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Depression
What is EMDR Therapy?
You may have heard of something called EMDR therapy. Some people talk about it as “magic” because it works so effectively and so quickly. Do not worry, EMDR is not any type of sorcery! It is quite the opposite. EMDR…
Read MoreHow to Support a Loved One Who is Struggling With Mental Health
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…
Read MoreWhat is Seasonal Affective Disorder
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…
Read MoreSelf-Care in Between Therapy
Self-care between your therapy sessions is one way to apply what your therapist has advised you to do. You can use self-care to help rid yourself of the stress and anxieties on your journey towards your mental health and life…
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Diet and Mental Health
Diet and Mental Health It’s hard to make the correlation between diet and mental health. How does what we eat impact our mental health? You might think…our friend’s foods and dessert always look so good and it’s so easy to…
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Honoring the Funk December
Funk. Sometimes it’s a weird smell -other times, it’s a state of being that completely consumes you. As a member of the human race – willing or unwilling – there are seasons of life where we may not feel like…
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3 Tips for Beating Holiday Stress
The holidays can be a difficult time of year. This time of year can be hectic and filled with feelings of anxiety and stress, depression, or fear of missing out. Below are three tips for managing the stress that can…
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Is Exercise Really THAT Important?!?!?!
We’ve all heard the saying “You are only one workout away from a good mood,” so what’s the big deal anyway? Well, new research suggests that exercise can impact the brain in many more ways than just releasing the feel-good…
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Can Technology Use Impact Mental Health?
People often ask me my opinion about how much technology children and teens should have access to, so I decided to write a post about it. According to an article I just read (see link below), the risk for an…
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The Catch to Happiness
We live in a society where happiness seems to be the goal for everyone. One may occasionally think: How can I be happier? Let us start by considering what happiness means. While the details of the state most likely look…
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My Favorite Quotes
I thought it would be nice to share some inspirational quotes since the last blog post was a heavier topic then normal ( I highly recommend you read the our blog on suicide, if you have not). Usually, we try…
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How to Fight Suicide Risk
Stress is typically higher during the holiday season. For this reason, mood and the ability to function can be greatly impacted. Children are finishing with their school semester receiving midterm grades. Winter break provides extended time at home where meaningful daily…
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How to Challenge Negative Thinking to Improve Mood
Our thoughts affect mood, job/ school performance, relationships, and every other aspect of life. Negative thinking is inevitable and something everyone is guilty of doing occasionally. At times it seems like constant work to challenge unhelpful thinking patterns, especially when…
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