The Importance of Friendship in Aging
posted: Dec. 28, 2022.
How many times do we hear about senior citizens who move cross-country to be closer to children and grandchildren? Maybe this person will see their family on a daily or Read more
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5 Ways Codependence Can Be Overcome
posted: Dec. 28, 2022.
Do you find you accept responsibility for a loved one’s emotions or actions? Are you constantly trying to please others? Do you neglect your own needs and have difficulty setting Read more
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5 Ways to Learn to Like Yourself Better
posted: Dec. 27, 2022.
Quick question: Do you like yourself? When asked this question, most people respond by saying something like, “Of course I like myself.” While their words say they like themselves, what do Read more
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3 Questions to Ask After an Affair
posted: Dec. 27, 2022.
Discovering that your partner has been unfaithful can feel devastating. On top of the unspeakable pain from the sexual betrayal are the lies they have told – either through words Read more
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Why EMDR is Effective in Treating Trauma
posted: Dec. 27, 2022.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, is a therapeutic protocol used in the treatment of mental and emotional trauma. It has been widely praised in the United States and Read more
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What is PTSD?
posted: Dec. 27, 2022.
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric disorder that typically occurs after individuals have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event such as a serious accident, natural disaster, a terrorist act, war/combat, Read more
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3 Ways to Cultivate More Self-Compassion
posted: Dec. 26, 2022.
Many people are brought up to always be kind to others. But how many of us were taught to be kind to ourselves? Self-compassion, or self-love, can often seem like Read more
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What Are the Long-Term Effects of Child Abuse?
posted: Dec. 24, 2022.
Child abuse is a traumatic experience no child should have to go through. Some people are not as equipped naturally or instinctually to care for a child. There are some Read more