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All About Dissociation

Dr. Steffanie Stecker
Adult Counseling, Child Counseling, Self improvement, Teen Counseling, Tips
Dissociation refers to a psychological experience characterized by a detachment or disruption in a person’s thoughts, memories, feelings, identity, or sense of reality. Dissociation experiences can occur on a continuum, ranging from mild to severe. Oftentimes, dissociation is a protective mechanism, defense mechanism, or coping strategy the human brain employs to protect itself against stressful…
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The Practice of Vulnerability

Dr. Steffanie Stecker
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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What is Mindful Eating?

Dr. Steffanie Stecker
Self improvement, Tips, TMYK
Mindfulness seems to be a buzz word in the society.  Mindfulness is acutely a type of meditation in which you focus on being aware of what you are feeling in the moment, without holding on to judgment. So how does “mindful eating” come into play with the idea of mindfulness? Mindful eating is maintaining an in-the-moment awareness…
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6 Tips for Living in The Moment

Dr. Steffanie Stecker
Self improvement, Tips, TMYK
The idea of “living in the moment” has inspired a lot of motivational posters, captions on the internet, and has become a life motto. But it’s actually a really important concept. You’ve probably heard several variations: Live like there’s no tomorrow. Live as if you’ll die today. Living in the moment takes practice.. With these…
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The Power of Affirmations

Dr. Steffanie Stecker
Self improvement, Tips, TMYK
Affirmations are powerful sayings that are repeated to allow you to control your thoughts about yourself, work, life, relationships, and goals. When you repeat these sayings daily, you begin to shape your life into what you want it to be. But you may be wondering, do affirmations work? The answer is yes, they do, and…
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What is Narcissistic Personality Disorder

Dr. Steffanie Stecker
Adult Counseling, Self improvement, Testing & Assessment, TMYK
A narcissistic personality disorder is one of several types of personality disorders. Narcissistic individuals have a deep and inflated sense of self-importance, need for attention, have many troubled relationships, and no empathy for others. Most of those who are narcissistic have low self-esteem underneath their desire for self-importance.  Having a narcissistic personality can make it…
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Becoming your best self

Dr. Steffanie Stecker
Self improvement, Tips
Becoming your best self means seeking growth in all areas of your life. This means cutting the distractions and dialing in on your goals. The road to becoming the best you that you can be is a long one, and if you are working on discovering the best of yourself, the biggest part of it…
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