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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...

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Adult Counseling

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

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Mental Health

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

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Adult Counseling

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

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Childrens Counseling

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

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Adult Counseling

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...

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Mental Health

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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Mental Health

[Pandemic] Burnout is Real

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

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Childrens Counseling

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...

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Adult Counseling

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...

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Mental Health

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...

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Adult Counseling

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

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Adult Counseling

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

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Adult Counseling

“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

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Adult Counseling

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...

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Mental Health

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...

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Christian Counseling

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,...

How to Make the Most of Your Holiday Season Despite COVID-19

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Christian Counseling

How to Make the Most of Your Holiday Season Despite COVID-19

Just Call It is important not underestimate the power of a well-meaning phone call. Sit down this season and generate a list of missed...

Boundaries, Part 2: Examples of Healthy Boundaries

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Adult Counseling

Boundaries, Part 2: Examples of Healthy Boundaries

There are endless amounts of boundaries, and often boundaries can be specific to each relationship and situation. There are, however,...

Boundaries: Why In The World Are They Important?

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Adult Counseling

Boundaries: Why In The World Are They Important?

You take on the blame for something that is not your fault. You feel frustration or resentment about how others treat you. You experience...

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