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Doomscrolling and News Anxiety: Understanding Their Impact on Your Mental Health
Absorbing the constant stream of startling headlines, news sources, political tensions, and global issues can feel overwhelming some days –– but we often can’t look away. If this ... Read More
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How Reality TV Like Love Island Impacts Body Image and Mental Health
Let’s be honest: Reality television has become America’s not-so-secret obsession. Whether it’s your guilty pleasure after a long day, the background noise while you’re ... Read More
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Technology in Therapy: Utilizing Tools to Strengthen Practice and Care Delivery
Almost every industry is impacted by technological innovations – including the therapy space. As therapists and counselors, adapting to these evolving tools means you have more ways to ... Read More
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How to Manage Stress with a Compassionate Approach
Learning how to manage stress effectively becomes essential as we navigate life’s constant changes. This gentle stress management approach through self-compassion offers a sustainable ... Read More
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Navigating the Stages of Therapy: What to Expect During Your First Sessions
Starting therapy might feel like opening a door you’ve been staring at for a long time — equal parts relief, curiosity, and uncertainty. What will it be like? Will your therapist understand ... Read More
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How to Find the Right Therapist: A Step-by-Step Guide
Starting therapy can be one of the most empowering decisions you make, but the path to better mental health begins with a potentially tough question: “How do I even find the right therapist?” The ... Read More
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Simple Steps to Start Journaling for Mental Health Today
Over the years, I’ve noticed how journaling can really help support therapy. Writing things down lets people explore their thoughts more fully, discover hidden patterns, and learn ... Read More
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The Link Between People-Pleasing Tendencies and Mental Health Disorders
People-pleasing tendencies often arise from a complex interplay of childhood experiences, cultural influences, and family dynamics. While being considerate and accommodating is generally ... Read More
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Breaking up with the New Year
As the clock strikes midnight on December 31st, many of us embrace the familiar mantra of “New Year, New Me.” It offers optimism, a fresh start, and the promise of transformation. It’s ... Read More
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How to make today better no matter what happens
“You cannot keep birds from flying over your head, but you can keep them from building a nest in your hair.”~ Martin Luther Unpleasant, challenging, and, frankly, bad things happen ... Read More
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Five Steps to Create Self-Care Habits that Stick
“As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.” — Maya Angelou Self-care is one of those therapy concepts ... Read More
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Why Should I Go to Therapy? 9 Signs It’s Time to See a Therapist
It May be Time to Seek a Therapist We all reach moments in life when things feel like too much — when struggles pile up, and even small tasks feel overwhelming. Maybe you’ve noticed ... Read More