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Knowing Your Partner
How well do you know your partner? Oftentimes we say we know them but find it difficult to buy them gifts or know what to do to help...

Creating a Healthy Relationship with Your Body
What kind of relationship do you have with your body? How do you speak to yourself? How do you nourish and rest? Set intentions with...

Does my teen have anxiety? : What to look for and how to help
Many teens are struggling with high levels of anxiety without anyone knowing. You might wonder how this is possible. Teens are experts in...

Why Do We Feel Bad About Feeling Bad? : Let’s Talk About Mental Health Stigma
The Cruel Truth About Mental Health Stigma I remember the first time I encountered it. I was young, maybe 8 or 9, and it happened shortly...

14 Days of Dread
We have officially entered what some might call the most dreadful time of year. Valentine’s Day, also commonly known as Single Awareness...

Why You Should Take the Word “Lazy” Out of Your Vocabulary
What does “lazy” mean to you? I had a professor challenge me on saying the word “lazy” when I talked about my form of self-care. She...

Love Hurts: 4 Reasons Why You May Be Holding onto a Toxic Relationship
When it comes to toxic relationships, holding on instead of letting go is, more often than not, the norm. The strength that it takes to...

Is my kid getting worse? : Stages in Play Therapy
I totally empathize. You noticed a while ago that your kid has been really struggling with some things, so you decided to start therapy...

You are not alone: Signs that you are battling loneliness and how to win that battle
Human connection is an energy exchange between people who are paying attention to one another. Connecting with others is more important...

New Year’s Resolu-Who?
Let’s be real. How many of us actually accomplish our New Year’s Resolutions? (I typically forget what they are by April). Typically this...

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[Pandemic] Burnout is Real
Defining Burnout The simple description of burnout is when you have reached your personal limits emotionally, mentally, and physically....


Parenting a Chronically Ill Child
Honest Communication In order for a child to understand what is happening, it’s important to be upfront and honest about their condition...


Things Therapists Want You to Know
Therapy is not advice giving or telling you what to do. Your therapist is not meant to “tell you what to do” but rather serve as a guide...

When to Consider Marriage Counseling
It’s never too early or too late to pursue marriage counseling Yes, sometimes people are going to be in counseling for more obvious...


Lessons Learned in 2020
Take Time to Be Grateful It’s easy to take the most basic things for granted if you’ve never had to do without them. If you’ve always had...


I Resolve to be Resolute in my Resolutions…or Not
Been there? You ever wonder why it is so hard to keep New Years’ Resolutions? Have you ever been tried to hold your breath for 2 minutes...


“I Just Want to be Heard!” How to Communicate our Emotions Assertively and Effectively
Have you ever found yourself saying these words (or even hearing these words) in an attempt to just have your feelings understood or...


Aging and Loneliness During the Holidays
The holidays are a time for gathering with friends and family to celebrate a special time of year. It’s a time to escape our hectic lives...


Recommending Counseling to a Loved One
Imagine this scenario playing out with someone you care about deeply. It is the holiday season. You and your loved ones safely gather for...


Embracing the Holidays, COVID Style
Halloween is behind us, which means we are rapidly approaching the holiday season. The season comes with so much: family gatherings,...
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