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Breaking Free: Unveiling the Hidden Toll of Homophobia, Transphobia, and Binary Gender Constraints
As we celebrate Pride month, I am alarmed, angry, and saddened by the surge of anti-LGBTQ legislation that has emerged across the United States. This is a crucial moment for expressing ... 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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The Mentally Ill Therapist: How I Use My Pain for Healing
I have anxiety, chronic depression, and excoriation disorder – I’m also a master’s level psychotherapist with my own private practice. My life story and diagnosed mental disorders ... Read More
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Coping Skills: How to Develop Them for Your Daily Life
When life throws you difficult or distressing situations, it can be hard to know how to navigate them. Let’s look at coping skills for your daily life. One of our most powerful coping ... Read More
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Gaslighting Emotional Abuse
Gaslighting emotional abuse in which an abuser manipulates the victim into believing their thoughts, feelings, and perceptions are invalid. This manipulation leads to a deep mistrust, lowered ... Read More
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Gratitude – A Quality of Being Thankful!
Today we talk about something so simple but so powerful…gratitude. The word gratitude is thrown around a lot, especially around Thanksgiving and the holidays. But, this is a practice ... Read More
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How to Stop Anxiety from Destroying Relationships
How to Stop Anxiety from Destroying Relationships There is an abundance of information about how anxiety impacts our health—mentally, emotionally, and physically. Anxiety can cause ... Read More
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Seek a Therapist BEFORE You Experience a Meltdown
Seek a Therapist BEFORE You Experience a Meltdown Just the way you don’t have to be ready for the ER to schedule a check up, you also don’t have to be in the midst of a meltdown or ... Read More
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Real Love and Social Media
Real Love and Social Media Are you spending more time on your mobile device than the time you spend actually interacting with your partner or your spouse? Has your relationship taken a ... Read More
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Why Should I Go to Therapy? 8 Signs It’s Time to See a Therapist
Is it Time to See a Therapist? Probably! It’s time to see a therapist. Psychotherapy, talk or talking therapy, counseling, or simply therapy — no matter the name it’s known by, ... Read More
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Take a Work From Home Mental Health Pause
Take a Work From Home Mental Health Pause Whether you’ve been working from home throughout the pandemic or returned to the office only to be sent home once again, now is the perfect ... Read More