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Overcoming Panic Attacks

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Anxiety, Tips, TMYK
Panic attacks can be a very upsetting experience. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States, affecting 40 million adults. If you struggle from anxiety, you are not alone! A panic attack is a sudden and intense episode of fear or discomfort that…
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How to Support a Loved One Who is Struggling With Mental Health

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Adult Counseling, Anxiety, Child Counseling, Depression, Neurofeedback, Tips, Tips for Parents, TMYK
It is hard to see someone you love having a tough time. Mental health is very important and when someone you know is having a difficult time, it can be impactful in many ways. Sometimes, a person experiencing a mental health problem will speak to friends and family before they speak to a health professional,…
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What is Seasonal Affective Disorder

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Anxiety, Depression, Neurofeedback
Have you noticed an increase in energy with spring around the corner? The days are getting longer and the temperatures are starting to get warmer. It is not uncommon to start to feel more energized, hopeful and happy. Prior to spring, the winter season may feel long and dreadful for some people. The short, dark…
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The Practice of Vulnerability

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Self improvement, Tips, TMYK
Photo by Liza Summer Author and researcher, Brené Brown, may be one of the most knowledgeable people in the world about the practice of vulnerability. According to her vulnerability is defined as “uncertainty, risk, and emotional exposure.” Most people feel unstable and uneasy when stepping outside of their comfort zone. It is normal to feel…
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The Lingering Mental Health Impact of COVID-19

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2020 was a difficult year for many people. On March 11, 2020, The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak a global pandemic. The world was shut down. People were scared, isolated, and mental health struggles became more prevalent. The pandemic caused an up rise in mental health issues as job losses soared, people juggled…
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Intention Setting

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The New Year has arrived! For many, this is a time of resolutions, new beginnings, and intention-setting. Having a resolution and sticking with it is difficult for many people. If you have ever had a New Year resolution and not followed through with it over time, you are not alone. In fact, recent data suggests…
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Navigating Eating Disorders Around the Holidays

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By: Maria Neiers, M.A., LPCC The holiday season can be a time of family, friends, food, and emotions. However, this time of the year can also be especially hard for folks with eating disorders, regardless of where they are in their journey to recovery. The voice of your eating disorder might creep up on you…
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Tips for Managing the Holidays Blues

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The holidays are viewed in society as a time of joy, cheer, and happiness. There is a jovial buzz in the air, which might leave people feeling like they “should” be happy and excited about the season. The reality, and often times unspoken part, about the holidays is many people can experience feelings of anxiety…
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All About Trauma Bonding

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Have you ever been in or see a loved one stay in a relationship that is toxic or unhealthy?Sometimes, it is hard to leave a relationship, even if it appears damaging. Often times, it is morelikely that someone outside of a relationship is better able to recognize the signs of an abusiverelationship. At times, abuse…
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The Practice of Gratitude

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Practicing Gratitude is closely related to being thankful. Gratitude seems to be a buzz word in society. Many people are becoming more aware of the practice and the benefits of gratitude. To start, what is exactly is gratitude? Gratitude is a conscious, positive emotion one can express when feeling thankful for something. To take that…
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Stages of Change

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Thinking of making a change in your life? Great! Awareness is a great first step in making a change in life. In the field of psychology, there is a model called Transtheoretical Model (stages of change) that is often used by many mental health professionals.  The model was introduced in the late 1970s by researchers…
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