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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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Overcoming Panic Attacks

Dr. Steffanie Stecker
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

Dr. Steffanie Stecker
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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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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Choosing the Right Therapist

Dr. Steffanie Stecker
Adult Counseling, Anxiety, Child Counseling, Neurofeedback, Teen Counseling, Testing & Assessment, Tips, Uncategorized
Choosing the right therapist is an important decision. What should you look for in a therapist? How do you decide who is right? Are you comfortable? These are all fundamental questions you should ask yourself and research before committing to sitting down with someone regularly.  Getting Started If you’re searching online for a therapist, going…
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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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