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Healing Intergenerational Wounds in Therapy
Not to be dramatic, but some of us are the “chosen ones” in our family. We are the ones who have been chosen to take the challenging (and perhaps less traveled) path towards healthy ... Read More
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Post-Holiday Blues: When to Seek Help
Everyone loves the holiday season, and it’s the time of the year when we get to spend time with friends, and family, and indulge in a variety of different festive activities. But once ... Read More
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Home for the Holidays: Dealing with Difficult Family
For many, the holiday season is a festive time of year filled with joy, cheer, and good company. However, not everyone can look forward to the holidays with the same level of enthusiasm. ... Read More
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Empty Nest/Full Life: Three steps to help ease our “second adolescence”
My kids are 25 and 22 years old. Youngest is still in college, finishing his last year, but it feels as if he’s really left the nest. I never understood the loss associated with an empty ... Read More
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Unwrapping Holiday Anxiety: A Therapist’s Perspective on Navigating Festive Stress
The holiday season, often synonymous with joy and celebration, can paradoxically bring about heightened anxiety. Let’s delve into some common holiday stressors and provide insights into ... Read More
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How to Know It’s Time to Change Therapists
For a lot of people, therapy can be a fantastic way to manage stress, process emotions, or work through specific challenges. But finding the right therapist is essential to getting the ... Read More
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6 Tips to Help Ease Seasonal Depression
Do the changing seasons sometimes leave you feeling down or overwhelmed? Many people struggle with emotional fluctuations as the calendar flips from summer to fall and winter. Seasonal ... Read More
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The Transformative Power of Therapy: A Comprehensive Guide to Addressing Anxiety
Living with stress and anxiety is a common struggle for millions of individuals on a daily basis. Whether it stems from phobias, depression, or post-traumatic stress, the impact on our ... Read More
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Is More Better? The Pros and Cons of Seeing More Than One Therapist Simultaneously
I recently saw an ad on social media by one of the big online therapy directories. In it, two women are discussing therapy. One says that she is trying it, but she isn’t sure she likes ... Read More
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Self-Forgiveness – Why Is It So Hard?
Most of us have been hurt by others several times. And, of course, this comes with a lot of pain, anger, and sadness. And then, being full of negative and painful feelings, we feel the ... Read More
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5 Things To Know Before Calling Someone a Narcissist
From: Michelle Ilyayev, LMHC Whether you’re frustrated by a coworker, friend, or family member, narcissism is often thrown around as an explanation. But it can do more harm than ... Read More
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Normalizing to Sensationalizing: The Evolution of Mental Health
Mental health is an integral aspect of our overall well-being. As humans, we all go through various emotional, psychological, and social challenges that can sometimes be overwhelming. Seeking ... Read More